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* If you live outside the United States, we encourage you to seek out a Franciscan community
in your own country or region to assist you in the discernment of your vocation. At this time we are only able to accept candidates who are U.S. citizens or who have Permanent Resident (green card) status.
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Age*
Biological Sex at Birth* Male Female Intersex
Legal Status* U.S. Citizen Permanent Resident / Green Card Holder Student Visa / Work Visa / DACA Undocumented Status Other
Do you have a current and valid driver’s license?* Yes No
Do you have a current and valid U.S. passport?* Yes No
Are you a practicing Catholic?* Yes No
Are you a convert to Catholicism?* Yes No
If yes, what year did you enter the Church? If no, please write in: N/A*
Are you a “revert” to Catholicism? Namely, were you ever a “fallen away” Catholic, having abandoned or lapsed in the practice of your Catholic Faith for a time and then, at some point, were invited to and/or decided to “Come Home” and return to the Church?* Yes No
When did you receive the Sacrament of Baptism* As an infant, in the Catholic Church As an infant, in an Eastern-Rite Catholic Church (Maronite, Melkite, Syro-Malabar, etc.) As an infant, in the Orthodox Church As an infant, in a non-Catholic denomination As a teen As an adult I am not baptised Other
When did you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation* As an infant As a child As a teen As an adult I have not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation
Name of your current parish (please include City, State)*
Areas of involement in the life of your parish.* Which vocation or way of life are you most attracted to and believe that God may be calling you to?* Priesthood Permanent Brotherhood Undecided
How long have you been discerning a call to the Priesthood/Religious Life?* Since childhood Since my teens The past 5-6 years The past 3-4 years The past 1-2 years The past 6-12 months Other
How did you hear about the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word?* Have you contacted and/or visited other Religious Communities, dioceses, seminaries, or have you attended any discernment retreats?* Yes No
If yes, please list the name of the Community, diocese, seminary and/or retreat. If no, please write in: N/A.*
Have you ever attended a diocesan or religious seminary before? If so, where and what years? Also, please indicate if you were asked to leave the seminary, and why. Or if you left the seminary voluntarily, what were your reasons for leaving? If these questions do not apply to you, please write in: N/A.*
Have you ever entered a Religious Community or Society of Apostolic Life before? If so, please provide the name of the community/society, the dates that you were with them and whether you left as a postulant, novice, temporary professed or perpetually professed member. Also, please indicate if you were dismissed from the community/society, and why. Or if you decided to leave the community/society voluntarily, what were your reasons for leaving? If these questions do not apply to you, please write in: N/A.*
Do you have a regular Spiritual Director?* Yes No
On average, how often do you go to the Sacrament of Confession?* Weekly Every other week Monthly Other
How often do you attend Holy Mass?* Daily Several times a week Sunday only Other
Do you pray the Rosary?* Daily Several times a week Once a week On occasion
Do you have an opportunity to spend time in Eucharistic Adoration (with the Blessed Sacrament either exposed in the monstrance or reserved in the tabernacle)?* Yes No
Do you spend time in prayer and spiritual reading?* Daily Several times a week Once a week On occasion
Have you or your family regularly attended the Traditional Latin Mass (Extraordinary Form) or ever been part of the Traditional Latin Mass movement(s)?* Yes No
Have you or your family regularly attended the divine liturgy of an Eastern-Rite Catholic Church (Maronite, Melkite, Byzantine, Chaldean, Ruthenian, Syro Malabar, Syro Malankara, etc.)? Yes No
Have you or your family regularly taken part in the divine liturgy of an Eastern Orthodox Church?* Yes No
What is the status of your parents?* Married / Together Divorced / Separated Father deceased Mother deceased Both parents deceased
How many brothers do you have?* 0 1 2 3 Other
How many sisters do you have?* 0 1 2 3 Other
Where are you in the birth order?* Oldest Child Middle Child Youngest Child Only Child
Are you or any of your siblings alienated from one or both of your parents, or from the family* Yes No
Are you alienated from any of your siblings?* Yes No
Are you currently dating?* Yes No
If no, when did you last date or approximately when did your last relationship end?* 1-6 months ago 6-12 months ago 12-18 months ago 18-24 months ago 2-4 years ago Other N/A
Have you ever proposed marriage or been engaged to be married?* Yes No
Have you every been married?* Yes No
If yes, please list the date(s) of the marriage(s). If no, please write in: N/A.*
Do you have any dependents (children, parents, etc.)?* Yes No
If yes, please explain. If no, please write in: N/A.*
Do you believe you are prepared to enter into and remain committed to a life of celibate chastity?* Yes No
What are your current living arrangements?* I live with my parents I live with a reliative I rent an apartment or home with a friend(s) or relative(s) I rent an apartment or home, and live on my own I own my own home
Do you have any personal or educational debt?* Yes No
If yes, please explain (student loans, credit card debt, mortgage, etc.) and the approximate dollar amount. If no, please write in: N/A.*
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?* High School / GED Vocational School Certificate or Diploma Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree MD or PHD
Where did you receive your primary/elementary education?* Charter School Home School Private Catholic School Private School Public School Other
