Vocation

The Novitiate: Foundation of Religious Formation

The novitiate is the foundational period of religious formation, aiming to help postulants discern and develop their vocation. Through a comprehensive formation program, novices are prepared for the free and responsible consecration of their lives to God and the Church, striving for spiritual perfection.

Under the guidance of the novice mistress, the formation program covers essential topics, including:

- Doctrines on religious life
- Obligations arising from vows
- Sacrifices specific to our apostolate
- Charism of our founder
- History and spirituality of the Hospitaller Order
- Rule of St. Augustine
- Syllabus-prescribed topics

This holistic formation equips novices for a life of dedicated service and spiritual growth.