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Postulancy
After becoming acquainted with the Congregation, a young woman
(generally between the ages of eighteen and forty) is welcomed
as a postulant. She is thus introduced to the spiritual, apostolic
and community life of a Little Sister of the Poor. The final
months of this period of transition are spent with the novices
at the novitiate in Queens Village, NY.
Novitiate
A two-year period of prayer, study and spiritual growth, culminating
in temporary profession of the vows of chastity, poverty, obedience
and hospitality.
Period of Temporary Profession
Several years of apostolic life spent in a community of Little
Sisters.
Juniorate
A year of further doctrinal formation during the period of temporary
profession.
Second Novitiate
A year spent with Little Sisters from different parts of the world
in prayer and study at the motherhouse in France, in preparation
for the profession of perpetual vows. This time offers to each
Little Sister the grace of living and praying in the places where
Jeanne Jugan was born, founded the Congregation and spent her
last years.
Continuing Formation
An ongoing, lifelong program of spiritual and apostolic formation,
of responding to God’s call with deeper maturity, and greater
love.
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