Spiritual Direction Intake Questionnaire

In order to help you prepare for spiritual direction—and to help Oliver prepare to accompany you—please complete the intake questionnaire below prior to your introductory 30-minute meeting.

Personal Information

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

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Date of birth

YYYY

Work/occupation

Religious affiliation

With what tradition(s) or denomination(s) do you identify?

Spiritual Direction Interest

Where would you like spiritual direction sessions to be held?

How frequently are you looking to meet?

Describe your history with spiritual direction. If you have had spiritual direction before, please briefly describe these past experiences, noting anything that worked well or that you with you could change. If you are new to spiritual direction, how did you hear about it?

What do you hope to gain through spiritual direction?

Given your present commitments and life responsibilities, please rank your commitment to spiritual direction and regular prayer?

(rate on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the highest)

How much time are you able to realistically commit to spiritual practice (prayer, contemplation, meditation, reflection, etc.) each day or week?

Spiritual Background

What are some of your regular spiritual and/or devotional practices?

1-2 paragraphs

Who is God to you?

1-2 paragraphs

Who are you to God?

1-2 paragraphs

Please describe an experience when you felt especially close to God.

1-2 paragraphs

Please describe your present relationship with God. What are you seeking from God right now?

1-2 paragraphs

Once you submit, you will be redirected to a scheduler. Please book a 30-minute introductory meeting with Oliver.

Spiritual Direction Intake Questionnaire

Oliver Goodrich