Two referrals must be filled out by non-family members and mailed to The REAP Team as part of the application process. Print and give the referral directly to your the two people you selected or email the referral link to each person. Unfortunately, we are not able to accept emailed referrals at this time. We ask that the form be printed out and then mailed to the REAP Team office at the address below by July 15.
Applicant's Information
Name___________________________________________
Phone____________________
The following is to be completed by the Referent only:
Thank you for taking the time to fill out this letter of reference for the Catholic youth retreat ministry of the REAP (Retreat Evangelization and Prayer) Team. We greatly value the information that we receive in these referrals and use them as an important source in determining whether or not someone should be accepted to our ministry. Because our volunteers serve in positions of spiritual leadership for young people, we accept only those applicants who show exemplary Christian character and who possess the skills necessary for successfully leading youth to Christ. Your honest and straightforward appraisal of the applicant's strengths and weaknesses will help to insure the fielding of the finest possible team members during the coming year. You may rest assured that everything in this form will be held as strictly confidential. Thank you!
Referent's Information
Name___________________________________________
Permanent Address______________________ City_________________ State____ Zip________
Home Phone____________________ Work Phone____________________
If needed, I may be contacted at ____home ____work ____either.
Please completed the following sentence:
I am presently [Under 20 20-24 25-29 30-39 40-49 50+] years of age. (please circle one)
About the Applicant
Please answer the following questions in the space provided. If you need more space, feel free to use another page.
1. How long have you known the applicant, and in what kind of relationship?
2. How well would you say you know the applicant?
____very well ____well ____average ____not well ____very little
3. How does the applicant respond to authority?
4. Can the applicant take responsibility and demonstrate leadership?
5. Are you aware of any instances of mental or emotional illness which the applicant or members of the applicant's family have had?
____Yes ____No (If yes, please explain.)
6. Do you have any reason to question the applicant's moral character?
____Yes ____No (If yes, please explain.)
7. Are you aware of any outstanding gifts or abilities in the applicant?
8. What degree of confidence would you give this applicant in:
a) One-on-one ministry: (low) 1 2 3 4 5 (high)
b) leadership position: (low) 1 2 3 4 5 (high)
Please comment:
9. Using the scale below, please rate the applicant on the following:
| Unknown |
Poor |
Below Average |
Average |
Above Average |
Excellent |
| "UN" |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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____ Self-discipline
____ Self-control
____ Self-confidence
____ Punctuality
____ Integrity
____ Adaptability
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____ Respected by peers
____ Dependability
____ Common sense
____ Cooperation
____ Pleasing demeanor
____ Communication skills
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____ Emotional stability
____ Well-rounded interests
____ Ability to work through conflicts
____ Spiritual maturity
____ Knowledge of Scripture
____ Ability to share faith |
In the event that an opportunity to comment on some important information about the applicant has not been given, please use the space below or another page to include your remarks.
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| (Referent's Signature) |
(Date Signed) |
Thank you for taking the time to complete this reference letter for The REAP Team. I am very grateful for your assistance.
Please mail the completed form to the REAP Team Office by July 15 to:
The REAP Team
27 Grand Circle Drive
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
