Application and Membership Process
Links to an application form is found at the bottom of this page.
Those desiring to be admitted into the Fellowship will make application with the Directors. The application process includes:
- Application Form
- Spiritual Autobiography
- Letter of Intent (why does the applicant want to become a member of the Fellowship and what contribution will he/she bring to its life and ministry?)
- Read one book from a list provided by the Formation Director on Celtic Spirituality and write a reflection on it. If well read in the Celtic tradition, the applicant may write a paper about what draws her/him to this tradition and how it affects his/her devotional life.
- Approval of her/his Ecclesial Authority (Bishop) with a letter of recommendation.
- Approval of her/his local Priest or Pastor with a letter of recommendation.
- Approval of her/his Spiritual Director with a letter of recommendation.
- Meeting with the Directors of the Fellowship
- Meeting with the Anamchara of the Fellowship (by phone if not in person)
Once a person has met all the requirements of the application process, he/she will be considered a Novice. The Aspirancy will not last for more than one year unless special arrangements are made with the Directors. An initial Formation process will begin. This level of membership will continue for 18 month to 3 years, to be determined by the Formation Directors.
After the completion of the initial Formation period, the Novice will make preparations for the Profession service, in consultation with the Directors of the Fellowship. The Novice may choose to have her/his vows received at the annual gathering, or in the local parish.
Application Forms
Click here to see the form in a word-processing format. This form can be pasted into your e-mail program, filled out, and e-mailed to us. Or, it can be printed and mailed in.
Click here to see the form in PDF format. This form can be printed, filled out, and mailed in.
Biographies of Current Members and Aspirants
Professions of Vows: Recent photos and descriptions