FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ABOUT CEPHAS-45

  • The assessment is designed for formation, not judgment. Much like a map helps a traveler identify their current location to plan the next leg of a journey, this tool provides a snapshot of your spiritual rhythms. It isn't a "final grade" on your soul; it is an invitation to clarity. This mirrors the teaching style of Jesus, who often used Rabbinical questioning—such as "Who do you say that I am?" (Matthew 16:15)—to invite honest self-reflection that leads to transformation.

  • Yes. In the psychological sciences, we regularly use structured assessments to understand patterns in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. While the "map is not the territory," these tools help us name what we are experiencing. This approach is deeply compatible with the Catholic tradition of examination of conscience. Just as the Psalmist prayed, "Search me, O God, and know my heart" (Psalm 139:23), we use these insights to bring our patterns of thought and behavior into the light of grace.

  • While no instrument can fully "capture" the mystery of the soul, this tool is built on well-researched, validated methods from the psychological sciences adapted for a spiritual context. It focuses on observable patterns in prayer, relationships, and moral awareness. It is scientifically informed and theologically respectful, acting as a springboard for deeper discernment rather than a rigid "diagnosis."

  • Your score is a quantitative marker of your current station. However, we don't leave you with just a number. Each score comes with a pastoral interpretation that helps you understand the "why" behind your results. This feedback style is intended to help you reflect on your position with God, neighbor, and yourself, much like the Wisdom Literature (Proverbs and Ecclesiastes) encourages us to observe the seasons and patterns of our lives.

PRIVACY & ANONYMITY

  • No. We maintain a strict firewall between individual data and administration. Administrators never have access to your individual reports or scores. They only see "top-down," aggregated data. The report they receive is essentially a "weather report" for the community as a whole. This allows them to plan better resources for the school without ever infringing on your personal privacy. Your data is protected to honor your dignity and freedom (John 13:34).

  • We utilize industry-standard encryption and data protection protocols. In the digital age, protecting the "sacred space" of the individual is a vital part of our mission.

FRONTLINE FORUM

  • Insight is the first step; action is the second. After receiving your report, you gain access to a library of over 300 spiritual and psychological practices. These are "the next steps" that bridge the gap between knowing and growing. Scripture reminds us to be "doers of the word, and not hearers only" (James 1:22). The library, and our recommendations from it, offer you practical tools you need to translate your assessment insights into a life of deeper virtue.

  • Absolutely. Many find that sharing their report with a spiritual director or counselor facilitates deeper conversation. Because the report names patterns you might otherwise miss, it becomes a powerful tool for accompaniment. It mimics the way Jesus engaged his disciples: seeing where they were, calling them forward, and inviting them into a deeper relationship (Mark 2:17).