Laudato Seeds of Change 2026 Application: Part 1

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Event Details

Thank you for your interest in the inaugural Laudato Seeds of Change immersion program with the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. We are excited to invite you to apply for this program, where we will foster opportunities for action, where all participants will commit to lifestyle change and spiritual renewal – discerning how they can shift from an attitude of stewardship to one of kinship. In this year’s program, we will be accepting up to seven (7) women who are at least twenty (20) years old for two-weeks between Sunday, June 21 and Sunday, July 5, 2026.

SECTION A: IDENTIFYING INFORMATION(Required)

First Name Last Name

Address(Required)

Address Line 1 City State ZIP Code

Phone Number with Area Code(Required)

Preferred Email Address(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Birth Date(Required)

SECTION B: EDUCATION HISTORY

High school name(Required)

High school graduation year(Required)

Have you attended college?(Required)

Yes

Some

College or university name, if applicable

College or university graduation year, if applicable

Undergraduate area of study, if applicable

Have you attended graduate school?(Required)

Yes

Some

Graduate school name, if applicable

Graduate school area of study, If applicable

Are you interested in pursuing further education?(Required)

Yes

Some

If so, what field of study are you interested in?

SECTION C: EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Please list previously held jobs, places of employment, role, years employed. You can also email a current resume to sharper@ewsndden.org – just note in this field that you will send resume.(Required)

If you have any professional certifications or licenses that you would like to share, please do so here:

SECTION D: SELF-REFLECTION QUESTIONS

The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur value self-reflection as a means of growth, and to promote our passions and energy into good work. Consider these questions as an opportunity for introspection. PLEASE COMPLETE AT LEAST THREE OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. You can also submit your responses as a video/audio recording to sharper@ewsndden.org.

1. What interests you about the Laudato Seeds for Change two-week immersion program? What attracts you about working at Cuvilly Arts & Earth and living simply and communally with other women? What areas do you think might be the most challenging for you in this experience?

2. The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur are a community of women religious who have committed to continue a strong educational tradition, prophetic witness to peace and justice, and dedicated to eco-spirituality and care for our common home. How do you see your passions, strengths, and experiences align with the life and efforts of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur?

3. Sister Dorothy Stang, SNDdeN stood in solidarity with the farmers in their struggle for human rights and to protect the forest from mass destruction. Already 20% of the forest had been destroyed. The logging and burning of the forest is turning land that was once called the lungs of the world into a significant producer of carbon dioxide. In her work with the powerless, she made enemies among the powerful. What has your experience of solidarity with the poor, intentional community life been, and how have the communities in your life helped shape you into who you are today?

4. Through our experiences, our education, our prayer and our relationships with others, we are consistently growing and transforming. Tell us about a time that you have undergone a conversion of life, a conversion of perspective or a conversion of heart. What was that experience like for you? Was it an intentional or unexpected journey?

5. Prayer and spiritual growth are central to the life of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. As a participant in Laudato Seeds for Change, you wilI be encouraged to delve into your own spiritual life through communal prayer, classes, discussions and spiritual friendships. All are welcome into this program regardless of religious background. Describe your spiritual and/or religious journey thus far in your life? In what ways would you like to grow personally and spiritually through this experience?

SECTION E: LOGISTICS QUESTIONS

Your answers to these questions do not affect our considering you for the program — they are simply to help us plan and prepare adequately.

Do you currently have a valid driver’s license and vehicle?(Required)

Yes

Vehicle

Do you currently have the clearances necessary to work with children in Massachusetts?(Required)

Yes

Unsure

Are there any hesitations or logistic concerns that you have or may need assistance navigating in relation to living simply at the Spirituality Center and working at Cuvilly Arts and Earth Center?

Are there any accommodations (physical, dietary, health-related) that you anticipate needing for the two-week period? If so, please explain to the degree you are comfortable:

SECTION F: REFERENCES(Required)

Applicants need to provide at least one (1) personal and one (1) professional reference.

Personal Reference(Required)

Our team will call or email them and ask questions such as: In what context do you know the applicant? How long have you known the applicant? We'll ask them to speak to the following about your ability to practice mutual relationships and collaboration; to welcome others with respect for each person’s human dignity; to seek kinship with the Earth; to integrate reflection and action. We'll ask them to describe the passions and energy that you will bring to the world, and your desire for personal growth and formation.

Personal Reference #1(Required)

First Name Last Name

Phone Number with Area Code(Required)

Preferred Email Address(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Personal Reference #2

First Name Last Name

Phone Number with Area Code

Preferred Email Address

Enter Email Confirm Email

Professional/Educational Reference(Required)

Our team will call or email them and ask questions such as: In what context do they know you? How long have they known you? They'll be asked to speak to the following about your ability to collaborate well with others; to welcome others with dignity and respect; to be reliable and positive in the face of challenge; and to adapt to the environment around them.

Professional/Educational Reference(Required)

First Name Last Name

Phone Number with Area Code(Required)

Preferred Email Address(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Contact Details

If you have any questions throughout the application process, please reach out to Sabrina Harper at sharper@ewsndden.org or 650-286-4177.