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Stages of Religious Life Formation

Preparation for membership
Once a young woman has been accepted to begin preparation for life as a Franciscan Missionary of Mary, she will spend a period of time, usually about a year, living with a community of FMM sisters.

1st Stage: Pre - Novitiate (1 - 2 years)

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Living with a community of FMM sisters for at least a year to see if you have a personal call from Christ and to see if you have the aptitude to live the FMM life.

2nd Stage: Novitiate (2 - 2 1/2 years)


The novice is educated through life, prayer, studies and ministry of the community. She deepens her personal relationship with Christ and concretely responds to the call of Christ. Now she discovers the spirituality of the Institute.



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3rd Stage: Making Temporary Vow

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She receives her first mission sending. In her new community she continues deepening her living of the special path in her life. She has 6 years to discern before making her final commitment.

4th Stage: Final Profession​

Before making final profession each sister has a period of reflection and prayer lasting from three to six months depending on her needs. At this time of final profession, the sister receives her first mission sending from the Superior General, assigning her to a mission which may be in any country of the world where there is an FMM presence.
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