Places within the Bethany Way Formation Journey are by application only and are limited in number. Completing this application does not guarantee acceptance into the 2027 cohort. Applications are accepted at the discretion of the Bethany Way Coordinators.

In-person Retreat Dates & Times (location in East Melbourne TBC)

Retreat 1 Sat 13 February 10am-4pm
Retreat 2 Sat 20 March 10am-4pm
Retreat 3 Sat 8 May 10am-4pm
Retreat 4 Sat 10 July 10am-4pm
Retreat 5 Sat 4 September 10am-4pm
Retreat 6 Sat 2 October 10am-4pm

Online Content – delivered from February through May and July through October 2027 (with a break from mid-May to mid-July).

Cost
$300 for 20-weeks (including 6 in-person retreats, a journal, and access to online content)

More information is available at the end of this application if you require assistance covering the cost of The Bethany Way.

*Payment will be made separately once your application has been received and considered.

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1. Full Name (Required.)

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3. Contact Number (Required.)

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4. Age Range (Required.)

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5. Parish or Faith Community (Name and Suburb) (Required.)

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6. Please attach a letter of recommendation provided by your parish priest. (Please see below for an example letter as a template)

Template Example:
Must be printed with parish letterhead.

To whom it may concern:

I ________________________, Parish Priest of _____________________________, confirm that I have discussed with _______________________ their involvement and participation in The Bethany Way Formation Journey 2027.

__________________________ is a person in good moral standing with our faith community and with the Church.

(Please add any relevant additional information)

I wholeheartedly recommend them for this formation offering and believe that their participation will be of great benefit for them and for the wider Church.

Yours sincerely,
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Parish Priest (name and signature)
(Required.)

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7. Are you ... (Required.)

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8. Do you have a professional background? If so, in what area? (Required.)

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9. Have you done any tertiary/university level study? If so, please specify certificate/diploma/degree. (Required.)

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10. Please provide a 300-400 word ‘spiritual biography’, taking us through your journey of faith so far. (Required.)

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11. Do you have any previous or current experience in a ministry role with your parish or faith community? Please detail the nature of these roles.

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12. I participated in the Bethany Way Introductory Retreat on: (Required.)

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13. Why would you like to participate in The Bethany Way? Please outline your reasons for applying. (Required.)

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14. I acknowledge that in order to successfully graduate fromThe Bethany Way attendance at 5 out of 6 retreats is required and 80% of the online content must be completed. (Required.)

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15. To cover the cost of The Bethany Way, there are several options available. Please indicate which works best for you. (Required.)

Thank you for your application.

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