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Postulancy
Pre-Novitiate
This is the initial stage of discerning the vocation. It is a period
of time given for a candidate to experience Spiritan Religious
community. Mutual assessment between the individual and the
Congregation. The postulant may continue to work or study or may
start new courses.
The entry points are Sept. or Jan.
Duration 1 to 2 years.
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Postulancy
Pre-Novitiate
This is the initial stage of discerning the vocation. It is a period
of time given for a candidate to experience Spiritan Religious
community. Mutual assessment between the individual and the
Congregation. The postulant may continue to work or study or may
start new courses.
The entry points are Sept. or Jan.
Duration 1 to 2 years.
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Novitiate
A spiritual year which enables the candidate to deepen his vocation.
At the end of this year the candidate makes the vows of poverty,
chastity and obedience for three years.
Duration 1 year
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Novitiate
A spiritual year which enables the candidate to deepen his vocation.
At the end of this year the candidate makes the vows of poverty,
chastity and obedience for three years.
Duration 1 year |
Studies
Undergraduate Degree or its equivalency. It is recommended that some
Philosophy be studied. The duration depends on the individual's prior education. |
Studies
Undergraduate Degree or its equivalency or the Brother may also be
asked to pursue a Professional Degree or studies towards a Trade. The
duration depends on the individual's prior education and/or training.
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Overseas Training Programme (O.T.P.)
Ministry in a missionary context, living and working in an
intercultural milieu. During this time the individual is supervised
and guided by a Spiritan mentor in the hosting community.
Duration 1 to 2 years
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Overseas Training Programme (O.T.P.)
Ministry in a missionary context, living and working in an
intercultural milieu. During this time the individual is supervised
and guided by a Spiritan mentor in the hosting community.
Duration 1 to 2 years |
Theological Studies
Duration 3 to 4 years
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Studies continued...
Undergraduate Degree or its equivalency or the Brother may also be
asked to pursue a Professional Degree or studies towards a Trade. The
duration depends on the individual's prior education and/or training.
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Profession of Final Vows |
Profession of Final Vows
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Ordination to the Diaconate
The Professed Spiritan is ordained as a Deacon and assigned to a
Spiritan Parish for a period of 6 to 12 months.
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First Appointment
The newly professed Spiritan Brother is assigned to a specific
ministry in any one of the sixty countries around the globe in which
the Spiritans are present. This assignment is decided upon by the
Spiritan General Council in Rome after consultation with the
individual and his Superior in the TransCanada Province.
Duration - A minimum of 5 years is to be given to the First
Appointment but it may be that the Spiritan remain in that
appointment for a much longer period.
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Ordination to the Priesthood
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First Appointment
The newly ordained Spiritan priest is assigned to a specific ministry
in any one of the sixty countries around the globe in which the
Spiritans are present. This assignment is decided upon by the
Spiritan General Council in Rome after consultation with the newly
ordained individual and his Superior in the TransCanada Province.
Duration - A minimum of 5 years is to be given to the First
Appointment but it may be that the Spiritan remain in that
appointment for a much longer period. |
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Welcome
to the site of the TransCanada Province of the Spiritans. We are a
Roman Catholic Religious Congregation of over three thousand members,
founded in 1703. Our missions are spread worldwide. While we may be
found involved in many diverse ministries, we have dedicated
ourselves to working with the poor and in those situations where the
Church has difficulty in finding ministers. We hope you enjoy your
visit to our site and that while browsing you will keep us in your
prayers. May God bless you.
