Reference Form

Thank you for being willing to provide a reference for an applicant to The Studion. If you have any questions, please contact us. Spiritual Direction has been defined as “helping a person directly with his or her relationship with God.” The ministry of Spiritual Direction is primarily about prayerful accompaniment, helping people sort through the questions: “Who is God for me? And who am I for God?” Please answer the following question with these descriptors in mind.

Name of Applicant:

First Name

Last Name

Name of Referee:

First Name

Last Name

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Phone

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Email Address

What is your relationship with the applicant?

How would you describe the applicant’s spiritual life and relationship to God?

What ministry skills and spiritual gifts does the applicant have that may be applicable in the context of Spiritual Direction?

How would you describe the applicant’s interpersonal manner?

Do you think there are any reasons this applicant should not be admitted to this program for the training of spiritual directors?