INITIAL FORMATION

Becoming a Daughter of the Heart of Mary

Initial Formation takes place within the local community, during which the candidate continues in her profession and lives in her own residence.

Aspirancy:      the introduction to religious life.

Postulancy:    the continuation of the process of discernment. 

Novitiate:       the canonical entrance into a religious congregation... continuation of indepth discernment, with the possibility of admission to vows.