Joining us - Steps in becoming a Daughter of Charity
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If you are considering becoming a
Daughter of Charity you will be invited to embark on
the following journey.
Step 1 Initial Inquiry
When you make an enquiry to the community you will
be given the opportunity to meet with the Vocations
Director who will explore with you your eligibility
to join the community. Typically Catholic women
between the ages of 18 and 40 who are free from
other commitments are eligible to join.
Step 2 Accompaniment
This
is a time of discernment facilitated by the
Vocations Director. Central to it is a mutual
‘getting to know each other’ where you will have the
opportunity to share your faith story, deepen your
prayer life and get to know the lifestyle and
ministries of sisters. You will be encouraged to
have spiritual direction and to daw up a written
account of your life story. An assessment of your
physical and psychological health helps this
discernment process.
Step 3 First stage of Formation
You
will be invited to engage in a life that is Given to
God, in Community for the Service of people who are
poor. You will continue with your own work while
participating in the life and work of the community.
At this stage you will be financially independent
and contribute a small amount towards your board and
lodgings. When it is considered you are ready
to make the commitment to become a sister you will
move on to the next stage.
Step 4 Second Stage of Formation
This
is a special time of prayer, deeper reflection and
study which will enable you to intensify your
understanding of God and the communities spirit /
our Charism. The study of the Constitutions of the
Company will enable you to integrate the values of
service, your total gift of self to God and
community living.
Step 5 Sending on Mission
After
this period of intense formation you will be ‘sent
on mission’ to serve people who are poor and to live
in community.
Step 6 Vows
After a period of 5 to 7 years, supported
in initial formation, you will be invited to submit
a request to make vows for the first time and
confirm your total gift to God in the Company. The
vows of the Daughter of Charity are renewed annually
throughout the Company on 25th March.
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