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At the end of the Postulancy, the Postulant makes a promise for one year in accordance with the appropriate ecclesiastical regulations.
The minimum length of the promise is one year; the full length of the period of probation between the end of the Postulant and the making of simple profession is one year.
A novitiate in promises may renew his/her promise for another year but no more than three consecutive years with the approval of the Provost and his/her council.
For admission to this promise the agreement of the Full Chapter is necessary. The Postulant may make application with the Novice Master of the Avenue agreed upon through prayer and consultation with his/her Postulants’ Master and the novitiates master. The Novice Master must to give a report on the Postulant for profession.
A seven-day retreat must be made before the taking of this promise.
The promise is given in writing. The formula is:
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