Formation Process
Qualifications for Entrance
“Great care should be taken to ensure that those who are to be received, be persons of prayer, sincerely aspiring to perfection…” - that is, to the imitation of Jesus Christ. The period of Aspirancy lasts twelve months.
They should be at least eighteen years of age - and thirty-five at the most - have good health physically and emotionally, and be without debts.
Postulancy & Becoming a Novice
An aspirant who is received into the Novitiate will spend twelve to twenty-four months of postulancy under the direction of the Mistress of Novices, to verify that she is able to live the life of a Carmelite.
When the time of postulancy is completed, the aspirant receives the holy habit of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, and her religious name and title. This period of novitiate lasts for two years.
First Vows & Solemn Profession
If the novice wishes to continue, and the community is in agreement, she takes the holy vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience for a period of three years, and renews them for two years. Then, if she and the community agree, Solemn Final Vows are taken.
The Life of a Discalced Carmelite Nun Video
Curious about what our life is like? Click on this link to see a short video about Carmelite life in Georgetown. We are happy to share our community family with you.
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