Resource of the month

Resource of the month

Screening and Discernment Instrument for Religious Life


This 24-page booklet is meant to assist you with screening candidates and helping them discern religious life. It was written by NRVC member Sister Amy Hereford, C.S.J., J.D., J.C.D., who is also a member of the Canon Law Society.

This workbook provides sample screening forms and checklists that are helpful for those who assess candidates for application to religious life. In particular, this book contains sample forms for various legal and financial concerns that are typically a part of an application to a religious institute.

This affordable resource can also be used for updating a community's application forms. For details and to purchase, click here. Member price: $10. Non-member price: $15.



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