Formation
Postulant
The Postulant will experience our Community life and draw closer to God. Minimum 1 year.
Novice
The novice strives to become thoroughly
imbued with the spirit of the Gospel and our
Congregation, spending much time in silent
prayer and reflection. 2 years.
Junior Professed The young sister has vowed to God to live a life of Chastity, Poverty and Obedience for One year. During this time, she will learn to bring the God she found in prayer to whom God has sent her to serve. She will spend at least 5 years as a Junior Professed Sister.
Perpetual Professed
At this time the Sister has determined
her total love for God, and she vows to bind
herself to Him forever.
Carmelite Sisters
of the
Divine Heart of Jesus
Southwest Province
