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Behavioral Assessment Form

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Faith Assessment

Faith Assessment includes the Story of Call, Vocation Discernment and Ministry Experience Read more...

Initial Contact, Interviewing and Ongoing Form

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Vocation Assessment Helps for Identifying Candidates at Risk for Pedophilia and Ephebophilia

No one in the North American church has escaped the pain, the anger, the frustration caused by the horror of child sexual abuse cases perpetrated by clergy and religious. It is a nightmare of Kafkaesque proportions, a nightmare from which we do not seem able to awaken. Read more...

Faith development takes time, and it can be assessed

Faith development takes time, and it can be assessed

By Father Kevin Nadolski O.S.F.S.

The depth and breadth of theological reflection depends on the individual’s level of spiritual development. Here is a straightforward look at the road to faith maturity. Read more...

Tests for assessing applicants to religious communities

By Eric and Eric Haas

For a vocation minister to work effectively with a psychologist, it helps to know the testing instruments that are available. The right combination of tests can uncover personalities, pathologies, strengths and weaknesses. Read more...

Candidates looking for the “best deal” in religious life

A few years ago I met with a graduate student who was seriously considering a vocation to religious brotherhood. We met in the university cafeteria over a cup of coffee. Read more...

When the vocation minister assesses

Seeking consistent belief, word, action

By Sister Cindy Kaye R.S.M.

How does a vocation minister go about conducting a behavioral assessment? An experienced veteran offers her wisdom. Read more...

Assessment with cross-cultural candidates

By Fr. Gerard J. McGlone S.J. and Fernando A. Ortiz

Religious communities are welcoming people from a variety of cultures and races. Yet it can be a challenge to conduct an accurate and culturally sensitive assessment. Two professionals offer their insights. Read more...

What happens with the assessment?

By Sr. Mercedes J. McCann R.S.M.

Ideally an assessment provides information that can be used to shape a Plan for Growth during formation. The major superior, vocation director, the candidate and all the formators should have access to and use the assessment. Read more...

When a vocation director needs to say “no”

It’s never going to feel good to turn down a candidate. Here is a close look at the emotional and ethical considerations. Read more...

Local Pastors Given Tools to Assist with Vocation Discernment

By Joan Gallagher SP

In many cases, the first inquiry about religious life takes place at the parish level. The vocation directors in the Archdiocese of Seattle found that some of the local pastors did not have resources readily available to them when a young person began to ask questions about religious life. Read more...

The essentials of candidate assessment

The essentials of candidate assessment

By Father Raymond P. Carey

Every vocation director needs skills in assessing applicants. Behavioral assessment is one of the best ways to objectively consider whether a candidate is likely to fit well and be a productive, contributing member. Read more...

Vocation Culture assessment instruments for women

Vocation Culture assessment instruments for women's and men's community

Reflection to Action

Designed to assist in strengthening the vocation culture within religious institutes, these eight-page booklets, one designed specifically for women's communities, and another for men's, are essential resources for helping communities be prepared to receive new members. Read more...

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Short-term volunteer stints have proven to be a good way for Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M. to get to know women who might consider religious life. Building a relationship with people is key, she says, and the volunteer experience allows time for that. Read more...

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