The foundation and center of all human formation is Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh. In his fully developed humanity, he was truly free and with complete freedom gave himself totally for the salvation of the world (PPF #74).

"When I was a child, I used to talk, think and reason like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways aside." (cf. 1 Cor. 13:11)

There are detailed rules related to community living, recreational activities, house kitchen, house vehicles, absence from community, overnight absence, discipline among members, attire, computer use and internet, alcohol usasge, community property, and personal property.

Human Formation goals for first and second year seminarians:
  • Adapts his life and priorities to community life
  • Manifests openness to formation
  • Learns to receive feedback and guidance with a healthy attitude
  • Demonstrates social skills, manners and personal care
  • Manifests skills for appropriate interpersonal relationships other community members
  • Manifests personal responsibility
  • Develops an age appropriate self-discipline
  • Maintains good physical health by developing habits of good nutrition and physical exercise
Human formation goals for students at Juan Diego House more than two years:
  • All of the above goals stated for first and second year seminarians
  • Is able to identify personal limitations and strengths and live within them
  • Demonstrates self-insight and is able to articulate it
  • Maturely receives constructive criticism and affirmation
  • Takes responsibility for his own life, as opposed to any sense of entitlement
  • Has learned how to maturely make decisions and take responsibility for them
  • Is able to seek help when needed
  • Is able to identify family of origin concerns
  • Follows through on counseling if recommended
  • Has developed relationship skills congruent to a life of celibacy
  • Has healthy relationships with both men and women
  • Has reached an appropriate level of self-disclosure with formator and vocation directors
  • Evidences an accurate and appropriate understanding of his sexuality