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The Postulant
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| In our Avenues, postulancy precedes admission to the Order. The request for this period of inquiry and preparation can be made either by the candidate or on the part of the Avenue, (i.e., Postulancy Director or Novice Master). The Provost decides on this request with the agreement of the chapter-council.
For lay-persons, clerics, diocesan deacons, diocesan priests, and evangelical ministers, a postulancy of at least six months is prescribed unless evidence of maturity and knowledge of the specific Avenue of choice is evident and has sufficient knowledge of the Order and its Canons to make a decision for a Vowed life
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| The purpose and aim of this period of inquiry and preparation is two fold. During the postulancy each person is to be guided towards; |
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Human and affective maturity which is necessary for a Vowed life, |
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And gain understanding for the direction of his/her Avenue of ministry. |
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During this time of inquiry and preparation the Director of Postulants is able to insure that the candidate has the necessary aptitude for life in our communities. In the same way, the Postulant is given the opportunity to satisfy himself as to the correctness of his/her choice of vocation.
The postulancy is guided by the Director of Postulants or a Vowed member who has been appointed by the Provost in agreement with the chapter-council
The length of the postulancy is 6 months but must not exceed two years. The postulancy can be made inside or outside the Avenue. |
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Each postulant agrees to the Postulants Commitment and Discipline.
Postulants Commitment and Discipline
1. A Postulant commits to pray daily, a minimum of one hour each week, for those who are in the Avenues of our ministry.
2. A Postulant commits to educate and edify ourselves so we may be fortified with the Bread of Life that we may in turn be bread to those we feed. |
| A Postulant candidate must be at least twenty-one, (20) years old |
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