MROP 2024: Application Form

REGISTRATION CLOSES ~ August 15, 2024

Shrine Mont Retreat and Conference Center, Orkney Springs, VA
Wednesday September 18 - Sunday, September 22, 2024

Cost: $750 — $250 deposit required with application

Application

Note that registration deadline is August 15, 2024. Call John Ball at 240-434-2998, if you want to discuss late registration.

Thank you for your interest in the Men's Rites of Passage event at Shrine Mont Retreat and Conference Center.

The Rites of Passage are most appropriate for men who are spiritually searching, who have already done some kind of men’s work and who are not in a major reaction against God, grace, or transformation. It is important to note that you must be in good health and have a basic ability to move around in nature.

We believe it’s best if you approach this experience as a lone seeker. Fathers and sons are normally not initiated together, nor is this a buddy experience. You may come with friends but expect to be assigned to a group where you will be anonymous and start from zero together with your group. (You will actually find this to be an advantage.)

Cost: If accepted, your $250 deposit will be applied toward the total cost of $750.00.

If you are not accepted, your deposit will be returned In Full. Additionally, all funds paid will be refunded In Full in the event Illuman DC cancels the MROP.

IllumanDC sponsors the Illuman East Coast Collaborative of Illuman men from Maine to Florida. We have set aside a limited amount of funding to provide scholarship assistance. Contact John Ball, 240-434-2998, for more information about scholarship assistance.

Notes

You may not make this initiation rite more than once.
Please answer these questions honestly and not in a perfunctory manner.
Please note that your application is not considered complete until a $100 deposit has been received. Please pay deposit online.
Already been accepted into the MROP? In that case please see our payment page to pay and to confirm your registration.

Take time to thoughtfully and mindfully complete the answers to the questions in the application. A member of our team will review your application and may call you to discuss the MROP, your spiritual journey and answer any questions you might have.

First Name

Middle Name or Initial (optional)

Last Name

Preferred Badge Name

Address 1

Address 2 (optional)

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Email Address

Mobile Phone

Date of Birth

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DD

YYYY

Religious Affiliation

Updates Opt-Out

Once you complete the Rites of Passage, an Illuman representative in your region will contact you about future men's events that may interest you. You can opt-out of the contact list at any time. If you do not want to receive these updates, please check the box below. (Your decision will not affect your candidacy of the MROP.)

I prefer no updates.

Short Answer Questions

Please take time to answer these discernment questions as thoroughly as you can.

1. What is happening in your life that tells you of your readiness for this event?

2. Why do you want to participate in these Rites of Passage?

3. What do you want to be initiated into?

4. What has been your involvement in men's work/masculine spirituality?

(Retreats? Participation in a Men's Group? Conferences? Books? Tapes? etc.)

5. Has a man who has already gone through the MROP encouraged you to participate in this program? If so, please add his name here.

Next Steps

Once accepted, you will receive an email/letter with details about the event. It will also contain instructions for completing the required Medical and Travel Forms. Questions? - Use our contact form to email John Ball.

Payment Options

2024 MROP Deposit

$250.00

A $250 deposit is required along with your application for the 2024 MROP.
Full Refund at any time if the MROP is cancelled by Illuman DC

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