The Sisters welcome men and women, both clergy and lay, who are called to share in the prayer, work, and fellowship of the Community. The Associates and the Sisters support one another in prayer and in service to Christ. The Rule of the Associates provides a discipline under which is learned obedience to the Will of God, in the spirit commanded by our Lord. Living the Rule is a means to a deeper spirituality.

Associates do not profess Vows but make a pledge to follow the Rule of the Associates. This Rule of Life is in keeping with what is expected of all Christians, in accordance with the Baptismal Vows. Much less stringent than the Sisters’ Rule, it is, nevertheless, in the “spirit” of the Rule of the Sisters.

The Rule requires regular attendance at the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, the praying of at least one of the Daily Offices, time for personal prayer, study and meditation. Associates, like the Sisters, render loving service to God and neighbour in emulation of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. They pray for the Community and provide personal service and financial support when possible. A report must be made to the Associate Sister each year at Holy Cross Day, September 14th. Associates are upheld in prayer by the Sisters daily.

Admission

Associates are admitted at a celebration of the Eucharist, either in their own parish or within a Mass of the Community. A lapel pin, bearing the Community’s insignia, is blessed and presented at this time. Associates are invited to join the Sisters, from time to time, for various functions within the Community.

Associate inquirers please contact:

Sister Carole Barker, SSC
Associate Sister
# 92 - 2600 Ferguson Road
Saanichton, British Columbia
V8M 2C1, Canada
E-mail: associates@thesacredcross.org