2026 Application Form

We are delighted that you are making an application to our retreat program. You are welcome to complete this application in one sitting, or you may save it as a draft and return to it later. To save as a draft, scroll all the way down to the bottom of the application, click save as a draft, and enter the email you would like the draft link to.

This application is meant to be a thoughtful, prayerful, and reflective process. Please take your time completing it. If you need to take a break and come back later, click SAVE AS A DRAFT at the bottom of your application form, and a link to return will be emailed to the email address provided.

The application consists of two parts: a questionnaire and a faith autobiography. If you need more time, remember to SAVE AS DRAFT.

Name *

Email Address *

Phone *

Street Address *

City *

State/Province *

ZIP / Postal Code *

Age (optional)

Faith Community (optional

Preference for retreats and meetings *We are offering three options- ONE- primarily in-person in Seattle (7 times at St. Joseph Church, 2 on zoom- Jan & Feb ) TWO- primarily in-person in Tacoma (7 times at Bellarmine Prep, 2 on zoom- Jan & Feb ) or THREE- attending all online using Zoom.Option 1 - primarily in-person in Seattle (7 times at St. Joseph Church, 2 on zoom- Jan & Feb )Option 2 - primarily in-person in Tacoma (7 times at Bellarmine Prep, 2 on zoom- Jan & Feb )Option 3 - attending all online using Zoom.

Section 1: What draws you to SEEL?

The SEEL retreat encourages each of us to explore and deepen our relationship to God, Spirit and the Person of Jesus. What is your anticipation, curiosity and/or resistance to this invitation? *

What is your hope and desire in making this nine month retreat? *

Section 2: PrayerA big part of our retreat is dedicating time each day (an hour a day is ideal) for developing your prayer practice. It is in this intentional, daily prayer that the retreat “happens”.

Describe your current experience of prayer. How do you pray? What assists you and what are challenges you face in prayer? *

Section 3: Your AvailabilitySEEL requires a commitment of daily prayer, attending monthly retreat mornings and meeting with a spiritual director twice a month.

Can you commit to this retreat and see it as a priority? What are your other family/work/volunteer commitments? Are there any special situations in your life that may possibly affect or become an obstacle to your retreat commitment? *

What kind of a support system do you have? (ie. family, friends) Do you feel that you have the support you need to make this commitment to God and to your retreat? *

Section 4: Spiritual DirectionOur team of spiritual directors come from a variety of Christian traditions. They are dedicated to you, as a retreatant, in meeting you right where you are and assisting you in your unique journey.

What has been your past experience of spiritual direction (e.g. informally sharing your spiritual journey with someone, within a directed retreat setting, ongoing direction, etc.)? *

What do you find helpful in a spiritual director? If you have not had a spiritual director before, what do you think might be helpful in someone you will share with twice a month? *

Section 6: Faith Autobiography

Information about the Faith Autobiography

Our hope in you writing your faith autobiography is that it will help you see where God’s presence has been throughout your life and how you have been led to this point of applying to SEEL. This is not meant to be a laborious, anxious process, but more of a prayerful reflection.

Think of the events of your spiritual journey as stepping stones. Try to recall not just the outward events from your life but the inward meanings they had for you. Here are some suggestions to consider as you ponder your faith story:

What has brought me to this point where I desire to do this retreat?
What are the significant experiences, people, events that have lead me into a deeper relationship with God?
How do I connect with God? Or how am I aware of my relationship to God?
What has prayer been for me? How am I praying now and is that nourishing me?
How has the following influenced my relationship with God: my family of origin: my parents, my birth, my gender, my culture/ethnicity, my place in my family?
When have I experienced God being most present and absent? How has God come to me through the joy/challenges of my life?
What are some personal qualities that I particularly like about myself? What are some qualities about myself that I find challenging?
How/where do I find God in the social needs of our times

Your application and faith autobiography are confidential, and will be shared only with the SEEL Staff (Core Team) and your spiritual director.

Faith Autobiography *should be 500-1500 words

Section 7: Recomendations

References

In addition to filling out this application and writing your faith autobiography, we ask for two people who would have knowledge of your spirituality and readiness for this kind of retreat experience (i.e. spiritual director, pastor, person who recommended SEEL to you, etc. Please do not have family members write a reference). When you fill out this form, your references will automatically receive an email with their own form to fill out.

Reference 1 *

Reference 2 *

Save as Draft

When your application is received, we will contact you for a brief phone interview. Once you are accepted you will receive an email and additional information on how to choose a pledge amount that is right for you. You may pay your registration fee on-line at our website using this link: http://www.seelpugetsound.org/apply.html

If you have any further questions about SEEL Puget Sound, call us at 206-721-3518 and leave a voice mail message- or email us at info@seelpugetsound.org. We will get back to you as soon as possible! We look forward to receiving all of your application materials soon.

May the grace of God who is calling you to this transforming journey give you joy and peace!