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 We invite single Catholic women to join us in seeking God. If you would like to live in common with others who share your ideals; pray and work in a rhythm of life, centered on the Liturgy of the Hours and the Eucharist; follow the Rule of Saint Benedict in our monastic life together and in service to others; and live a life of simplicity, respectful silence, hospitality and peace, then please contact Sister John Paul, O.S.B. at srjohnpaul@yahoo.com for more information on how to discern your vocation.
There are several stages involved in joining our Benedictine Community:
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- Make initial contact with the monastery.
- Meet with vocation director and Prioress periodically.
- Spend time with the sisters in the community during "Come and See" weekends, live-in programs, or volunteering.
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| Affiliate: |
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- Usually a period of 3 months to 1 year.
- Request entrance into the community.
- Live at home or in the monastery and meet with the prioress and vocation team.
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| Postulant: |
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- Usually a period of 1 to 2 years.
- Enter the community within the context of a liturgical service.
- Start classes on living the Rule of Benedict.
- Work, study and experience monastic life in community.
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| Novice: |
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- Usually a period of 1 to 2 years.
- This is a time when the sister is immersed into the Benedictine spirituality, identity, and community.
- Study Rule of Benedict, Psalms, and Liturgy of the Hours.
- Intense prayer and guidance.
- Relinquish full time work, study, and outside ties.
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| Scholastic: |
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- Usually a period of 3 to 6 years.
- Profess monastic vows of stability, obedience, and conversion to the monastic way of life.
- Work or study full time and meet with a director periodically.
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| Perpetually Professed: |
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- Profess the monastic vows for life.
- Receive the ring worn by Benedictine women for generations.
- Live the life-long commitment to God in the monastic community.
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