ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES OF MISSION INSTITUTE
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CATECHISTS AND LEADERS OF CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES
Enrollment is based on the results of a personal interview.
Documents required for enrollment:
1. Statement (according to the included sample)
2. Autobiographical summary
3. A copy of the document on education (transcript)
4. A copy of the certificate of Baptism and Chrismation
5. Copy of church marriage certificate (for married applicants)
6. Photos (4x5 cm) - 4 pcs.
7. Letter of recommendation from the pastor
8. Letter of recommendation from the place of work or study (from persons of the consecrated life - from the abbot of the order or community)
9. Motivational letter (cover letter)
10. Character reference from a layperson from the parish to which the candidate belongs
11. Portfolio for documents
Recommended literature to read before the interview:
Catechism of the UGCC “Christ – Our Pascha”, Svichado 2011 (You can find it at: http://catechism.royaldoors.net).
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CANTORS AND DEACONS
Enrollment is based on the results of a personal interview. (The applicant’s musical abilities will also be evaluated.)
Documents required for enrollment:
1. Statement (according to the included sample)
2. Autobiographical summary
3. A copy of the document on education (transcript)
4. A copy of the certificate of Baptism and Chrismation
5. Copy of church marriage certificate (for married applicants)
6. Photos (4x5 cm) - 4 pcs.
7. Letter of recommendation from the pastor
8. Letter of recommendation from the place of work or study (for individuals of the consecrated life - from the abbot of the order or community)
9. Motivational letter (cover letter)
10. Character reference from a layperson from the parish to which the candidate belongs
11. Portfolio for documents
Recommended literature to read before the interview:
Catechism of the UGCC “Christ – Our Pascha”, Svichado 2011 (pay special attention to catechetical truths).
Example of Statement
Eparch
Chicago Eparchy of St. Nicholas of the UGCC
His Eminence the Bishop
Venedikt Aleksiychuk
_______________________________ (full name)
STATEMENT
I, __________________________________, (name and surname) ask for admittance to study at the missionary institute for specialization of ______________________________ (cantor; catechist; deacon; Christian community leader; no specialization).
I also commit to comply with the principles of the Mission Institute:
- To take an active part in the learning process;
- To choose a spiritual father for the deepening of the spiritual life;
- To assist the priest in the parish to which I belong;
- To deepen my knowledge through various meetings;
- To be a witness of Christ and to bear witness to Him at all times;
- To develop my talents and to share them;
- To make timely payments for the school year.
Signature _________________ Date ______________
Questionnaire - please answer
1. Name and surname
2. Date of birth
3. Place of residence (physical address)
4. Email address
5. Your contact phone number
6. Place of employment (if you work)
7. The address of the parish to which you belong
8. Do you have previous academic degrees? If so, please list.
9. Your hobby?
10. What languages do you speak?
11. What language do you choose for Mission Institute study?
12. Your goals for Mission Institute study?
Documents must be sent to this postal address by September 1 of this year:
Mission Institute
2245 West Rice Street,
Chicago, IL 60622
Electronic copies of the documents should be sent to the e-mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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