Where did you receive your high school/secondary education?* Charter School Home School Private Catholic School Private School Public School Other
How would you describe your academic performance in high school?* A/B B/C C/Below
What year did you graduate from high school or complete the GED?*
What individual or team sports have you competed in during high school, college or as a young adult (school athletic programs, city/neighborhood leagues, club sports, etc.)?* What extracurricular activities have you been involved with during high school, college or as a young adult?* List the names (include City, State) of any college, university, community college, vocational school, certificate program, correspondence course, online course, distance learning program, college seminary, major seminary or institution of higher learning that you have attended since high school. Also, please indicate the years that you attended (for example, 2022-2024). If this question does not apply to you, please write in: N/A.*
Have you completed a college degree(s)?* Yes No
If yes, please identify the degree, field of study/major, institution and year of completion. (e.g. B.A. in English Literature from Mount St. Mary’s University, 2024). If no, please write in: N/A.*
If you have not completed a college degree, have you done any course work at the college/university level?* Yes No
If yes, please indicate the number of college credits completed. If no, please write in: N/A.*
What musical instruments do you play, or have you played in the past?* How would you rank your proficiency in Spanish, as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)?* A1: Breakthrough or Beginner A2: Way Stage or Elementary B1: Threshold or Intermediate B2: Vantage or Upper Intermediate C1: Effective Operational Proficiency or Advanced C2: Mastery or Proficiency None: I am unable to read or speak Spanish
Are you able to read or speak any languages other than English and/or Spanish?* What is your current employment status?* Full time Part-time Multiple part-time jobs Self employed Unemployed Student (not employed) Other
List place(s) of employment over the past five years (include dates & brief job description).*
Did you have a part-time job and/or summer job while in high school and/or college?* Yes No
Have you ever been fired from a job?* Yes No
Have you ever served in the Armed Forces?* Yes No
If yes, what branch of the military?* Army Marine Corps Navy Air Force Space Force Coast Guard N/A
Please indicate your years of service and the date of your discharge. If this question does not apply to you, please write in: N/A.*
What was the status of your discharge?* Honorable Discharge General Discharge Other than Honorable Discharge (OTH) Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD) Dishonorabel Discharge Entry-Level Separation (ELS) Medical Discharge Currently serving in the Military Reserves Still on Active Duty Other N/A
Have you ever seriously considered, explored or applied for military service but changed your mind, were not accepted, etc.?* Yes No
List any volunteer or service opportunities you have participated in during your teens and/or adult life, such as caring for the poor in a homeless shelter or food kitchen, visiting the homebound or the elderly in nursing homes, working with young people in an after-school program or summer camp, serving the immigrant community, participating in prison ministry, taking part in programs like/similar to Habitat for Humanity, Peace Corps, FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students), NET (National Evangelization Team), etc.*
Have you taken the opportunity to commit time to the Pro-Life movement, such as praying outside of an abortion mill, sidewalk counseling, volunteering in a crisis pregnancy center, attending the March for Life, participating in a Forty Days for Life vigil, etc.?* Yes No
What is your approximate rate of screen time per day (television, streaming, internet, social media, gaming, etc.)?* Less than 2 hours 2-4 hours 4-6 hours 6-8 hours 8-10 hours 10-12 hours
Approximately, how many hours do you spend on gaming per week?* I do not play video games 3-6 hours 6-9 hours 9-12 hours 12-15 hours
Do you have any pets?* None Bird(s) Cat Dog Multiple cats Multiple dogs Fish Gerbil(s) Other
Do you exercise or work out?* Daily Every other day Several times per week Occasionally Rarely Other
What do you do for exercise?* Do you have active health insurance coverage?* Yes, I am on my parents' health insurance policy (under age 26) Yes, through my employer Yes, through the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace (Affordable Care Act/Obamacare) I receive Medicaid benefits No, I am uninsured Other
What is the general state of your health?* Very good Good Fair Poor Not sure
Do you have a primary care physician and, on average, how often do you see him/her in the office or via telemedicine?* Yes, multiple times throughout the year Yes, once a year for an annual checkup and/or physical examination Yes, on an “as needed” basis, when I am not feeling well or am encountering a health concern No, I do not have a primary care physician. I go to a local clinic (“Doc in a Box”) if needed Other
Do you visit the dentist for routine cleaning, a checkup and preventative care?* Every 6 months Annually Every 2-4 years Only as needed Never Other
Do you see an optometrist for a comprehensive eye exam?* Every 1-2 years Every 3-4 years Every 5-6 years Only as needed Never Other
Do you see any professional medical specialists (allergist, cardiologist, dermatologist, endocrinologist, ENT, gastroenterologist, immunologist, neurologist, oncologist, orthopedist, etc.)?* Yes No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
Are you currently receiving physical therapy, or being treated by a sports medicine physician?* Yes No
Have you ever, in the past, received physical therapy or been under the care of a sports medicine physician?* Yes No
