“Candidates
should prepare themselves interiorly for the future
renun ciation
of goods and condition themselves for the service of
all peoples, especially the poor.”
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- Interes
 ted
Catholic men 18 to 40 years of age, living in New York state
or in the New England states, and feel the Lord may be calling
them to follow Him in serving the poor after the example
of St. Francis of Assisi
- Non-Resident Program
- Attending up to 6 Discernment Weekends each year are
suggested to get to know other candidates, meet many Capuchin
Franciscans and witness various ministries of the brothers
- Spiritual Direction, involvement in parish and frequent
reception of the Sacraments are strongly encouraged
- Participate in a ministry to the poor
- Candidates are encouraged to visit various friaries between
Discernment Weekends for prayer, fraternal and ministerial
experiences
- If interested in applying for Postulancy, candidates
are asked to do so by January of the year he plans to apply.
“The
formation of Postulants aims primarily at completing their
catechesis in the faith and includes an introduction to
Liturgy, methods of prayer, Capuchin Franciscan instruction
and an initial experience of apostolic work. It must also
reinforce and promote human maturity, especially emotiona l
maturity, and an ability to discern the signs of the times
in light of the Gospel” |
- A resident year long program at St. Michael Friary, Brooklyn,
NY, beginning in August
- Living in a friary with professed Capuchin Franciscans
- Attending daily prayers and meals and fraternal functions
- Classes/workshops on religious life, Franciscan spirituality,
the vows, etc. each morning
- Ministry with the poor each afternoon
- Visiting a number of friaries regularly in order to get
to know many Capuchin Franciscans and their ministries
"The
formation of the Novice should be based on the values
of our consecrated life as known and li ved
in light of the example of Christ, the Gospel insights
of St. Francis, and the sound traditions of the Order."
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- 60 day program
- Opportunity to get to know the other brothers entering
Novitiate from the United States, Canada and Australia
- Classes, workshops, ministerial experiences and various
prayer opportunities
“Let
the rhythm of the Novitiate respond to the primary aspects
of our religious life, particularly through a special
experience of faith, contemplative pr ayer,
fraternal life, contact with the poor and work” |
One year intense spiritual program in Allison Park, Pennsylvania
- Receive the habit, cord, rosary and sandals
- Emphasis on inner spiritual growth
- Ministry to the poor during the week
- Workshops with other religious groups
- Lives with brothers from provinces in the United States,
Canada and Australia
- At the conclusion of the year temporary vows of poverty,
chastity and obedience are professed
- During this year the Novice decides if he is called to
life as a brother or a priest in the Capuchin Franciscan
Order
| “The
Post Novitiate is the period in which the brothers,
progressing further in maturity, prepare themselves
for the defi nitive
choice of our Gospel life that is undertaken through
perpetual profession”
“Let
the brothers, according to each one’s gifts and
grace, apply themselves to a more profound study of
sacred Scripture, spiritual theology, Liturgy and the
history and spirituality of the Order; let them also
exercise vari ous
forms of the apostolate as well as domestic work”
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- Complete a degree in theological studies either leading
to the priesthood or service to the poor as a professed
brother
- Develop skills that will help him live our common life
in a contemplative way while serving the church and world
- Serve the wider community in ministry, e.g. hospitals,
prisons, and schools, etc.
- Use his summers to serve in a variety of ministries, including
total immersion in another culture
- Renew Simple Vows each year for a minimum of three and
maximum of six years, leading to Perpetual Profession
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