Women in initial formation

Women in Initial Formation

Last Updated 1/14/2010 2:56:51 PM


By: Pam Lynch

Women in Initial Formation

A woman can discern about pursuing religious life as long as needed. When she is ready to take the next step — enter into formal discernment and learn firsthand about life as a Sister of Providence — she applies for entrance to the Congregation. Upon mutual acceptance of the application, a guided process known as initial formation begins. The stages of initial formation are:

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about the steps towards religious life

postulancy
canonical novitiate
mission novice year
temporary profession
tertian year
perpetual vows

For more information, e-mail Sister Bernice Kuper, vocation minister, moreinfo@spsmw.org; or call 1-800-860-1840, ext. 2895; or write the Sisters of Providence Vocation Office, 1 Sisters of Providence,
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876-1089.
 

 

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