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| Eligibility
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The
Community is open to women, married or single, who are baptized
and confirmed members, in good standing, of the Anglican,
Continuing Anglican, Catholic or Eastern Orthodox Churches.
Other than a minimum age of 18, there are no age restrictions.
As part of the application process letters of recommendation
from the applicant’s parish priest, and one other member of
her congregation, must be submitted, along with birth, marriage
(if applicable), baptismal and confirmation certificates. |
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The formation of the Sister begins with the Postulancy, lasting
from six months to a year. This is the first stage of discernment,
training, and testing the vocation. This period is followed
by the Novitiate, a further two years of training, study,
and beginning to live "in the spirit" of the Vows.
The Novice has been "Clothed" in the habit of The
Servants of the Sacred Cross. Finally, the Vows of Simplicity,
Purity, and Obedience are made and the Sister is referred
to as Professed. The Vows are renewed annually for at least
five years, at which time Life Vows may be considered, if
desired.
Sisters living "in community", within the convent, Profess Vows of Poverty, Chastity and Obedience, in a more radical, total and sacrificial surrender of worldly attachments.
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