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ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CATECHISTS AND LEADERS OF CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES
Enrollment is based on the results of a personal interview.
Documents required for enrollment:
1. Statement (according to the included sample)
2. Autobiographical summary
3. A copy of the document on education (transcript)
4. A copy of the certificate of Baptism and Chrismation
5. Copy of church marriage certificate (for married applicants)
6. Photos (4x5 cm) - 4 pcs.
7. Letter of recommendation from the pastor
8. Letter of request from the pastor (according to the included sample)
9. Letter of recommendation from the place of work or study (from persons of the consecrated life - from the abbot of the order or community)
10. Motivational letter (cover letter)
11. Character reference from a layperson from the parish to which the candidate belongs
12. Completed Questionnaire
13. Portfolio for documents
Recommended literature to read before the interview:
Catechism of the UGCC “Christ – Our Pascha”, Svichado 2011 (You can find it at: http://catechism.royaldoors.net).
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CANTORS AND DEACONS
(Minor ordinations can be administered only to those who canonically belong to the Ukrainian Catholic Church and the St. Nicholas Eparchy of Chicago.)
Enrollment is based on the results of a personal interview. (The applicant’s musical abilities will also be evaluated.)
Documents required for enrollment:
1. Statement (according to the included sample)
2. Autobiographical summary
3. A copy of the document on education (transcript)
4. A copy of the certificate of Baptism and Chrismation
5. Copy of church marriage certificate (for married applicants)
6. Photos (4x5 cm) - 4 pcs.
7. Letter of recommendation from the pastor
8. Letter of request from the pastor (according to the included sample)
9. Letter of recommendation from the place of work or study (from persons of the consecrated life - from the abbot of the order or community)
10. Motivational letter (cover letter)
11. Character reference from a layperson from the parish to which the candidate belongs
12. Completed Questionnaire
13. Portfolio for documents
Recommended literature to read before the interview:
Catechism of the UGCC “Christ – Our Pascha”, Svichado 2011 (pay special attention to catechetical truths).
Sample of Statement - DOWNLOAD
To Bishop Benedict (Aleksiychuk)
St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy
I, __________________________________, (first and last name), appeal to you with a request to accept me as a student at the Mission Institute as a: ____________________________ (cantor, catechist, deacon, or undecided).
I promise to comply with the following:
- To actively participate in the educational process;
- To choose a spiritualist to enrich the spiritual life;
- To assist the Priest in the Parish to which you belong;
- To deepen my knowledge through various meetings;
- To be a witness of Jesus Christ and to testify Him forever;
- To develop my talents and share them;
- To make payments in a timely manner throughout the school year.
Signature: _________________ Date:______________
Sample of request by parish priest - DOWNLOAD
To Bishop Benedict (Aleksiychuk)
St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy
REQUEST
I, _____________________________, (first and last name of priest), appeal to you with a request to accept my parishioner _________________________
(first and last name of parishioner) as a student at the Mission Institute as a: _______________________ (cantor, catechist, deacon, or undecided).
I promise to comply with the following:
To assist the student with the realization of the project, that student will be realizing in my parish;
To deepen student knowledge through various meetings (recommended once a month);
To make Parish obligation payments in a timely manner throughout the school year;
To participate in the defense of the final thesis;
Signature: _________________ Date:______________
Questionnaire - DOWNLOAD
1. First and last name
2. Date of birth
3. Place of residence (physical address)
4. Email address
5. Your contact phone number
6. Place of employment (if you work)
7. The address of the parish to which you belong
8. Do you have previous academic degrees? If so, please list.
9. Your hobby?
10. What languages do you speak?
11. What language do you choose for Mission Institute study?
12. Your goals for Mission Institute study?
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Documents must be sent to this postal address by August 1 of this year:
Mission Institute
2245 West Rice Street,
Chicago, IL 60622
Electronic copies of the documents should be sent to the e-mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
