St. Peter upon the Water
A Center for Spiritual Direction and Formation
P. O. Box 509, Ingram, TX 78025
(830) 367-5959

Dear Friends,

Attached is your application packet for Cycle 6, St. Peter upon the Water Formation Program. 

1.Return the following documents, TYPEWRITTEN, to St. Peter upon the Water:
Send these documents either by email to dorothy@stpeteruponthewater.org, or in hard copy by post as you complete and/or receive them.  

• Application form
• Personal Discernment document
• Pastor or Religious Superior Recommendation Form
• Second Recommendation Form (Spiritual Director, Colleague, other…)
• Criminal Background Check (even if you have turned one of these in to your 
      parish, you must return this one as well)
• Current Photograph
• UPDATED Baptism Certificate issued within the last five (5) years (it should 
      include other sacraments on the back, i.e., Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders, etc)
• a $50 check or money order made out to St. Peter upon the Water

2.Keep the following documents for your information:

• Program Brochure
• Program Description to help you discern whether this is a call and if it fits with your current lifestyle, responsibilities, and other commitments 
• Document checklist
• Three-year schedule of all required weekends/retreats

3. Upon completion of the documents, you will be called for an interview.   Interviews will begin in late August.  We will continue to interview throughout the year as packets are completed and space is available.   

Please know that Bishop Mike and the formation team are all praying for peace in your discernment.  Please pray and take your time to do this well.  I will be available for questions and to chat with you at any time.  God bless you.
In Christ’s service,
Dorothy Cass, Co-Director
dorothy@stpeteruponthewater.org