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Applicants
If you are a single, Catholic woman, twenty-one years or
older, the Candidate Program of the Carmelite Sisters of St. Therese is
designed to help you discern whether or not God is calling you to a vowed
life in a religious community. In this program you will seek to
deepen your knowledge of God and your life of prayer while discerning
mutually with the community whether you are called to embrace a life based
on a Christian spirituality lived out in a Carmelite community.
For more information, contact via email or write to:
Vocation Director
Sister Sylvia Negrete, CST
1300 Classen Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
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Postulancy
A Postulant in one who is asking admission into a
Religious Community. The time of postulancy extends from six months
to two years and provides the woman a gradual introduction to our life
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Novitiate
The time of novitiate is at least twelve consecutive
months. During the novitiate the novice discerns her call to
religious life and to our congregation: deepens her relationship
with the Lord: acquires knowledge of scripture and the mission and
charism of the congregation; and prepares for the profession of
consecrated life by vows.
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Temporary Profession of Vows
A sister's temporary profession is for at least three
years. During the time of temporary profession a sister lives the life she
has vowed with the help of her director and the community.
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Perpetual Profession
Through our perpetual profession we receive full active
and passive voice in the congregation according to the constitutions.
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