Becoming an RNDM Sister
Life is abundant with blessings. And one of the greatest blessings is the opportunity to spend time in relationship with God and others in community. We welcome young women who feel a call to Religious Life. There are three stages of initial formation through which these women make the journey.
Stage 1: Postulancy
A woman who has expressed an interest and desire to enter into our RNDM way of life begins a relationship with the Sisters that will help her discover more about God and her deeper self. This is a time to also develop a greater understanding of her motivation(s) for entering a religious missionary Congregation. This period may last from six months to two years.
Stage 2: Novitiate
Religious life begins with the Novitiate. During this time the novice is initiated into the challenges of a religious missionary vocation lived in Community, and the practice of the three vows according to the rule and Constitutions of the Congregation. She will be helped and guided to grow in personal relationship with God through prayer, silence, solitude, study, action for justice, and spiritual discernment.
Stage 3: Temporary Profession
This is a further time for formation and probation in preparation for the act of Perpetual Profession. During this time the sister continues her spiritual, theological, academic and apostolic formation learning progressively how to integrate in her life contemplation, community life, and apostolic activity. Normally at the end of six years, each sister will have the opportunity to attend a six month international programme in Davao, Philippines in preparation for perpetual profession.
Formation is Ongoing
At any stage, a sister may be missioned to any part of our Congregation where there is a need. Formation is ongoing. From time to time sisters will be given opportunities to participate in renewal, both within the congregation or in courses offered which suit individual needs.
Related Links
Summer Learning Symposium 2024
Euphrasie Barbier Video Course with Sister Claire Himbault
The Universe Story: Celebrating Existence (Sister Veronica Dunne)
The Taste of Things: Zeal (Sister Sandra Stewart)
A “Yes” Renewed (Sister Claudia Stecker)
Called to Eternal Life: Biographies of Sisters of the Canadian Province
Connect with Us
For more information, please contact us:
Vocations Director, Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions
393 Gaboury Place
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
R2H 0L5
Phone: (204) 786-6051
Fax: (204) 691-0640
Email: canrndm@shaw.ca
Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions
393 Gaboury Place
Winnipeg, MB
Canada
R2H 0L5
Phone: (204) 786-6051
Fax: (204) 691-0640
General Inquiries: canrndm@shaw.ca
Website Support: admin@rndmcanada.org