Welcome.

You're ready for the adventure. Here's how to apply for The Saint Paul Seminary Catechetical Institute Pillars Program.

1. Draft a brief, one-page personal statement.
2. Obtain two brief letters of recommendation, one from your pastor and one from an additional person.
3. Fill out and submit the below application form.

Your name(Required)

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First name as you'd like it to appear on your name tag(Required)

Your Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Email(Required)

Confirm email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Your birthday(Required)

Home parish (name, pastor, and city/state)(Required)

How did you first hear about the Catechetical Institute?(Required)

Are you interested in the Institute for Diaconate Formation?(Required)

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?(Required)

Area(s) of study(Required)

Employment background(Required)

Enter your current workplace and job title.

Do you have any experience or interest in leading a small group?(Required)

Personal statement(Required)

In ONE page (uploaded file), please discuss your reasons for pursuing classes at The Saint Paul Seminary Catechetical Institute as well at your academic plans and any relevant future goals.

Max. file size: 256 MB.

Personal recommendation letter(Required)

Please provide a brief letter of recommendation from a personal reference (not your pastor). Be sure it includes his or her name, title/position, address, and phone number.

Max. file size: 256 MB.

Pastor recommendation letter

REQUIRED. Please provide a brief letter of recommendation from your pastor (even if you don't know him personally, he will want to know you're taking the class). Be sure it includes his name, title/position, address, and phone number. If your pastor wishes to send the letter to us directly, have him mail it to Catechetical Institute, Attn: Registration, 2260 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105.

Max. file size: 256 MB.

Electronic signature(Required)

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Catechetical Institute Pillars Program Application (Diocese of Joliet)

Class of Archbishop Fulton Sheen

Welcome.

You're ready for the adventure. Here's how to apply for The Saint Paul Seminary Catechetical Institute Pillars Program.