In . Lay Catholics generally understand that because a deacon is not a priest, there are some sacramental/liturgical actions which he cannot perform. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. If married, a deacons wife will also be interviewed, as will any children the couple has still living at home. What equipment is necessary for safe securement for people who use their wheelchair as a vehicle seat? The road to ordination is a long one, and it has three main parts, aspirancy, candidacy and final preparation. Permanent deacons are ordained to the Catholic Church and have no intentions of becoming a priest. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". In the past Cathy has published articles both in scholarly journals and on various popular Catholic websites, including Real Presence Communications and Catholic Exchange. There is no required age or age limit. Pope Benedict XVI 1927-2022 tribute page and access to resources here. The qualifications of a deacon are similar to those of a bishop/elder/pastor. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. //