Application Form for the Oblates of the Servants of God of St. Augustine

“One Mind and One Heart Intent Upon God”

Section I — Personal Information

Section II — Spiritual Background

Section III — Understanding the Oblate Vocation

I understand that the Oblate vocation has a dual mission:

  • To support the life, prayer, ministry, and vocations of the Servants of God of St. Augustine.
  • To bring the Augustinian spirit of “one mind and one heart intent upon God” into the world through my daily life.

Section IV — Pillars of commitment

I understand that Oblates are invited to live according to the following pillars of our spiritual community:

  • SERVICE: Living the Works of Mercy through service according to my state in life.
  • EVANGELIZATION: Encouraging others to grow in faith and discern their vocation, especially supporting vocations to the Church and to the Servants of God of St. Augustine.

Section V — Personal Commitment

With the help of God, I intend to strive to live as an Oblate by:

  • Remaining faithful to daily prayer and the sacramental life of the Church.
  • Supporting the Monastery through prayer and service.
  • Offering my time in works of mercy and Christian service.
  • Encouraging and supporting vocations to the Church and to the Servants of God of St. Augustine.
  • Living as a witness of Christ in my family, workplace, parish, and community.

Section VI — Read the Oblate Statutes

Before submitting your application, please read the official Statutes of the Oblates. They explain the prayer life, formation, responsibilities, and structure of the Oblate vocation.

Section VII — Declaration of Intent

I freely request admission to the formation and novitiate of the Oblates of the Servants of God of St. Augustine. I understand that this vocation is a spiritual commitment and way of life, not merely membership in an organization. I ask God for the grace to discern and live faithfully according to this calling.

Signature & Acknowledgment

“With the Help of God”

I submit this application freely and sincerely. I understand that admission to formation does not constitute the Act of Oblation, and I am willing to enter this period of prayer, formation, and discernment with openness to God’s will.

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