The Candidacy phase of the formation process formally welcomes the woman into the Congregation. It is a time of continuing discernment for the Candidate and the Congregation.
This phase is an opportunity for a Candidate to deepen her relationship with God and to begin the transition to religious life or to discern another calling.
The length of Candidacy ranges from six months to two years. At the end of this phase, the Candidate may request entrance into the Novitiate.
We’ve posted some videos below of some candidate’s welcome ceremonies that we think you’ll enjoy watching. You can also listen to two candidates talk about their experience of transitioning from being a discerner to a candidate and about being a candidate during the coronavirus period.
A Discerner’s Transition Into Candidacy
Candidate Cathy Buchanan shares her experience of preparing to enter our congregation during the pandemic.
Candidacy During Coronavirus
Sr. Annie Killian shares how she had to reshape her schedule during the pandemic to add more time for prayer, journaling and personal reflection. She shares how inspired she was by her religious Sisters who were serving emerging needs. This helped her to move forward in her discernment and formation, recognizing how the world needs us “to speak a word of peace and bring God’s healing touch” to others.
