Pre-Visit Application

With swift pace, light step, and unswerving feet, so that even your steps stir up no dust, go forward securely, joyfully, swiftly, on the path of prudent happiness, believing nothing which would dissuade you from this resolution or which would place a stumbling block for you on the way…” - Our Holy Mother Clare’s II Letter to St. Agnes of Prague

Discerning with the PCPAs of Our Lady of Solitude

We have enjoyed getting to know you during the last few months and are delighted to have you continue discerning with our community. In the following form, you will find an initial application that precedes a three-day vocation visit. The information you provide is meant to assist our community's Chapter members in the discernment of your vocation and will be kept confidential. Please know that Mother Marie Andre and all the Sisters will be keeping you in prayer as you continue to pursue God’s Holy Will and learn more about our way of life. In Him, Sr. Mary Fidelis, PCPA, Vocation Directress

Today's Date*

Name*

First Last

Birth Date*

Phone Number*

Mailing Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Email*

Education and Work Experience

Educaton completed:*

Current Place of Employment*

Are you debt free? If no, what is the amount of your debt and how long do you project that it will take to pay off the debt?*

Faith Life & Discernment

Name of Diocese and Parish:*

What is your involvement in your Parish community?*

Are you a convert to the Catholic Faith? If so, when were you received into the Church?*

How long have you felt called to Religious life?*

What drew you to look into our Order?*

What is your understanding of the contemplative life?*

Have you visited any other Orders?*

Have you ever done a Candidacy with or joined another Community?*

Personal Information

What are some of your favorite books, saints, and devotions?*

What are some of your pastimes and hobbies?*

Tell us a little about your family:*

Is your family supportive of your discerning Religious Life?*

Are you in good health? Do you have any health conditions or concerns?*

Do you have allergies or dietary restrictions?*

Have you ever been married?*

Have you dated? Have you been in a serious dating relationship? If so, how long ago did that relationship end?*

Have you ever had same-sex attraction?*

Do you have emotional or psychological issues? Have you received therapy or counseling?*

Additional Comments/Questions*

Letter of Recommendation

Kindly ask your pastor or spiritual director to submit a brief letter of recommendation on your behalf. This letter may be mailed to Sr. Mary Fidelis, PCPA Vocation Directress, PO Box 639, Tonopah, AZ 85354 or emailed to [email protected]

Statement of Veracity*

I confirm that the above information is truthful and accurate. I understand, too, that the Abbess and Chapter Members of Our Lady of Solitude Monastery determine the suitability of aspirants who desire to continue discernment with their community.

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