St. Benedict Parish Pastoral Reference

St. Benedict Parish

300 Yates Drive, Milton ON L9T 2W3

289-878-3118
Pastoral Reference Form

This form is intended for individuals requesting a Pastoral Reference from St. Benedict Parish in support of their application for school positions. The Diocese of Hamilton, in conjunction with the Catholic School Boards, has instituted a Pastoral Reference protocol which applies to all school boards within the diocese. The new pastoral reference can be used for any of the boards; individual references for differing boards is not required. Please note that Pastoral References will be considered for those who are registered and active within our parish.
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Candidate Name:

First Name and MiddlenameLast Name
Contact Phone Number:
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Contact Email Address:
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Current Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Please upload your baptismal certificate

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Are you a registered parishioner?
If yes, since when?
Do you volunteer at this parish?
If so, what kind of volunteering do you do at the parish?
What type of school board position are you applying for?
Have you previously requested a Pastoral Reference from St. Benedict Parish?
If yes, please indicate the approximate date of your most recent request:
Steps to Obtaining a Pastoral Reference:
☑️STEP 1: Unpacking the CREED

Please click this link to read the UNPACKING THE CREED
Please upload your completed PDF of 'Unpacking the Creed' with your reflections and responses completed here:

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☑️STEP 2: UPLOAD FORMS

Please click this link to view the document:

HCDSB-Pastoral Reference forms
Please upload all the Pastoral Reference forms with your information filled in for ALL THE SCHOOL BOARDS that you are applying to

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☑️STEP 3: DESCRIBE WHY YOU WOULD LIKE TO WORK IN A CATHOLIC EDUCATION SETTING
In a few words, please describe why you would like to work in a Catholic education setting and how do you live your Catholic faith in everyday life?

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☑️STEP 4: BOOK YOUR PASTORAL REFERENCE CATECHESIS DATE

Please select the date you will attend your pastoral reference catechesis. Kindly bring a printed copy of your completed “Unpacking the Creed” and Pastoral Reference forms to your appointment. The session will last approximately 30–60 minutes and will include time for reflection and discussion. At the end of the session, all forms will be signed and sealed with the parish seal.

Appointments are available on most 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 11am (excluding holidays).
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☑️STEP 5: SUBMIT

After completing this form, click submit and remit the administrative fee to process your request. Please make note of your selected date and time in your calendar and set your own reminders.

When you arrive on the day of your appointment, come to parish office reception and let them know you have a schedule pastoral reference meeting, then, someone from the pastoral team will come to get you.

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Pastoral Reference Form

Steps to Obtaining a Pastoral Reference: