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Pre-Candidate Phase
Meet regularly with Director
Prayerfully consider God’s invitation
Visit local communities for prayer/dinner

Attend Congregational events
Experience live-in weeks

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Candidate Phase ~ (1 - 3 years)
Meet regularly with Director
Live in a local CSJ community
Participate in classes/workshops with candidates of other congregations
Continue working at present employment

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Novitiate ~ (ordinarily 2 years)
Meet regularly with Director
Integrate a prayer life with service
Discern God’s action in a deepening God relationship
Live in a local novitiate community
Participate in the Federation Novitiate Program
Study prayer, scripture, theology;
history, charism and spirit of the congregation;
wholistic growth and development
Prepare to live the vows of poverty, chastity
and obedience

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Vowed Life
Initial Commitment ( three to six years)
Meet with Director
Participate in CSJ Mission and Ministry
Prepare for permanent commitment in the congregation

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