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Letter of Recommendation # 1
To be filled out by applicant's Provincial or Bishop


for ________________________, who is applying for membership in the following session of the Sangre de Cristo Center Program: (Check session and indicate year.)
____ September-December of (Year) _____
____ February-May of (Year) _____

Having reviewed the Prospectus, I am pleased to recommend this applicant as appropriate for participation within that framework. I am adding some candid comments I consider helpful to the participation and the staff; especially in the interview process.

This is my perception of how this person is (a) relating both self and others in living and ministry situations, and (b) entering into developments of our times regarding Church and Society: (Use reverse side if necessary)
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In view of what I have said above, these are some specific gifts and needs which this individual might bring to the Sangre program: (Use reverse side if necessary)
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Additional information:
Please note that these questions will merely assist the Leadership Team in making a fully informed admissions decision. It is our goal to carefully evaluate each applicant based on their "fit" to our program and our program's appropriateness for the applicant.

Please describe in detail any physical limitations the applicant might have (i.e. difficulties with climbing stairs or performing light housework such as washing dishes, dusting, and vacuuming.)
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Does the applicant have or use a hearing aid? Is there a vision impairment that we should be made aware of?
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Will the applicant return to full-time ministry after the sabbatical experience?
Please circle: YES or NO


If not full time, please describe the type of ministry the applicant will be engaged in after sabbatical.
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Please describe any concerns you might have about this applicant participating in the program.
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Because of the nature of the Sangre program, the staff considers it highly desirable that you share the contents of this letter with the applicant. Thank you.


Date:______ Signed: ____________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
E-mail address: ______________________________________________
Position relative to the applicant: _______________________________

Please mail or fax to ADMISSIONS at: SANGRE DE CRISTO CENTER
410 State Rd. 592, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87506-0070 · Fax 505.983.6963