| BECOMING A SISTER OF CHRISTIAN CHARITY |
| Join us in praying for vocations!
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On the 21st of each month, the Sisters of Christian Charity in the Western Region receive a reminder to pray for vocations, and to thank God for the vocation of each Sister. We invite you to join us in prayer for those discerning their vocation to religious life.
Please click on the image at left to view this month's reminder.
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Did you see us on March 5th at the "Here I Am Conference" in St. Charles, IL?
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| Sr. Anastasia and Sr. Dolores represented the Western Region. |
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| The young women in initial formation - and their directresses - made the journey from Mendham, NJ to attend the conference. |
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| Welcoming visitors to the SCC tables. |
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Vocation Fairs
Vocation fairs are an opportunity to meet different religious communities. Your local Catholic newspaper provides information as to the time and place of these gatherings. Drop in and visit with religious men and women ... including Sisters of Christian Charity!
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| "Calling Sixth Graders" - Sr. Theresa Marie is ready to meet 6th graders from the Dubuque area. |
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| "Here I Am" conference in St. Charles, IL - Sr. Carol and Sr. Dolores were well prepared with handouts for visiting students. |
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| "Abbey Youth Fest" in New Orleans, LA - Sr. M. Joanne represented the SCC at this outdoor event. |
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Age & Education Requirements
As a rule, the woman seeking entrance into our community should be at least twenty (20) years of age. The minimum of a high school education is required, however, work experience and independent living are also recommended. Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis, but ordinarily, the maximum age limit for entrance is fifty (50) years of age. Areas which will determine acceptance or non-acceptance are: health, ministerial aptitude, relationship with God, flexibility, openness to change and readiness for Formation.
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| Sister Carol's Vocation Story
God speaks to us in many and different ways. Each Sister has her own unique story of how she discovered her vocation to religious life. Click on the image at left to hear Sister Carol's story.
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The First Few Years in Our Community
The first year, which is called Postulancy, is a transition year. The woman lives in Community with the Sisters, but usually continues her ministry or education. During that time she also learns more about prayer, religious life, community and herself in order to continue discerning her call.
The next two years are called Novitiate. In the first year, the canonical year, the woman ceases to work or study full-time. The purpose is to have a year of intense prayer, study and reflection to grow in deeper knowledge and union with the one calling her ... Jesus Christ.
In the second year of Novitiate, the woman has an experience of ministry by living and working with our Sisters somewhere other than the House of Formation for a period of 8-10 weeks. After this time she continues with her education for professional ministry and preparation for vows. If she has already had experience in ministry and is finished with her professional preparation, a different process of experience will be developed for her specifically. She will still prepare for vows in a like manner.
At the end of these three years, if both the woman and the community feel it is appropriate for her to continue, she would prepare and profess vows of Poverty, Chastity and Obedience for a period of one year. This marks the beginning of the next phase of formation which leads to the perpetual profession of the vows.
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