Thursday, 26 July 2007

The Making of a Nun - part 2

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First Profession

The newly professed actively participates in the life of the local community and shares in the joys and burdens of community life. She grows in grace and in her commitment to Christ. In community life she strives to live in Christ with, "One Heart and Soul," as an eloquent witness to the Trinity.

The sister lives according to the example of Christ who, "Though he was rich... became poor." in a life of vowed obedience she freely offers herself by surrendering her will to God.

Each year, a month prior to the renewal of her vows, the sister is interviewed by the Superior General to whom she presents a written request to renew her vows. She renews her vows annually for four years before she makes her perpetual profession of vows.

The sister professes to live in consecrated celibacy for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven. Her choice is made out of love for God and his Church. Through her vow of poverty she follows the poor Christ and leads a life poor in fact and in spirit.



Perpetual Profession

Two months prior to her perpetual profession, the sister participates in an intensive two month program of preparation for her perpetual profession of public vows. The sister sends a written request to the Superior General who reviews her evaluation and interviews her to assess her suitability and her sincerity in making a final commitment to the Lord and the consecrated life. After the approval of the Superior General and her Council, the sister is admitted to perpetual profession of vows.

The rite of perpetual profession is a community celebration in which the professed sister is joined by her family and friends in a Eucharistic celebration with the Community to thank God for the extraordinary grace received and to petition continuing Divine Assistance.


Aspirant House (left) and the chapel.


Inside the chapel.

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