Vocations Reference Form

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer these brief questions about your relationship with the applicant, and the degree to which he receives your recommendation. Your honest input is very valuable and is of great service to the man, our community, and the Church. Thank you again!

Fr. David Brokke, SOLT

Vocations Director

SOLT Vocations Reference Form

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Name of Applicant *

Your Name *

Your Title / Professional Position

Which perspective of the applicant are you providing? *

Your Mailing Address

Country

Address 1

Address 2

City

State

ZIP code

Your Phone Number *

Your Email Address *

What is your relationship to the applicant? *

How long have you known the applicant? *

To your knowledge, has this person ever been accused of, charged with or convicted of child abuse or sexual misconduct? *

Yes

What do you think are the applicant's life goals? *

In your opinion, what is the applicant's motive in applying to SOLT? *

What personal strengths/gifts/talents have you observed or experienced in the applicant? *

Does he get along with others and what could he do to improve his relationships with people? *

What limitations/weaknesses do you observe in the applicant? *

If you were to give the applicant 1-2 key pieces of advice, what would they be? *

What special contribution do you think the applicant could bring to the SOLT Clerical Branch community (i.e. in community life, teaching, etc.)? *

Would you enjoy having this person work with and under you? *

Is there anything else you would like to mention about the applicant which distinguishes him?

Attractiveness *

For the next few categories select which description most clearly represents the candidate. If you would like to make any clarifying comments, there is a comment box below each category.

Avoided by others

Tolerated by others

Liked by others

Respected and admired by others

Comments

Leadership *

Comments

Teamwork and Cooperation *

Comments

Judgement and Common Sense *

Impractical; shows poor judgment

Weak but making efforts; needs improvement

Average; needs some guidance

Shows good sense and usually good judgment

Fine sense of judgment; good common sense

Comments

Achievement *

Fails frequently to perform satisfactorily

Does only what is assigned

Seems reluctant to accept a task or service

Starts but does not finish

Meets average expectations; not outstanding

Can readily be counted on to complete task assigned

Superior creative ability; very effective

Comments

Emotional Maturity *

Emotionally unstable; unable to cope with stress

Over controlled; withdrawn; rigid

About average in emotional stability & maturity

Able to handle daily stress well, stable person

Spontaneously expresses appropriate feelings

Comments

Relationships *

Cannot relate well or work effectively with others

Slow to sense how others feel

Reasonably responsive and effective

Relates well with all kinds of people

Very effective; responsive and understanding

Comments

Relationships with Women *

Seems to avoid women

Obviously uncomfortable; ill at ease

Normal; healthy; positive

Seems to enjoy the company of women (interacts socially, dates)

Seems to only be friends with women

Comments

Chastity and Sexual Conduct *

Seems to struggle with appropriate expressions

Average ability to manage sexual energy & impulses

Lives well within normal standards

Demonstrates a high degree of moral rectitude

Comments

Attitude Towards Community Living *

Obviously avoids people

Finds it difficult, seldom at community events

Normal balance between aloneness and sociability

Enjoys the company of others, interacts well

Relates well with others and inspires others to relate; very comfortable with others and they with him

Comments

Christian Experience *

Has many misconceptions about the faith and the Church

Over–emotional: not well formed

Genuine but needs development

Rich and growing

Solid foundation; good sense of prayer

Comments

Intelligence *

Learns and thinks slowly

Average mental ability

Alert; perceptive mind

Brilliant, exceptional capacity

Comments

Emotional Intelligence

Check all that may apply.

Intolerant; arrogant; critical; condescending

Easily embarrassed; offended; discouraged

Frequently worried; anxious; nervous; tense

Prejudiced towards groups, races or nationalities

Lacking in a sense of humor or is not able to take a joke

Unclear in his masculine sexual identity

Bitter; sarcastic; angry

Very insecure; needing constant emotional support, moody

Lacking genuineness; careful to say only what he thinks other want to hear

Comments

Summary Statement *

Please state frankly your opinion of the candidate’s all around potential for either as a consecrated brother or as a priest in religious life and service.

Overall Recommendation *

I recommend him without reservation; excellent candidate for the consecrated life as a brother or religious priest

I recommend him with some slight reservation but I think he is a good candidate

I have substantial reservations, but I think he might be given a chance to prove himself.

I have serious reservations about recommending him at this time in his life.

I feel he is unsuited as a candidate for the consecrated life as a brother or as a religious priest.

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Date *

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