The Western Province acknowledges the great need for the friars to have a working knowledge of Spanish, thus all student brothers are required to know Spanish well enough to celebrate the sacraments.[1]  Course work at local colleges is often the start for many students.  While on pastoral residency, the student may find it beneficial to continue their Spanish studies.  Also, many students spend a summer living abroad in a Spanish speaking country, while enrolled in an intensive language program.  When a student begins to grasp the language well, there are opportunities to minister in Spanish.  Spanish competency must be demonstrated by the beginning of the fourth year of theology.[2]

[1] cf. CIC 249; Acts of the General Chapter of Caleruega, 83; Acta 1999, 105; RFP 35
[2] Acta 1999, 105

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