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Our Vocation Process
The pathway to becoming a Dominican in our congregation includes several steps.

Pre-Novitiate Candidacy
 

Pre-Novitiate Candidacy is a two part introduction to our life which includes regular visits with our sisters and their ministries, participation in a program of study and prayer and a year-long experience of community life and ministry in a local house of the congregation.
Novitiate
 

The novitiate is a special time of integrated spiritual formation with an emphasis on prayer, the vows, study of our Constitutions and Dominican spirituality.
Temporary Profession
 

Temporary Profession is a time to integrate the novitiate experience with active ministry in a local setting. It is an opportunity to explore your gifts within the community in the service of others
Final Profession
 

Final Profession of vows comes after at least four years of temporary vows and sufficient reflection and preparation for a life-long commitment.
Questions to Ask When Thinking About a Call to Religious Life
bulletHow long have I been thinking about being a religious?
bulletHas it been a continuing idea?
bulletAm I reasonably at peace when praying about it?
bulletDo I have someone with whom I can share my feelings?
bulletWhat is his or her advice?
bulletHave I searched out different communities of women and explored possibilities with them?
bulletDo I know and accept myself and my way of relating to others?
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