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Pre-Candidacy: (Four months to one year) During the Pre-Candidacy phase of formation, a woman expressing an interest in exploring a religious vocation journeys with a specific sister as her 'contact person' and is invited to visit, pray with and minister with sisters in a local community setting.
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Candidacy: (Four months to one year) this phase of formation provides the candidate with an initial experience of apostolic religious life through:
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Novitiate: (Two years) the first year of Novitiate enables the Novice to experience: | ||||
• the separation necessary to understand the commitment to leave all to follow Jesus
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The second year of the Novitiate continues to be a time of discernment. Through increased ministry opportunities, this year introduces the novice to the conditions necessary to balance a life of contemplative apostolic ministry.
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Temporary Profession: (Three to Nine years) Temporary vows of Obedience, Poverty and Chastity are made at the end of the Novitiate. These vows are for three years and are renewable for a period not longer than nine years. With temporary profession, candidates are considered a full member of the congregation. They live their lives according to the constitutions of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny, in community and participating fully in the apostolic life of the congregation.
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Perpetual Profession and Ongoing Formation: Perpetual profession is the gift of self to God, the Church and the Congregation for life. Formation continues throughout our lives. |