The Brooklyn Visitation Monastery is initiating a Discernment Program for those who wish to explore monastic life in our Monastery.
To qualify, a woman must be between the ages of 18 and 59 (with exceptions considered), free from dependents and unmarried, a practicing Catholic for 5 years (if a new convert).
A candidate must have or pray to find a spiritual director.
She must also make two retreats of 3 days each in our Monastery before being considered for the program.
The Discernment Program is 6 months long, at the minimum. The candidate would make a retreat every month for 3 days, if living locally, and meet with her spiritual director once a month.
If living at a geographical distance, at least 3 retreats would be necessary during the 6 month period.
After 6 months, if the candidate feels ready, a thorough recommendation from the spiritual director favoring the candidates vocation in our Monastery would be the next step before deciding an entrance date.
Other particulars before entrance would then follow as an appropriate day of entrance would be decided upon.
The Discernment Program can be extended beyond six months, based on the candidates’ circumstances.
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