- 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 to discern together with the community if she has
a personal call from Christ and the aptitudes to live the FMM life. This
period of time is referred to as the pre-novitiate.
- At the conclusion of the
pre-novitiate year, the young woman begins a more intensive period of
preparation which lasts at least two years. During this time she
participates in and is educated through the life, prayer and ministry of
the community. It is a time to deepen her personal relationship with
Christ, to give a concrete response to the call of God, to discover the
spirituality of the Institute, and to prepare herself for consecration by
the vows. This period of time is referred to as the novitiate.
- Vows of poverty, obedience,
and chastity are taken for a few years at the end of the novitiate.
Preparation for life as an FMM is deepened through participating fully in
the life, prayer and ministry of the community. At the end of this time of
preparation, a young woman makes her final commitment as an FMM. At that
time, she receives her first sending from the Superior General who
assigns her to a mission which may be to any country in the world where
there is an FMM community.
- Every Franciscan Missionary
of Mary continues deepening her living of the special path of the
Institute throughout her life. This is done through regular prayer, study
and reflection with the sisters of her community. It is also carried out
through spiritual renewal at particular moments during life.
For more information:
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE - 399 Fruit Hill Avenue - N Providence RI 02911-2842
Phone: (401) 353-5800 - Fax: (401) 353-8755 - E-mail:
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