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.

“Father Ray was not only a wealth of information but for the most part, gave clear explanations by using examples and situations that I could relate to.”
--Sister Annette Lucero, O.P.

“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.

“Having had Fr. Ray in Behavioral Assessment, this workshop totally met my expectations. It gave me language and context of ethics.”
--Mrs. Michelle Horton, representing
Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa; and Heartland Member Area Coordinator

“I have a better idea of all that Vocation Directors’ responsibilities include and how challenging it can be.”
--Sister Celeste Trahan, CCVI, congregational leader
of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Houston

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.