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Novitiates Simple Vow
At the end of the year of promise the novice takes Simple Vows for thirty-six months in accordance with the appropriate ecclesiastical regulations. A promise can also be made in its place. The years of temporary commitment provide for further examination as regards to living according to the vows of this order and the work of our canonries. During this time independence and stability, aptitude for the common life and work, deep faith and willingness for the apostolic ministry should continue to increase

The formula of profession approved by the Archbishop is:

“I, N-N., will live for three years in the community of the Avenue of N. for the service of the People of God. I vow to God, the Almighty, before our Abbot Provost N., (OR before you Fr. N. the authorized representative of our Abbot Provost N.), and before these, my brothers and sisters in Christ, a life of Commitment, in Servanthood and in Obedience according to the Rule and Way Of Life of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, and to the Canons of The Canonical Order of Chaplains, and thereto I Vow my steady, Holy Resolution, consecrated to God,

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”

*Used only at public professions
Simple vows may be replaced by a promise for one but not more than two years. This promise embraces the spirit and the support of the vows of this order and it is binding to our community, its Rule and constitution. The novice is free to decide in favor of simple vows or one such promise.

“I, NN., bind myself with this promise for the length of ….. to the community of the Avenue of N I will live according to the spirit and support of the vows of this order. I promise to follow the Rule and the regulations of the constitutions faithfully.

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.’
The agreement of the Full Chapter is necessary for admission to promises and for their renewal.
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