APPLICATION FORM FOR PRESENTER FORMATION FOR CENTERING PRAYER

Application Form for Presenter Formation for Centering Prayer
Dear Applicant:

We are happy that you are applying for Presenter Formation for Centering Prayer scheduled for the weekend of April 14-16, 2023, at Mercy Center Auburn.

As you know, Contemplative Outreach Commissioned Presenters are invited to pass on the method of Centering Prayer which has been approved by Fr. Thomas Keating. Therefore, we have some prerequisites. Please complete the application as carefully and fully as possible to help us with our planning process in order that you may have a grace-filled formation experience.
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CHECKLIST OF PREREQUISITES

Please check off each area of inquiry (if appropriate) and fill in blanks with additional information where asked.
I have participated in a Contemplative Outreach sponsored Centering Prayer Introductory Program.

YesNo
If this was not possible, please explain your introduction to Centering Prayer.
I have been faithful to a practice of Centering Prayer for at least three years.

YesNo
I have been recommended by my Coordinator/Contact Person, or by a member of the Chapter Support Service Team.

YesNo
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*PLEASE NOTE THAT FULL COMMISSIONING IS DEPENDENT ON THE COMPLETION OF THE RETREAT REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED BELOW.
I have attended a five- to ten-day Centering Prayer Intensive Retreat, or I will attend during the Presenter-in-Training period. NOTE: If the above retreats are not geographically available, the participant may substitute four silent weekend Centering Prayer retreats.

Yes - dates provided belowNo - I will attend on dates indicated below
Please provide date(s) and location(s) of retreats you have attended or will attend to meet the commissioning requirement. Date(s) blanks Location(s) blank
I have studied Open Mind, Open Heart by Fr. Thomas Keating and am familiar with Invitation to Love and Intimacy with God, and most of the "Spiritual Journey Series" (CD's, DVD's and/or transcripts).

YesNo
I have the commitment of an active Commissioned Presenter who will mentor my Presenter-in-Training period.

Yes - provide name belowNo - I will ask my Coordinator/Contact Person for assistance in choosing a mentor.
Name of mentor: blanks
Please add any additional information/comments you may have to assist us in our planning process.
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Application Form for Presenter Formation for Centering Prayer

CHECKLIST OF PREREQUISITES