SOLT Sisters Application

Name *

First, Middle, Last

Date of Birth *

MM/DD/YYYY

Phone Number *

Email *

Address *

Country *

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

State *

ZIP code *

Driver's License Number *

Country of Citizenship *

If not a US Citizen, do you hold a US Visa? *

Yes

Not Applicable

Please indicate which type of visa *

Date of Baptism *

Place of Baptism *

Parish, City, State

Date of Confirmation *

Place of Confirmation *

Parish, City, State

Current Parish *

Name, City, State, (Arch)diocese

FAMILY

Father

Name *

Father's first and last name

Address *

Country *

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

State *

ZIP code *

Phone Number *

Religious Affiliation *

Occupation *

Select One: *

Living

Deceased

Mother

Name *

Mother's first and last name

Address *

Country *

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

State *

ZIP code *

Phone Number *

Religious Affiliation *

Occupation *

Select One: *

Living

Deceased

Siblings

Siblings *

Include all siblings' Name, Age, Occupation, Religious Affiliation and Spouse (if applicable)

Emergency Contact

Name *

Full Name of Emergency Contact

Relation *

Please describe their relationship with you (Parent, Aunt/Uncle, Friend, etc.)

Phone Number *

Address *

Country *

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

State *

ZIP code *

WORK EXPERIENCE

Include your five most recent employment experiences

Current or Most Recent Employment

Employer *

Contact Information *

Dates Employed *

Please include start date and end date.

Your Position *

Reason for Leaving

Previous Employment

Employer *

Contact Information *

Dates Employed *

Please include start date and end date.

Your Position *

Reason for Leaving

Previous Employment

Employer

Contact Information

Dates Employed

Please include start date and end date.

Your Position

Reason for Leaving

Previous Employment

Employer

Contact Information

Dates Employed

Please include start date and end date.

Your Position

Reason for Leaving

Previous Employment

Employer

Contact Information

Dates Employed

Please include start date and end date.

Your Position

Reason for Leaving

EDUCATION

Religious Education

Religious Education *

Please describe the extent of your religious education (Catholic schools, parish religious education, further education and formation, etc.)

High School

School Name *

City, State *

Graduation Year *

College, University or Technical School (If applicable)

School Name

City, State

Graduation Year

Dates Attended

Degree(s) Completed

Graduate School (If applicable)

School Name

City, State

Graduation Year

Dates Attended

Degree(s) Completed

Other Skills/Accomplishments

INSURANCE

Health Plan Carrier

Person Responsible

Policy Number

Group Number

Customer Service Number

Primary Doctor

PERSONAL MOTIVATION TO RELIGIOUS LIFE

The following questions will help to articulate the possibility of a call to religious life. This will assist our Vocation Servant and General Council in evaluating your application. Please be as thorough in your answers as possible.

When did you first become aware of the possibility of a call to consecrated life, and how has your discernment of that call progressed since then? *

What is your understanding of obedience to a religious superior? *

Describe your understanding of the vow of chastity. *

Describe your understanding of the vow of poverty. *

If you were not to become a religious sister, what might you consider or have you considered pursuing? *

Is there anything in your past to which anyone might object who knows you are planning on becoming a religious sister? *

Yes

If yes, please explain. *

SPIRITUAL LIFE

Briefly describe your call to discipleship and personal relationship with the Lord, including important moments of grace and conversion. *

Briefly describe your prayer life, including both concrete realities of prayer (types of prayer, frequency, etc.) as well as some description of your relationship with the Lord (how you relate to Him, etc.) *

Who and/or what have been the strongest influences on your spiritual life? *

Describe your relationship with the Blessed Mother. *

Who/what are some of your favorite saints, devotions, scriptures and/or spiritual books? *

COMMUNITY LIFE AND RELATIONSHIPS

Describe your experience of community life up to this point. What have some of your most important friendships and relationships looked like? *

What is your family's response to your decision to enter religious life? *

Please describe your dating history. *

Have you ever been engaged? *

Yes

If yes, please explain the circumstances. *

Have you ever been married? *

Yes

If yes, please explain the circumstances. *

Have you ever conceived a child? *

Yes

If yes, please explain the circumstances. *

Are you in any relationships which would hinder you from entering fully into formation? *

Yes

If yes, explain. *

MINISTRY AND SERVICE

List the ways in which you have been involved in your local church community. *

Example: I taught Religious Education to 8th graders in my parish for three years; I sang in choir for one year, etc.

Describe your life of service beyond parish life. *

Examples could include volunteering at local organizations, mission opportunities, college ministry, service to your family, etc.

In what areas and with what personal gifts do you feel particularly called to serve? *

SOLT SPECIFIC

Why do you desire to be a Sister of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity? *

Describe in your own words the charism of SOLT *

How do you see yourself living consecrated life in a community of Sisters, Priests, Brothers and Lay Faithful? *

Please articulate your understanding of the mission of the Church, and why you believe you might be called to a missionary community. *

Describe your experience with peoples of other cultures, both in terms of Church experience and through social experiences and/or education (travel, work, school, languages etc.). *

OTHER

Have you ever served in the Armed Forces? *

Yes

Which branch, and are you currently either active duty or a member of the reserves? *

Have you ever been convicted of a crime? *

Yes

Please explain. *

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

Once you have completed this application form, please upload your documents necessary to complete your application.

Photo of Yourself *

File types accepted include: .jpg, .gif, .png
Files must be less than 10 MB.
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Copy of Sacramental Records *

Official copy of Baptismal Certificate with annotations for First Holy Communion and Confirmation (File types accepted: .gif .jpg .png .txt .rtf .html .pdf .doc .docx)
Files must be less than 10 MB.
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Copy of Transcripts

College and/or Advanced Degree
Files must be less than 10 MB.
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Copy of Passport (or US Visa if applicable) *

Files must be less than 10 MB.
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Copy of drivers license and SSN card *

Files must be less than 10 MB.
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Records of previous religious communities, if applicable

Files must be less than 10 MB.
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If previously married, submit all marriage/ divorce/ annulment/ death certificates.

Files must be less than 10 MB.
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Immigration documentation, if applicable.

Files must be less than 10 MB.
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LETTERS OF REFERENCE

References should include: 1) Pastor; 2) Employer or superior (past or present); 3) Friend (please do not use a family member). Please direct three references to submit a confidential reference form here: https://solt.net/solt-sisters-reference-form

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SOLT Sisters' Application