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Monestary of the Monks of Saint Thomas The Order of Saint Benedict A Religious Order of Monks within the Old Catholic Province of Our Lady of the Angels, Inc APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION * * * * * Please return this application for admission with copies of your transcripts and a recent photograph. Title_____________Name______________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip________________________________________________________________ Residence Phone________________________Office Phone_____________________________ Age_______Date and Place of Birth________________________________________________ Occupation_____________________Employer_______________________________________ Marital Status_________________Name of Spouse____________________________________ Number of Children:_____________ RELIGIOUS INFORMATION: (Please include copies of your Baptismal and Confirmation certificates). Present Church Affiliation____________________________________________________ Date of Baptism:___________________________ Place:____________________________ By whom:___________________________________________________________________ Date of Confirmation:______________________ Place:____________________________ By whom:___________________________________________________________________ ORDINATIONS: (Please include a copy of each Ordination Certificate) If Ordained, Dates, by Whom, and Current Status________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: High School__________________________ Years Completed _________________ Graduation Date______________________ Degree_____________________ PREVIOUS EDUCATION: (Please have an official copy of your transcript mailed to Holy Cross) College/University/School of Theology/Seminary: Name _______________________________City/ State _______________________________ Dates Attended______________________ Did you graduate: Yes No Degree Earned ______________________ Number of Credits or Hours_______________ Degree Major________________________________________________________________ College/University/School of Theology/Seminary: (Please have an official copy of your transcript mailed) Name_______________________________City/ State_______________________________ Dates Attended______________________ Did you graduate: Yes No Degree Earned______________________Number of Credits or Hours_______________ Degree Major________________________________________________________________ College/University/School of Theology/Seminary: (Please have an official copy of your transcript mailed) Name_______________________________City/ State_______________________________ Dates Attended______________________ Did you graduate: Yes No Degree Earned______________________Number of Credits or Hours_______________ Degree Major________________________________________________________________ College/University/School of Theology/Seminary: (Please have an official copy of your transcript mailed) Name_______________________________City/ State_______________________________ Dates Attended______________________ Did you graduate: Yes No Degree Earned______________________Number of Credits or Hours_______________ Degree Major________________________________________________________________ Please include three persons, who are willing to provide the Father Prior with a letter of recommendation for you. These should include a pastor, a teacher, and a professional with whom you work. Please list them here, with complete address and phone number. Personal Statement Please include a personal statement, which includes your reasons for seeking the religious life, your faith journey, your commitment to Christ and His Church, and what you see as your ministry now, and what you hope it will be in the future. (Please either type or print this information double-spaced, no less than two pages and no more than five pages). Please include answers to these questions within your personal statement.
Why do you want to be a Benedictine monk? Discuss what a religious vocation is for you. What is your understanding of the Church? Are you free from all obligations? SUBMISSION By submitting this form, the applicant requests consideration for admission to the Order of Saint Benedict to prepare for religious vocation, and understands and agrees as follows: The applicant warrants the information provided (both herein and in any supporting documents to be forwarded later) to be true, and gives his permission to the Seminary to verify that information, and understands that any false or misleading statements are grounds for denial, or for dismissal after admission; The applicant understands that application is being made to a religious institution for the purpose of vocational formation, and therefore criteria regarding spiritual as well as academic qualifications will be considered in the review of this application. Date of Application_____________ Signature_________________________________________________ Please return this application to Canon: The Very Rev. Joshua Wise PO Box 58375 Chico,California 95927 If you have any questions, please feel free to call, Canon Rev. Joshua Wise (530) 845-5503 Or E-MAIL: frjosh@ourla0dydiocese.com |