Form 1C - Self-Reflection Questions

Name *

Prefix

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

Email Address *

Do you consider yourself a "catholic" Christian? *

Yes No

Describe your personal strengths and weaknesses: *

Describe a conflict situation in which you were involved, how you reacted, what you might have done differently and what you learned about how you react to conflict. *

Describe your usual reaction to stress. *

Describe your family’s religious affiliation and church attendance during your childhood and adolescence. *

Describe how you have felt drawn to the ordained ministry as a vocation. When did you first entertain the idea, what events and people most influenced you and in what specific ways have you experienced this call? *

Describe your spiritual life and discipline. *

What special skills and talents will you bring to ordained ministry? *

What specific forms of ordained ministry are most attractive to you? (parish, chaplain, teacher, counselor, diaconal) *

Describe your relationship with your parents and siblings. *

If applicable, describe your relationship with your spouse and children. *

What effect will pursuing (or continuing) a call to ordained ministry have on your family? *

How does your immediate family feel about your perceived call to ordained ministry (or continuing your ministry with our church)? *

What barriers do you see for yourself in pursuing (or continuing) your ministry aspirations? *

What are your greatest fears and reservations about pursuing ordination (or continuing ministry with our church)? *

What will you do if you are not approved to continue the process? *