CSM Application Form

Program Application

Provided by Holy Family School of Faith Institute
Under the guidance of Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, Holy Family School of Faith Institute offers a course of study combining distance-learning courses with in-person sessions offered at Savior Pastoral Center in Kansas City, Kansas. The program aims to form Spiritual Mentors for the New Evangelization to serve as guide and companion to others on their journey to holiness. It is designed for Catholics who have a desire to develop a deep prayer and sacramental life, to increase their knowledge of the Catholic faith, to grow in the virtues and a desire to help others do the same.

We are currently accepting applications for our Class of 2027. The in-residence schedule is as follows:

Session I - February 23 - 28, 2026
Session II - September 14 - 19, 2026
Session III - February 22 - 27, 2027
Session IV - September 13 - 18, 2027

The cost for the session includes all the courses in the session, course materials, room and board during the session. A new price structure is being developed, and you'll be contacted once details are confirmed.

Please carefully read this application. Make sure the information you provide is complete and accurate. A one-time application fee of $30 will be collected at the time of application.

If you have any question/issue, do not hesitate to reach us at spiritualmentorship@schooloffaith.com

Personal Information
Full Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
First name you prefer to be called
Maiden Name (if applicable)
Maiden Name
Gender*

MaleFemale
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Mobile Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Secondary Phone

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail*
Please make sure your email address is entered correctly.
Current Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Marital Status*
Occupation (If retired, please write: [former occupation] - retired.) *

Information About Your Current Parish
Parish Name*
Parish Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parish Phone*

Area CodePhone Number
Pastor of Current Parish*

PrefixFirst NameLast Name

Information About Your Baptism
If you don't have the exact dates and locations yet, please make note in the box below titled "Note regarding sacraments received..."

You can obtain that information and send it to spiritualmentorship@schooloffaith.com as soon as you're able.
Date of Baptism*

MonthDayYear
Date
Baptismal Name if different from above

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Please explain the reason for the different name if it's NOT due to marriage.
Name of Church where you were baptized
Church address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Sacraments Received in the Catholic Church
First Reconciliation - Parish Received*
Year Received*
First Communion - Parish Received*
Year Received*
Confirmation - Parish Received*
Year Received*
Note regarding sacraments received...

Questions For Your Discernment
Why do you want to become a Spiritual Mentor?*

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What are your expectations for the course of study?*

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Have you ever been through a similar program?*

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What kind of formation and religious education have you had up to this point?*

0/250
How did you hear about this program?*

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Do you have a spiritual mentor currently that you meet with on a monthly basis or do you need a spiritual mentor? (If you have a mentor, please share his/her name below.)*

Please Provide One or Two References That We May Contact
Primary Reference - Must be a Priest*

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
Priest/Parish Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Priest/Parish Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Priest Email*
Please make sure the priest's email address is entered correctly.
2nd Reference (Optional)

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
2nd Reference Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
2nd Reference Phone

Area CodePhone Number
2nd Reference Email
example@example.com

Terms And Conditions
By filling out this application, it does not mean an immediate acceptance to the Catholic Spiritual Mentors Program but a request for consideration to be a participant.

Applicants must be at least 25 years of age and have been a practicing Catholic for the past 3 years by the time the program begins. (If you don't meet these requirements yet feel called to become a spiritual mentor, please contact us to discuss further. Situations can be reviewed on an individual basis.) There will be a personal interview required for entrance to the program and this interview may be done via Zoom or phone.

There is an ongoing discernment for the suitability of each accepted candidate throughout the duration of the program and understanding that each candidate is under probationary status during the program.

Each accepted candidate is expected to abide by the Code of Conduct during the length of the program and upon completion of it.

These terms and conditions are subject to change.
I have read and understand the Terms and Conditions*

Yes, I agree/understand

Code of Conduct
I understand that if accepted into the Catholic Spiritual Mentors Program, I am expected to:
- complete the required pre-requisite distance learning courses prior to each of the in-residence sessions.
- have a spiritual director/mentor during the program and upon completion of it with whom I am meeting regularly (monthly).
- be faithful to the teachings of the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church.
- maintain confidentiality with regard to the mentee* during the program and upon completion of it.
- exercise prudence before, during, and after the spiritual mentorship sessions with the mentee. This includes:
  - not offering spiritual mentorship to persons of the opposite gender.
  - not consuming alcohol during the spiritual mentorship session.
  - not offering spiritual mentorship to minors**.
- understand that this code of conduct is subject to change.
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*“Mentee” is the person to whom spiritual mentorship is being offered
**The Catholic Spiritual Mentors Program is not designed specifically to equip you to offer spiritual mentorship to minors. To do this, you will need additional training, for example the Virtus Training.
I have read and understand the Code of Conduct*

Yes, I agree/understand

Pay Application Fee and Submit Form
How would you like to pay the $30 application fee?*

I will pay by credit card by completing the form below.I will pay by check. (Please mail check to School of Faith, 13240 Craig Street, Overland Park, KS 66213, ATTN: Stephanie Jacobson)

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