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.
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)
2nd Stage: Novitiate (2 - 2 1/2 years)
3rd Stage: Making Temporary Vow
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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