Aspirant Evaluation | Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity

Thank you for taking the time to fill out this evaluation for our aspirants. Your feedback helps us to discern whether God is calling this man to our community or not and whether he has the gifts and charism to live the evangelical counsels as well as our unique charism. Thank you for your honest feedback and help in accompanying our men in their discernment.

Aspirancy Evaluation

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Name of Aspirant *

Your Name as Evaluator *

Vocational Discernment

He manifests docility in the formation process. *

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He is able to articulate his motivation for religious life. *

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Human Formation

The aspirant demonstrates self-insight regarding his personal strengths and weaknesses. *

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He is takes responsibility for his own life and dedicates time and energy to growing in virtue. *

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He demonstrates balanced judgment and is able to act on his decisions. *

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He is willing to embrace simplicity in his lifestyle and begins to adjust it if necessary. *

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He is open to explore and resolve any issues regarding his family of origin. *

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He maintains good physical health and has initiated the development of good health habits. *

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He demonstrates facility in building good personal relationships. *

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Spiritual Formation

The aspirant has a basic knowledge of the Catholic faith. *

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He participates faithfully in common spiritual exercises. *

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He has a personal love of Jesus Christ and is able to express it in appropriate contexts. *

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He is able to recognize and speak about God’s work in his life. *

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He has a regular habit of personal prayer. *

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He demonstrates a commitment to spiritual growth through the practice of spiritual direction and regular participation in the Sacrament of Penance. *

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Celibate Chastity

He understands and embraces the role of celibate chastity in the life he seeks as a religious brother. *

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He demonstrates a sense of personal boundaries. *

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He is able to express emotions appropriately. *

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He has appropriate knowledge and appreciation of the gift of human sexuality. *

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Intellectual Formation

The aspirant shows interest in intellectual growth in knowledge of the faith. *

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He displays a love for truth as discovered by faith and reason. *

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He embraces the study of the languages necessary for ministry in SOLT apostolates in his region. *

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Pastoral Formation

He expresses a commitment to the proclamation of the Gospel. *

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He is willing to extend himself in service of the community and in apostolic service. *

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He is received positively by the People of God. *

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SOLT Community Life

He demonstrates a capacity in building authentic fraternal relationships with SOLT members and other aspirants. *

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He demonstrates an ability for developing and maintaining good fraternal relationships. *

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He manifests personal joy and fulfilment in communal living. *

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He respects and understands the role of his superior. *

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He respects and follows the rules and schedule of the Mission and Team. *

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He manifests potential to live poverty through good stewardship of community material goods and money. *

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SOLT Charism

Manifests a personal love and devotion for Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity *

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Strives to imitate Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity *

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Manifests a filial trust in the Father and the Father’s plan for his life. *

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Lives his consecration to Jesus through Mary *

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Manifests a desire and striving for holiness in order to live as a temple of the HS *

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Ecclesial Family Teams

Manifests a healthy respect for SOLT Sisters and laity in their vocations and in their role in the apostolate. *

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Ecclesial Family Team

Manifests those virtues necessary for team collaboration: *

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Patience *

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Cooperation *

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Deference to others (humble submission and respect) *

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Discretion *

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Commitment *

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Involvement *

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Demonstrates a sense of vocational boundaries *

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Deepest Apostolic Need

He displays an affinity for the anawim. *

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He manifests an ability to adapt to various missionary settings and living conditions. *

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He demonstrates an ability to relate to people of different cultures and ethnicities. *

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He identifies with the missionary spirit of SOLT. *

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He perseveres in accomplishing challenging tasks. *

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His service is motivated by a love of God and neighbor as opposed to seeking personal praise. *

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Emotional Maturity *

Emotionally unstable; unable to cope with stress

over controlled; withdrawn; rigid

about average in the emotional stability and maturity

able to handle daily stress

functions as a mature and stable person

spontaneously expresses appropriate feelings

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Intellectual Maturity *

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

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What do you consider his most outstanding characteristics? *

What particular talents and special ability have you observed? *

What, in your opinion, is his greatest limitation or weakness? *

In what area(s) do you feel the aspirant needs encouragement, supervision or to be challenged in? *

Relationships in general *

cannot relate well

slow to sense how others feel

reasonably responsive and effective

relates well to all kinds of people

very effective; responsive and understanding

Relationships

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Relationships with women *

seems to avoid women

obviously uncomfortable

occasionally awkward or uncomfortable

normal; healthy; positive

seems to enjoy the company of women

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Attitudes toward 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

Inspires unity and communion within the community

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Teamwork/cooperation *

frequently causes friction

distracts the group from the purpose

insists on having his own way

usually cooperative and helpful

works well with others

eager to serve as needed

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Attractiveness *

avoided by others

tolerated by others

liked and received by others

respected and admired by others

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Leadership (ability to inspire others) *

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House Jobs/Responsibilities *

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

Community Life

Comments

What is his attitude of service in general? *

Does he participate in community duties and task? What is his disposition when doing such things? Does he strive to do them well? *

Does he anticipate the needs of others? Is he sensitive to others in need? *

Spiritual Direction: Director and Frequency *

Summary Statement: Please state frankly your opinion of the aspirant’s all-around potential for religious life and service. *

Recommendation: *

I recommend him without reservation to the next stage of formation

I recommend him with some slight reservations to the next stage of formation

have substantial reservation but think he might be given a chance to prove himself in the next stage of formation

I have serious reservations about recommending him at this time and propose to hold him for another year at this level of formation.

I feel he is unsuited as a candidate/ brother for the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity.

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