1. Candidacy
After visiting and discerning her call to Religious Life, a young woman applies and is accepted for entrance. (approx. 1 year)
2. Postulancy
Begin living in community and sharing in prayer and apostolic life. Participating in formation classes. (approx. 1 year)
3. Novitiate
Two years of intense prayer and study in preparation for the profession of vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and Mercy. Continued work in the Apostolate.
4. Professed
Lives the vows and renews them each year for five years with continuing formation.
5. Final Professed
A Sister vows her life to God perpetually and believes in continuous formation as she strives for perfection.
Religious Apparel
Ring – Marian Consecration Ring
Necklace – Silver chain with a Miraculous Medal and St. Benedict Crucifix