Virtual Ethical Issues in Candidate Assessment

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Virtual Ethical Issues in Candidate Assessment

October 29-30, 2025 via Zoom

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Registration will open later this year.

This workshop is designed to assist vocation directors, formation directors, congregational leaders, and vocation team members in understanding and articulating the basic ethical values, principles, and standards of vocation ministry. Topics include the ethical principles governing agency, confidentiality, and obligations related to positions of trust; dissemination of information; the timeliness of admissions or dismissal decisions; dual relationships; document disposition; the respect for human dignity, interculturality, and other issues related to ethical rights of candidates and of those in positions of authority.

Please note this two-day workshop begins on October 29 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on October 20 at 3:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) U.S. There is a 60-minute break from noon - 1:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) U.S. Workshop materials will be mailed to participants at least two weeks before the workshop begins.

Please note: This workshop is not recorded to allow the presenter and participants the opportunity to speak authentically in a learning community. Personal recording is prohibited.

Workshop fees

Workshop fees include materials, speaker stipends, and postage.

NRVC member: $ 370 Non-member: $ 560

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Late fees

All workshop registrations received after October 1 incur a $100 late fee.

Cancellations

Cancellations for workshops must be received in writing to dinasp@nrvc.net. After October 1, all fees are non-refundable.

Presenter

Reverend Raymond P. Carey, Ph.D. is a priest of the Archdiocese of Portland, OR. He has taught at both the secondary and university levels and presently teaches at Mount Angel Seminary Graduate School of Theology in Saint Benedict, Oregon. Fr. Carey holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Ottawa, Canada. He has presented workshops in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji. He is a recipient of the NRVC Harvest Award and a Lifetime NRVC member for his work in service of vocation ministry.

Financial assistance available

The Misericordia Scholarship Fund is available to assist NRVC members with their professional development. Scholarship funds can be applied to NRVC workshops; however, they do not cover the cost of transportation, accommodations, meals, or personal expenses. If you need financial assistance to attend an NRVC workshop, please apply here.

Workshop terms and conditions

Please read our NRVC terms and conditions for all events and programs.

“Fr. Ray Carey is an excellent presenter and very knowledgeable in the subject matter. His real-life examples and different situations presented have helped me understand the importance of the subject matter/course.
--Sister Siena Fisk, O.S.B.

“This workshop exceeded my expectations….Father Ray's technique of giving examples and telling stories to deepen the topic is very good.”
--Father Carlos Jacobo, C.S.C.

“This workshop went over and above my expectations. Fr. Ray Carey is great! He is so knowledgeable and an expert in what he imparts. I am so glad that he provides examples for each topic. It is a lot of good information to process and so necessary. Thank you!"
--Sister Marie Elise Kurikombil, FSSE

“This workshop exceeded my expectations because Fr. Ray is an excellent presenter. He presents the information in a very understandable and practical way."
--Sister Jennifer Tecla Hyatt, F.S.P.

Workshops are designed from the NRVC curriculum for those who wish to deepen their understanding of the complex theological, spiritual, psycho-sexual, ethical, and diversity issues often present in contemporary vocation ministry. NRVC recommends that vocation ministers participate in ongoing educational opportunities to attend to their own vocation, faith formation, and to further develop their professional competencies.