The vowed way begins with a candidacy period. Once a candidate has participated for three months, they are invited to apply for postulancy, and then finally they are eligible for the novitiate, a 3-year formation program.
Candidacy Phase Requirements:
Commit to weekly formation group
Write spiritual autobiography
Practice contemplative prayer at least once per day
Minimum 3 months (next cohort application date June 10, 2022)
Application Requirements:
Complete online application for the Three-Year Formation program
Complete first interview with members of the community
Postulancy Phase Requirements
Commit to weekly formation group
Explore Rule of Life
Commit to ethical guidelines
6 months (cohort starts February 2023)
Application Requirements:
Completion of 3 months of formal candidacy
Submit spiritual autobiography to the community
Complete second interview with community members
Novitiate with Seasonal Vows and Final Profession
3 year-long process (next cohort begins September 2022)
Weekly formation group
Monthly formation intensives
Annual retreats with monasteries associated with the Community
Application Requirements:
Completion of 3 months of candidacy and 6 months of postulancy
Submit letter requesting admission to the Novitiate
Complete third interview with members of the Community
Complete background check
Cohort capped at 12
