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Life Commitment International – Interest & Needs Survey

The Religious Formation Conference (RFC) is exploring the development of Life Commitment International, an online formation experience for religious preparing for perpetual/final profession living abroad.
The proposed program would take place over approximately two weeks during the summer months and could include:
* Prerecorded presentations for participants to watch independently
* Live Zoom sessions with a facilitator for discussion and integration
* Small peer-group conversations without a facilitator to build relationships and mutual support
* Scheduling of live sessions based on the time zones represented in the cohort
At this stage, the program has not been finalized. We want to listen first.
Your responses will help RFC determine whether there is sufficient need for Life Commitment International and, if so, how the program should be designed. Please complete this survey by December 31, 2026.
Thank you for helping us discern how RFC can best support those preparing for lifelong commitment in religious life.
1.What is your role?
Select all that apply.
2.In what country are you currently located?
3.Does your congregation currently have members who may be preparing for perpetual/final profession within the next three years?
4.Do you see a need for an international Life Commitment program for religious preparing for perpetual/final profession?
5.How likely would your congregation be to send a participant to Life Commitment International if the program were offered?
6.How helpful would the proposed two-week online model be?
The program would combine prerecorded presentations, facilitated live Zoom integration sessions, and small peer-group conversations.
7.What length would work best?
8.How frequently should participants gather live during the program?
9.What length would be manageable for a facilitated live Zoom session?
10.Which summer months would be most feasible?
Select all that apply.
11.Which areas would be most important to address in a Life Commitment program?
Select up to six.
12.What would make an international Life Commitment program particularly valuable for participants from your congregation or region?
13.What might prevent someone from your congregation from participating?
Select all that apply.
14.In what language(s) would participants from your congregation need the program?
15.What approximate registration fee would be realistic for a two-week online program?
16.Is there anything else RFC should consider as we discern whether and how to develop Life Commitment International?
17.Would you like RFC to contact you if Life Commitment International moves forward?
18.If yes, please provide your name, Congregation/Institute, and your email
Thank you for sharing your experience and perspective.
RFC will review responses received by December 31, 2026, to determine whether there is sufficient interest to develop Life Commitment International and what model would best serve participants.
Your feedback will directly inform our next steps.