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The novitiate lasts for a period of two years and is intended to
provide the environment for a woman to deepen her relationship with God and to
learn more about the Congregation, its history, mission and spirit and
spirituality.
During these years a woman lives as if she is a member of
the Congregation entering deeper into the life of the Congregation in order to
grow in understanding of herself and the community, as well as to continue to
gather information that will aid her in an on-going discernment of God's
call.
During the novitiate years a woman is involved in theological
study, apostolic ministry, local community living, Congregational events,
programs and processes.
Our part: |
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Provide a suitable novitiate local community in which the
goals of the novitiate can be pursued and realized
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Assume living and formation
expenses
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Provide
on-going discernment and formation opportunities such
as retreats, meetings with the Director of Formation
Ministries, periodic gatherings with others in novitiate,
ministerial opportunities and opportunities for theological
reflection
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part: |
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Participate in the life of the local
community, Congregational activities, events and processes
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Meet regularly with the
Director of Formation Ministries and your spiritual director
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Commit to on-going discernment
of your vocation and life within the Sisters of St.
Joseph
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Maintain your prayer
life
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Maintain personal financial
commitments while discerning your movement toward communal life
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