Do you see a chiropractor?* Yes No
Have you ever sustained a concussion(s)?* Yes No
Do you have any health conditions?* Yes No
Are you presently taking any prescription medications?* Yes No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
If yes, please list the medication(s), how long you have been using the medication, and the purpose for use. If no, please write in: N/A*
Please list any vitamins or supplements that you take, your reason for using them, and the regularity with which you take them (daily, several times per week, weekly, occasionally). If no, please write in: N/A*
Do you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions?* Yes No
If yes, please list or explain. If no, please write in: N/A*
Do you smoke or use tobacco products?* Yes No
Have you smoked or used tobacco products in the past?* Yes No
Do you vape?* Yes No
Have you vaped or used nicotine products in the past?* Yes No
Have you used marijuana or other cannabis related products (gummies, edibles, CBD, patches, topicals, etc.) for medicinal or recreational purposes?* Yes No
Do you drink alcohol (beer, wine, liquor)?* Daily Several times per week Several times per month On special occasions Rarely Never
Is there a history of alcoholism, alcohol abuse or drug addiction in your family (parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts/uncles)?* Yes No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
Have you ever abused alcohol?* Yes No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
Have you ever struggled with an addiction to alcohol? Yes No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
Have you ever abused illegal or prescription drugs?* Yes No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
Have you every struggled with an addiction to illegal or prescription drugs?* Yes No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
Do you gamble and/or bet on sports?* Daily Several times per week Several times per month On occasion Rarely Never
Have you ever struggled with addictive behavior related to gambling or sports betting?* Yes No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
Have you ever incurred debt from gambling and/or sports betting?* Yes No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
Have you ever attended a 12-Step program or a rehabilitation program for any sort of addiction (alcohol, drugs, food, gambling, shopping, sex, etc.)?* Yes No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
Have you ever sought the assistance of a mental health professional (psychologist, psychiatrist, etc.) or been in counseling?* Yes No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
Have you ever been diagnosed with a mental health disorder (bipolar, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, etc.)?* Yes No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
Have you ever been professionally diagnosed as ADD or ADHD?* Yes No
Have you ever used behavioral drugs or mood-altering medications (for ADD, ADHD, bipolar, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, etc.)?* Yes No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
Have you ever attempted suicide or struggled with suicidal ideation?* Yes No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
Have you ever engaged in “cutting” or self-injury as an adolescent or young adult?* Yes No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
Have you ever been the victim of bullying?* Yes No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
Have you ever been the victim of physical abuse?* Yes No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
Have you ever endured emotional or psychological abuse?* Yes No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
Have you ever suffered from spiritual abuse?* Yes No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
Have you ever been the victim of sexual abuse, boundary violations or inappropriate sexual behavior?* Yes No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
Have you ever experienced same-sex attraction?* Yes, as a child Yes, as an adolescent Yes, as an adult No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
Have you ever experienced gender dysphoria?* Yes, as a child Yes, as an adolescent Yes, as an adult No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
Have you ever been overweight or struggled with obesity?* Yes, as a child Yes, as an adolescent Yes, as an adult No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
Have you ever struggled with or been diagnosed as having an eating disorder, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)?* Yes No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
Have you ever experienced or been professionally diagnosed with “Muscle Dysmorphia,” sometimes referred to as ‘bigorexia?” (Muscle Dysmorphia is characterized by excessive and compulsive exercise/weight training, a belief that one is insufficiently muscular, and an obsession with muscle mass, size and leanness).* Yes No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
Do you have or have you ever had a tattoo(s)?* Yes No
If yes, when did you get the tattoo(s) (how old were you), what is the nature of each tattoo and where is each tattoo located? If no, please write in: N/A.*
Do you have or have you ever had any body piercings?* Yes No
If yes, when did you get it/them (how old were you), and where on your person? If no, please write in: N/A.*
Do you have a criminal record of any kind?* Yes No
Have you ever been arrested, taken into custody or detained by law enforcement?* Yes No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
Have you ever been criminally charged or formally indicted for a felony or misdemeanor? Yes No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
Have you ever been convicted or sentenced for any crime?* Yes No I would prefer to reserve a response to this question for a telephone conversation
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