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Application for the School of Spiritual Direction

at Franciscan University of Steubenville

Thank you for your interest in attending the School of Spiritual Direction! Please fill out the application below to the best of your abilities.

Please note, a complete application will include:

This completed application form.
A Spiritual Autobiography
Personal Reference Form from pastor (or superior; parish pastoral worker).
Two Personal Reference Forms (Including one from spiritual director. One year of spiritual direction prior to submitting this application is required).

You will have an opportunity at the end of this application to attach the applicable personal reference forms and your spiritual autobiography. If you do not have these items at this time we have provided instructions regarding how they should be submitted once you've obtained them. Your application cannot be considered until these items have been received.

Program Information

To which SSD program are you applying?

Emergency Contact Information

Emergency Contact Name:

What is this person's relationship: to you?

Emergency Contact's Phone:

Emergency Contact's Secondary Phone:

Employment Information

Employment fields are required; if you do not have the information requested or it does not apply, please respond with "N/A".

Employer Name:

Occupation/Title:

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

College or University

School Name/Location:

Program Title:

Duration:

Degree, Diploma, Certificate Received:

Spirituality Workshops

School Name/Location:

Program Title:

Duration:

Degree, Diploma, Certificate Received:

Scripture or Theology Education not listed

School Name/Location:

Program Title:

Duration:

Degree, Diploma, Certificate Received:

Personal Information

Dietary Concerns/Special Needs:

At this time, our program will only be able to accommodate gluten-free and dairy-free diets. Any further dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated.

Describe your psychological and physical health. Please note any major difficulties in the past or present, and indicate any help you are receiving for them:

Hidden ID's section

Contact ID:

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Religious Information

Diocese/Ecclesial Affiliation/Religious Community:

Parish/Religious Community Name:

Parish/Religious Community Address:

Pastor/Superior:

Pastor/Superior's Phone:

My Pastor/Superior has agreed to write a letter of recommendation.

Spiritual Formation

Are you currently receiving Spiritual Direction?

One year of spiritual direction is required prior to applying to this program. Please reach out to ssd@franciscan.edu for help connecting with a spiritual director.

Length of time under Spiritual Direction:

Spiritual Director Contact Information

Name:

Email:

Phone:

I have contacted my Spiritual Director about this application. (if applicable)

I have requested a Personal Reference from my Spiritual Director. (if applicable)

I have requested permission to apply from my Religious Superior. (if applicable)

Other Reference

The following person (other than pastor, superior, or spiritual director) can also attest to my relationship with others and the Church:

Name:

Street:

City:

State:

Zip:

Primary Phone:

Email:

Relationship:

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Additional Details

Have you completed the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in either a 30-day, 19th annotation (30 weeks) or an 8-day retreat format?

If you answered yes to the above question, please briefly describe when, where, and your experience of the Spiritual Exercises.

Spiritual Autobiography

Please complete the following questions on a separate page. Please do not exceed more than five paragraphs for each question.

What are the major duties/commitments in your life right now? How are these going?
Who is God to you? How do you become aware of his presence? Briefly describe your prayer.
Describe your experience of receiving spiritual direction and your understanding of spiritual direction.
Explain at length why you feel called to the ministry of spiritual direction, and what has led you to this sense of call? What communal support are you receiving to undertake this training?
What signs and personal gifts do you recognize as evidence of your call to this ministry? Have others confirmed these gifts?
What areas are you most in need of growth to serve in this ministry?
Briefly describe your spiritual journey from childhood to present.

Spiritual Autobiography:

If you do not have your Spiritual Autobiography at this time it must be emailed to SSD@franciscan.edu before your application can be considered.

Personal References

Personal Reference Form #1:

Personal Reference Form #2:

Personal Reference Form from Pastor:

If you are unable to attach your Personal Reference Forms at this time, please instruct your references to email them to SSD@franciscan.edu (include attachments).

Spiritual Acknowledgement: My spiritual director and I have discussed my readiness for this program, and we have together discerned a call to serve others as a spiritual director.

Accuracy Acknowledgement: I certify that the answers provided by me in this application are accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that my falsification of this application, whether willingly or accidental, is grounds for dismissal from the program if I am accepted.