Discerner Information Form

In order to enable the Vocation Director to assist you in discerning a possible vocation to the Abbey, please complete the following form as thoroughly as possible. Please allow approximately 20 minutes to complete.

If you would prefer, you may complete and mail this form.
Click here for a printable copy of the form

All information will be considered confidential.

When submitted, this information will be e-mailed to Fr. Bernard McCoy, Vocation Director at the Abbey.


First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
   
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Country
   
Telephone
Mobile/Cellular
Fax
   
E-mail
Web Address
   
Date of Birth
Place of Birth

Father
Name
Address
Age
Religion
Marital Status
Occupation
Briefly describe your relationship with your father.

Mother
Name
Address
Age
Religion
Marital Status
Occupation
Briefly describe your relationship with your mother.

Brothers & Sisters
Names,Cities, Ages, Occupations

Educational Background
Year of High School Graduation
School (Name/City)
Colleges: Please list any colleges or schools, dates of enrollment, studies/training pursued, grade point average, degrees/certification acquired

Work Background
Please list employment history beginning with the most recent, including: employer, city/state, title/duties

Religious Background
Date and place of Baptism
Date and place of Confirmation
Current Parish - Name & City & Diocese
Pastor's Name
Are you a convert to Catholicism?

If yes, when and where?
Have you ever applied to or entered another religious community or diocese?

If yes, please list name(s) & address(es)
Have you ever been refused entry by a community or seminary?

If yes, please give the name of the community/diocese and the reason for refusal
Have you ever been married or attempted marriage?

If yes, list when, where, and with whom.
If yes, was the marriage Sacramental, Civil, or Common Law?



If yes, has the marriage been terminated by death or civil divorce?

If yes, has the marriage been annulled by the Roman Catholic Church? (provide date and diocese, if applicable)
Please comment on your religious affiliations and activity, including: other religious denominations you may have been associated with, church activities or organizations, etc.
Do you have a regular Spiritual Director?

If yes, what is his name, diocese, religious community
If yes, have you discussed your vocation with him?

Hobbies and Interests
Please list any hobbies or interests.
Please list any service or volunteer organizations you participate in.

How did you learn about Our Lady of Spring Bank Cistercian Abbey?
Briefly describe what attracts you to contemplative monastic life.
Briefly describe why you want to be a brother or a priest.