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Interested in beginning your discernment with us?

Please help us learn more about you by completing this initial questionnaire.
We look forward to hearing from you and will keep you in our prayers.

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1. Are you a Catholic? If you are a convert, please give the date of your baptism.

2. Are you in good health? Do you have any health problems that might cause you difficulties in a cloistered living situation (e.g. diabetes, heart trouble, mental illness, or depression)? Is there any record of these in your family?

3. Have you ever been married? If so, please explain. Do you have children or dependents?

4. If not married, have you considered marriage or been engaged?

5. Do you consider yourself capable of a permanent commitment?

6. Have you ever been a member of a religious order? If so, please explain.

7. Have you experienced any kind of dependency (e.g. drugs, alcohol, eating disorders, etc.)?

8. Have you ever belonged to a religious cult?

9. What are your present means of support?

10. Do you have any financial obligations at present? Are you free of debt?

11. Please give a general history of your educational background, and the names of the schools you have attended.

12. Have you had any kind of spiritual direction? Do you belong to any spiritual support group? Do you share your faith with others in any way?

13. What led you to this particular monastery? Have you investigated other monasteries or other religious orders?

14. What are your main spiritual practices at present?

15. Give a brief description of your abilities and interests, or talents.

16. Please describe why you wish to become a Carmelite, and your reasons for choosing a contemplative religious order.

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Carmelite Monastery of Our Lady and Saint Thérèse

Carmel, California

Questionnaire

Interested in beginning your discernment with us?

"Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude."

St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face - Story of a Soul