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This is the continuation of the come and see week, those interested to follow Christ in the footsteps of Anne Marie try their vocation in Cluny about a year. It is kind of initiation in to the state of religious life. The person get to see if this is what she is searching for, then at the end of a year decides to formally enter the congregation.
Postulancy
After formally entering the congregation, a woman becomes a postulant. The postulants move into the formation house, to observe the Cluny way of life andplaced in a community for a month to an inter-community formation program. They meet weekly with the director of postulants who guides their ongoing discernment.
Time frame: one year
Goal: To immerse you in the life and charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny in discerning whether to continue down the path to full membership.
The Canonical Noviciate begins an intensive year of “becoming a religious.” the Canonical Novice takes on the identity of “Sister.” During this year she explores what it really means to “be religious” through dedicated time in prayer and discernment. It is a year of intense study of Scriptures, Congregation and Church history, and time to develop a deeper connection to God, her sisters in the community and the people around.
Time frame: 2years
Goal: To deepen your search of God in the congregation and its charism. Discern your call through deeper relationship with God, the community and yourself as a Sister of St. Joseph of Cluny.
Becoming a Sister of St. Joseph of Cluny is about 4 year process. However we are formed in to a life of a religious till the day of our death. For the first 6-9 years of initial membership in the congregation, there is a defined formation program.
” You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you”. John 15:16
After 2years of Novitiate, a sister first professes the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience with the Sisters of st. Joseph of Cluny, for a period of three years. After the three years, she may renew her vows for one, two or three years at a time. During this time, she meets regularly with a mentor. She continues to live in a local community with other sisters, is involved in active ministry and continues to focus on her personal growth as a Sister of St.Joseph of Cluny.
Time frame: 3-6 years
Goal: To enhance the discernment process as a Sister of St.Joseph of Cluny through experiencing the commitment before making a permanent vow to life as a Sister of St.Joseph of Cluny.
In her final year of temporary profession, a Sister of St.Joseph of Cluny prepares to profess perpetual vows as a Sister of St.Joseph of Cluny. In addition to continuing her ministry, the sister will engage with other sisters for special gatherings for prayer, reading, reflection and sharing on topics of the vows, community living and religious life. She will participate in a special time of service and a 30-day retreat. She’ll end her year by professing perpetual vows as a Sister of St.Joseph of Cluny, sealing her life-long commitment.
Time frame: 1 year
Goal: To prepare a sister to make a permanent life commitment as a Sister of St.Joseph of Cluny.