Augustinian Oblates Application | Servants of God of St. Augustine

Section I — Personal Information

First name

Last name

Date of Birth

Phone Number

Street Address

Apartment, Suite, Unit, etc. (optional)

City

State / Province

ZIP / Postal Code

Country

Ecclesial Status

Marital Status

Occupation / Profession (optional)

Parish (optional)

Diocese (optional)

Section II — Spiritual Background

Are you a practicing Catholic?YesNoIn process of returning

How would you describe your current spiritual life?

Have you previously been involved in any religious order, lay movement, third order, oblate program, or spiritual association?YesNo

If yes, please describe. (optional)

Why do you feel called to become an Oblate of the Servants of God of St. Augustine?

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.

I understand and accept this mission.

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.

I understand these commitments.

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.

I commit to strive toward these goals with God’s grace.

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.

Read the Oblate Statutes

I confirm that I have read the Statutes of the Oblates.

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.

I confirm that I am freely requesting admission to the formation and novitiate, and I understand that this application does not constitute the Act of Oblation.

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.

Digital Signature (Type Full Name)

Application Date

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Thank you. Your Oblate inquiry and application have been received. Your submission begins a conversation and discernment with the monastery; admission is confirmed separately.

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