Questionnaire Concerning Prospective Candidate for the Priesthood

Name of Candidate:

First NameLast Name

Your Name:

First NameLast Name

During what period of time have you known the candidate?

From: (mm/yyyy)

To: (mm/yyyy)

In what capacity have you known him?

PLEASE FILL OUT THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY

PUT N/A IF NOT APPLICABLE

Discipleship: How would you evaluate his level of discipleship at this time in his life?

Explain:

Reliability: When the candidate voluntarily makes a commitment to perform a task, in your opinion, how has the task been done, i.e. in a timely and satisfactory manner?

Explain:

Industry: How well does the candidate look for constructive ways to channel his energies and abilities as opposed to being scattered or misdirected?

Explain:

Emotional Maturity: How well does the candidate exhibit stability and/or an ability to tolerate stress, to work cooperatively and to cope with unusual difficulties?

Explain:

Collaborative Styles: How well does the candidate work with others regardless of their sex, age, color, or creed?

Explain:

Professional Relationships: How well does the candidate function harmoniously with people with whom he disagrees? Choose one from each category:

With Superiors:

With Peers:

With Subordinates:

Explain:

Adaptability: How well does the candidate exhibit a tolerance and capacity for new ideas?

Explain:

Judgment: How well does the candidate make judgment and elicit respect?

Explain:

Social Adaptability: How well do you feel the candidate can comfortably adjust to the pressures of communal living?

Explain:

Interpersonal Relationship: How well does the candidate relate to his peers? i.e. sociability.

Explain:

Interests: How well does the candidate make use of his free time?

Explain:

Physical Condition and Health: How well is the candidate's physical health? How seriously does he take his physical condition?

Explain:

Mood and Outlook: Describe the candidate's general mood.

Explain:

Has the candidate ever discussed his vocation with you? How recently? What were your impressions?

Please comment as regards his spiritual readiness to study for the priesthood: Does he exhibit a prayer life? Has he been receiving spiritual direction? Has he been involved in ministry?

Do you have any knowledge which might indicate that the applicant is not of good character?

If "yes" please explain:

Do you have any knowledge which might indicate that this applicant is, or has been chemically dependent?

If "yes" please explain:

Have you observed any inappropriate actions from this candidate?

If "yes" please explain:

Please add any significant information or impressions which has not been brought out by the preceding questions:

Overall recommendation of this candidate for the priesthood. Check one.

Please explain:

Signature

Date

Thank you for your time and consideration