DOMINICAN FRIARS
Philippine Province
Has an intellectual capacity for serious study.
Must be 18–38 years old, male, and at least a Senior High School graduate.
Physically healthy and psychologically mature appropriate to his age.
Has a good moral character and a sound Christian life.
Has the right motivation and the free will to serve God and His Church through the Dominican way of life.
Has completed 1-year residency outside any seminary or religious formation program (for those who previously underwent any seminary or religious formation program).
The applicant shall register by filling out the Google Form.
SCAN TO REGISTER FOR APPLICATION
The applicant shall be contacted by the Promoter of Vocations or his representative for the schedule and details of entrance examination administration.
The applicant shall be informed of the result of the entrance examination.
Essay on his Vocation Story
Application Letter addressed to the Promoter of Vocations
Duly accomplished Applicant's Data Sheet (template to be provided)
2 × 2 Picture (with collar and on a white background)
Whole Body Picture (in decent clothing and on a plain background)
Transcript of Records or Form 137/138 (whichever is applicable)
Upon passing the entrance examination, the applicant prepares the following documents (soft copies) for submission:
The Parish Priest
The School Director or Principal (if Senior High School fresh graduate)
The Employer (if previously employed)
The Previous Rector/Formator (if one underwent seminary or religious formation in the past)
Recommendation Letter from:
Soft copies of the said documents shall be emailed to:
Submitted documents shall be reviewed.
The Dean of the College/Faculty (if College fresh graduate)
After submitted documents have been reviewed, the applicant shall be scheduled for initial interview/s.
After deliberation, the applicant shall be informed of the result of the initial interview/s.
Upon passing the initial interview/s, the applicant must undergo a medical examination in the clinic of his choice.
Required parameters shall be provided.
A soft copy of the Medical Examination Result, with the laboratory results as attachments, must be emailed to the Promoter of Vocations or his representative.
These shall also be included in the deliberation of the applicant.
After deliberation, the applicant shall be informed if he is recommended for the Final Interview.
The applicant shall be scheduled for the Final Interview with a panel of interviewers, i.e., the Admissions Committee members.
After the Final Interview, the Admissions Committee shall deliberate on the applicant's status.
The applicant shall be informed of the result of the deliberation.
The names of those who passed the Final Interview shall be forwarded to the Prior Provincial.
Upon his approval, they shall officially be qualified for the Dominican Postulancy Formation Program.
Accepted candidates shall be instructed and guided further as to their preparations for the Postulancy Formation Program.
Application for
Formation Year 2026–2027
The application process of the Dominican Province of the Philippines is designed to help both the applicant and the Order discern God's call with clarity, sincerity, and responsibility. Each stage—from registration and examination to interviews and final approval—provides an opportunity to assess the applicant's readiness for Dominican religious life while fostering a spirit of prayerful discernment. Those who feel called to preach the Gospel in the footsteps of St. Dominic are invited to begin this journey of vocation by following the steps outlined below.