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PART II RECEPTION AND ORIENTATION
Reception and Orientation
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Stage 1: Pre-Arrival
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Case Study 1
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Stage 2: Welcome and Initial Orientation
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Welcome
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Initial Orientation
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Stage 3: Formal Orientation
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Cultural Orientation for the Minister
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Case Study 2
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Language Orientation
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Cultural Orientation for Receiving Communities
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Stage 4: Ongoing Support
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Peer Support Groups
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Parish or Community Support Groups
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Mentoring
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Ongoing Formation
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Psychological Services
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Further Transitions
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Case Study 3
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Glossary
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Further Resources
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Civil Law Considerations—Immigration Law Section
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Useful Publications and USCIS Forms
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Civil Law Considerations—Financial Law Section
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Useful IRS Forms and Publications
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Psychological Considerations Section
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Tests for Language Acquisition and Proficiency
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Child and Youth Protection Section
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Model for a Letter/Statement on the Suitability of a Priest Member of
an Institute/Society for a Stable Assignment
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Model for a Celebret/Testimonial of Suitability for Temporary Ministry of
a Priest Member of an Institute/Society
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Model for a Celebret/Testimonial of Suitability for Temporary Priestly Ministry
for Diocesan/Eparchial Priests
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Reception and Orientation Section
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Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church
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Migration and Refugee Services
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Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations
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Office of National Collections
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