A candidate must be a woman who is
- Between the ages of 17 and 30;
- A right intention and freedom of choice;
- Basic Christian faith and freedom of choice;
- Sound physical health to perform her daily duties;
- Love for the congregation and community life;
- Sufficient intellectual capacity;
We look for those who are able to… Live a Life Centred in Prayer
We look for signs of:
- a relationship with God
- some involvement in the sacramental life of the Church
- readiness to grow spiritually
Live in Community
We look for signs of:
- healthy relationships with peers and others
- a sense of humor
- effective communication skills
Live Celibately
We look for signs of:
- an ability to develop and maintain wholesome friendships with men and women
- an ability to embrace solitude, deal with loneliness and not become isolated
-
inclusivity in relationships
Live Simply
We look for signs of:
- an ability to share material goods
- an awareness of and empathy with those who have less
- the desire to be free from consumerism
Live a Life of Obedience
We look for signs of:
- a healthy attitude toward authority an ability to make decisions and to accept responsibility for them
- openness to the role of the Holy Spirit in decision making