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How does one become an Augustinian?

Anyone who has met the requirements can be an Augustinian Brother or Priest.

A series of programs together, known as the Formation Program, set the course for those who feel that they might be called to the Augustinian way of life.

An eligible candidate (High School graduate, College student or Degree Holder) will be asked to take the preliminary I.Q. Examination and he will be invited to join the Search-In and Vocation Seminar.

If the individual then feels called to examine the Augustinian life more closely, he may apply for acceptance into the Order and spend years of further studies and formation.

For High School Graduates:

  • 4 yrs. Philosophy
  • 1 yr. Novitiate
  • 4 yrs. Theology
  • 1 yr. Pastoral Exposure

For Degree Holders:

  • 1 yr. Aspirancy
  • 1 yr. Postulancy
  • 1 yr. Novitiate
  • 4 yrs. Theology
  • 1 yr. Pastoral Exposure

Requirements

  • Certificates of Baptism and Confirmation
  • Certificate of Catholic Marriage of Parents
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character from an Academic Superior or Parish Priest
  • Medical Certificate
  • Police Clearance/NBI Clearance
  • Passing results of a set of entrance examinations and interviews

High School Graduates:

  • NSAT result of at least 80%
  • Form 137 (Report Card) with an academic average of at least 85%
  • I.Q. of at least 100%
  
1 Augustinian Order Logo

The heart, a flame and a book have always featured in almost any Augustinian-related logo, and have great significance to everybody in the tradition of Augustine. The heart is aflame, and pierced by an arrow; both these suggest love - the love of God and of all humanity. The arrow, piercing the heart and causing a droplet of blood, also reminds us of the prayer of Saint Augustine, "Lord, you have wounded me with your Word." The book represents the teachings of the gospel, the writings of Augustine, and the commitment of the Order of Saint Augustine to learning, for Augustine said that the whole world is our classroom for our whole life. The present logo is about forty years old, and is thought to have been designed in the United States. If anyone can send more details, please inform the Augnet webmaster by using the Contact button at the bottom of the screen. Older versions of the logo were more ornate, and sometimes also featured an Augustinian cincture (cinctura) and the mitre and crozier ("rod") of a bishop. The Augnet logo very obviously displays the Augustinian symbols, and adds the globe to indicate its worldwide electronic reach.

 

College Students/Degree Holders:

  • Transcript of Records with an academic average of 2.0 or its equivalent
  • Certificate of Transfer Credential
  • I.Q. of at least 100%