VOCATION DISCERNMENT is a process that takes time to understand the movements of the Holy Spirit in our lives. At this stage in your discernment, we are glad to help your hear more clearly what Jesus is calling you, and to help you find the courage to respond generously.

INITIAL INQUIRY into the Monastic Expression of the Brothers and Sisters of Charity begins here by getting to you know as you submit this form. After we’ve read through it, we will reach out to continue the conversation to discover what Jesus is asking of us.

Inquiring into any religious community about possible future membership is just that: asking some initial questions! Inquirers may feel a sense of fear or pressure, but at this stage, there’s only questions to answer without expectation of commitment; that’s why discernment takes time! Step by step, together, we will seek God’s will, and courageously walk in His path wherever it leads.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Home address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Birthday

When were you born?

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Cell Phone:

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Biological Sex:

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Male

Female

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Father's Name

What is your father's name?

First Name

Last Name

Mother's Name

What is your mother's name?

First Name

Last Name

Parents' Marital Status

Brief Biography

Please tell us about yourself, with special focus on the development of your faith and spiritual journey.

Religious Denomination

Please indicate:

Educational History

Please list all the schools/years you attended, and the degree you earned. Please also include any training certificates you've received.

Employment History

Please list your last 3 employers, your position, and a brief list of your responsibilities

Financial status:

Do you have any outstanding debt?

How did you find us?

How did the Lord lead you to the Brothers and Sisters of Charity? What is the Lord doing in your life right now that you feel led to explore a monastic vocation with this community?

Familiarity with Monastic Spirituality:

What is your experience (if any) with Monastic Spirituality ... Franciscan, Benedictine, Cistercian, Camaldolese, Carmelite, Trappist, Desert Fathers, Eastern Orthodox, etc

Experience in evangelization and/or pastoral ministry:

What has been in your previous invovlement in the life of your local parish? With the Church's mission of evangelization?

Catholic Charismatic Renewal

What has been your experience with the Catholic Charistmatic movement? Has it been a positive experience for you?

Other religious communties:

Have you been a member previously of another religious community and or diocesan seminary/presbyterate? If so, which?

Forms to submit:

Please submit a copy of your certificates of Baptism, Holy Communion, and Confirmation. Please feel free to speak with the Vocations Director if there are any issues or questions about this.

Baptism Certificate from the parish (can be mailed or emailed)

Holy Communion Certificate from the parish (can be mailed or emailed)

Confirmation Certificate from the parish (can be mailed or emailed)

Letters of Reference: a separate link will be supplied to give to those who will write on your behalf

Initial Inquiry

INITIAL INQUIRY:

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