What Are the T-Types?

More than a Personality Profile

The Transcendental Types (or T-Types) are not just a personality profile — they’re a spiritual map rooted in Scripture, the Saints, and Catholic tradition. Discovering your T-Type helps you see how you encounter God, love others, and live your unique mission — illuminating your path to holiness.

From the earliest days of the Church, saints and theologians saw in the four Gospels not four different Christs, but one Lord revealed through four radiant faces. St. Irenaeus taught that the lion, ox, man, and eagle of Ezekiel’s vision (Ezekiel 1:10) symbolize the fourfold revelation of Jesus: the mind of Truth (Matthew), the strength of Goodness (Mark), the heart of Unity (Luke), and the mystery of Beauty (John).

These are not poetic symbols alone — they express something essential about God Himself. Truth, Goodness, Unity, and Beauty are what philosophers and saints call the Transcendentals — the very qualities that mark God’s being and radiate through all creation. They are not personality traits or archetypes, but divine fingerprints: reflections of how God loves, acts, and draws all things to Himself.

Each of us resonates most naturally with one of these divine qualities. It is the way we most easily recognize God’s presence and the way we most instinctively reflect His love. But this resonance is not only personal — it is missional. The divine light that shines most brightly in us also points to how we are called to serve: to bring Truth that enlightens, Goodness that heals, Unity that reconciles, or Beauty that awakens.

The Transcendental Types invite us to see ourselves — and one another — through this sacred fourfold vision: four ways of seeing, four ways of loving, and four missions that together reveal the fullness of the One Lord who is Truth, Goodness, Unity, and Beauty.

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The Divine Blueprint

Through twelve unique expressions, Jesus shows the fullness of Truth, Goodness, Unity, and Beauty. Each of us is called to reflect one of these ways, bringing His love to the Church and the world.

Truth

Gospel of Matthew

Truth Types seek clarity and knowledge.

Truth 1: The Commander

Visionary leaders who unite intellect and action to drive future-focused goals with fierce loyalty.

Truth 2: The Intellectual

Quiet scholars who pursue truth with depth and rigor, sharing only when mastery is achieved.

Truth 3: The Orator

Insightful communicators who blend emotional depth with intellect to guide people and purpose.

Beauty

Gospel of John

Beauty Types experience meaning and mystery.

Beauty 1: The Idealist

Justice-driven thinkers who channel deep insights into passionate, articulate advocacy.

Beauty 2: The Artist

Sensitive seekers who find sacred meaning in life’s beauty, suffering, and emotional depth.

Beauty 3: The Diplomat

Harmonizing visionaries who navigate complexity with charm, uniting people for the common good.

Goodness

Gospel of Mark

Goodness Types act to bring flourishing.

Goodness 1: The Physician

Strong-willed fixers who spot what’s wrong and quietly heal with practical care and hidden compassion.

Goodness 2: The Helper

Generous helpers who lead or serve sacrificially, drawn to care for others through compassion and action.

Goodness 3: The Defender

Grounded protectors who instinctively guard truth and mission, often heroic without seeking attention.

Unity

Gospel of Luke

Unity Types are drawn to relational harmony.

Unity 1: The Enthusiast

Joyful connectors who energize groups through warmth, humor, and a love of shared experiences.

Unity 2: The Peacemaker

Empathetic bridge-builders who seek harmony, often guiding others gently away from conflict.

Unity 3: The Farmer

Steady nurturers who avoid conflict, working patiently and quietly to cultivate lasting peace.

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Questions & Answers

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What makes the T-Types different from other personality tests?

The T-Types are rooted in Scripture, Catholic tradition, and the wisdom of the Saints. Rather than categorizing behavior, they reveal how you naturally encounter God and fulfill your spiritual mission. It’s not just about personality, it’s about identity.

Do I need to be Catholic to benefit from the T-Types?

No. Anyone seeking spiritual clarity, identity, and growth will find meaning in the assessment and subsequent materials.

How long does the assessment take?

Most people finish in 15-20 minutes. (For best results, take it with someone by your side who knows you well!)

Can my T-Type change over time?

Your core type doesn’t change – it’s like your spiritual DNA – it’s how God uniquely designed you. But as you grow in holiness, you can reflect the other Transcendentals more fully. You stay rooted in your type, but mature to love like Christ in all four.

What will I gain from knowing my T-Type?

You will discover how God has uniquely designed you to love, relate to, and serve others. It brings clarity to your gifts, your struggles, and your relationships – and helps you grow in holiness by seeing yourself and others through God’s eyes.

Go Deeper into Your Personal Mission

We all have a beautiful mission to love God with all of our heart, mind, soul, and will and to love our neighbor as ourselves, but how do we get there?

In the new Transcendental Types App, our comprehensive assessment will help you uncover:

Primary Transcendental Type and what it reveals about your divine qualities

The Gospel and Saints that mirror your path to holiness

How to grow from your natural strengths into the fullness of divine love

How understanding your Spirit and Flesh Mindsets can revolutionize your life, relationships, and faith