The School for Pastoral Ministry application is a three-step process:

• Complete the application form (online form below; paper form available under Download Forms section)
• Submit three letters of recommendation(download the form and provide it to each of the three individuals you list in your application):
  • One personal recommendation 
  • Two from people in leadership positions in your parish or diocesan agency who would be able to comment about your potential for ministry (e.g. parish staff, parish council members, director of religious education, school principal, etc.) One of these letters must be from your pastor or parochial administrator.
  • The recommendation letters submitted on your behalf must match the names of the three individuals you list in your application. Please give the Recommendation Form to each of them and have them email it directly to: [email protected]
• Submit your qualifying documents:
  • Email a copy of your Basic Catechetical Formation Certification received from Serra Catechetical Institute or Equivalent Basic Certification to [email protected] 
  • Email your signed Letter of Intent and Learning Covenant form to [email protected]