Religious Formation Stages
The journey of discernment, discipleship, and commitment to the Holy Spirit.
Juniorate
JUNIORATE
During the years of temporary vows the sisters continue to grow in lived faith, in readiness for missionary services and in loyalty to the congregation, This time is to facilitate positive growth in the quality of the sisters vowed life and the quality of their response to Christ’s call and commitment to mission. They strive to grow in their ability to integrate their spiritual life, community life, studies and apostolic service.
They also to advance in self confidence and maturity, as well as in the ability to live and work with others. The juniorate program includes spiritual, theological and professional formation, with special emphasis on the missionary aspect of our vocation,
Ongoing Formation
ONGOING_FORMATION
The years after perpetual profession are a time of ongoing formation, ongoing formation is a lifelong process of renewal and growth, in these constantly changing times spiritual renewal and ongoing professional training are more necessary than ever. They help us to continue to grow in spiritual and human maturity and to remain faithful to our vowed commitment to Christ and our common mission, ongoing formation keeps us open to new ways of responding to the needs of the church in our contemporary world.
Discernment as a way of life helps us to integrate creativity with fidelity. It calls for a spiritual formation that leads to inner unity, flexibility and attentiveness to the daily events in our personal life and in the world.