Presenter Formation for Centering Prayer Application Form
Greetings! We are happy that you are making an application for our Formation Retreat. As you know, Contemplative Outreach Commissioned Presenters bring to others the method of Centering Prayer as developed by Father Thomas Keating. Thorough understanding of the method and background is essential. Therefore, Contemplative Outreach has established certain pre-requisites for participants in this retreat. Please complete this application fully to help the retreat facilitators to provide a meaningful and fruitful retreat experience. Thank you!
Basic Information
Name
First Name
Last Name
Address
Street Address
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City
State / Province
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Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
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Checklist of Pre-requisites
Please check off each area of inquiry and provide additional information where asked.
I have participated in a Centering Prayer Introductory Program/Workshop sponsored by Contemplative Outreach.
yes
no
If you have not attended such a program/workshop, please explain your introduction to Centering Prayer.
I have consistently practiced Centering Prayer for at least three years.
yes
no
I have been recommended for this retreat by a local Contemplative Outreach Chapter Coordinator/Contact Person or by a member of the Chapter Support Service Team.
yes
no
If you answered "yes," please provide the name of person making the recommendation.
Please note that FULL COMMISSIONING is dependent on the completion of the following:
I have attended a five- to ten-day Centering Prayer Intensive Retreat or I will attend during the Presenter-In-Training period. NOTE: If such retreats are not geographically accessible, the applicant may substitute four silent weekend Centering Prayer Retreats.
yes
no
If you have attended such a retreat, please provide the date and location.
If you have NOT attended such a retreat, please provide the proposed date and location.
I have read the following books by Father Thomas Keating:
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Yes
No
Open Mind Open Heart
Invitation to Love
Intimacy with God
I have completed most of Father Thomas Keating’s “Spiritual Journey” series (DVD/CD/Transcript):
yes
no
I have the support of an active Commissioned Presenter who will mentor me in the Presenter-In-Training period.
yes, I do
no, I do not, but I will seek out a mentor
If you currently have the support of a mentor, please provide their name.
Please feel free to share any additional information/comments.
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