Comments on: Decoding Formation: Initial Inquiry http://anunslife.org/2006/11/08/formation-initial-inquiry/ Catholic Sisters and Nuns in Today's World Thu, 24 May 2012 15:03:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: JoyceElaine http://anunslife.org/2006/11/08/formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-103930 JoyceElaine Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:17:07 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/decoding-formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-103930 I found you before! Ah! That comment above is mine! I found you before! Ah! That comment above is mine!

]]> By: Sister Julie http://anunslife.org/2006/11/08/formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-5172 Sister Julie Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:37:40 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/decoding-formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-5172 Hi Joyce, I'm glad you came by. You are most welcome at A Nun's Life! :) Sister Julie Hi Joyce, I’m glad you came by. You are most welcome at A Nun’s Life! :)
Sister Julie

]]> By: Joyce http://anunslife.org/2006/11/08/formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-5164 Joyce Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:14:14 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/decoding-formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-5164 Sister Julie,I'm just coming into the church in RCIA and I'm 15. I'm glad to have stumbled upon your page and wish you luck. I also really like the quotations., thank you for posting this. <3 Joyce Good Luck and may God Bless you. Sister Julie,I’m just coming into the church in RCIA and I’m 15. I’m glad to have stumbled upon your page and wish you luck. I also really like the quotations., thank you for posting this.

<3 Joyce
Good Luck and may God Bless you.

]]> By: Sister Julie http://anunslife.org/2006/11/08/formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-409 Sister Julie Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:31:10 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/decoding-formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-409 Hi Jennifer, yes it is possible. If married in the Catholic church, you'd need to seek an annulment. If not, it's possible you still might need to seek an annulment. I'll have to check on that with a canon lawyer. Hi Jennifer, yes it is possible. If married in the Catholic church, you’d need to seek an annulment. If not, it’s possible you still might need to seek an annulment. I’ll have to check on that with a canon lawyer.

]]> By: Jennifer http://anunslife.org/2006/11/08/formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-408 Jennifer Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:08:05 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/decoding-formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-408 Is it possible to become a Catholic nun if you are divorced? Is it possible to become a Catholic nun if you are divorced?

]]> By: Sister Julie http://anunslife.org/2006/11/08/formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-406 Sister Julie Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:35:40 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/decoding-formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-406 Blessings to you, Antonette -- I will indeed keep you in my prayers. Blessings to you, Antonette — I will indeed keep you in my prayers.

]]> By: Antonette http://anunslife.org/2006/11/08/formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-405 Antonette Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:49:54 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/decoding-formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-405 Hi Sr. Julie and the rest of the people who’ve been giving insightful comments and questions about vocation discernment. I am undergoing one and currently waiting for my chosen Congregation to welcome me as an Aspirant. Coming across this blog is a blessing. Aside from learning a lot about how it is to be a Sister, i am motivated to reflect on a lot of things. Which is rather good, its a check and balance on my part — seeing all angles (including the challenges) to this life i am preparing to enter. Please include my spiritual journey in your prayers. God bless us all Hi Sr. Julie and the rest of the people who’ve been giving insightful comments and questions about vocation discernment. I am undergoing one and currently waiting for my chosen Congregation to welcome me as an Aspirant. Coming across this blog is a blessing. Aside from learning a lot about how it is to be a Sister, i am motivated to reflect on a lot of things. Which is rather good, its a check and balance on my part — seeing all angles (including the challenges) to this life i am preparing to enter.

Please include my spiritual journey in your prayers. God bless us all

]]> By: Camille http://anunslife.org/2006/11/08/formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-407 Camille Thu, 02 Aug 2007 21:32:09 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/decoding-formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-407 It is good and reassuring to know that other believers are where I am at this point and may be ready to make this huge step in the right direction. I feel very blessed and grateful for the wealth of information. Thank you It is good and reassuring to know that other believers are where I am at this point and may be ready to make this huge step in the right direction. I feel very blessed and grateful for the wealth of information.

Thank you

]]> By: Sister Julie http://anunslife.org/2006/11/08/formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-396 Sister Julie Mon, 26 Mar 2007 01:06:54 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/decoding-formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-396 Hi Filipinas, Thanks for the comment. Nuns in monasteries do have vocation directors. Communities which are cloistered do have sisters which handle contact with people outside the monastery. If you were to write or call the monastery, I'm sure they would put you in touch with the vocation director. You may want to send an email to the nuns at <a href="http://www.monialesop.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Moniales OP</a> as they are contemplatives and could give you some insight. Hi Filipinas, Thanks for the comment. Nuns in monasteries do have vocation directors. Communities which are cloistered do have sisters which handle contact with people outside the monastery. If you were to write or call the monastery, I’m sure they would put you in touch with the vocation director. You may want to send an email to the nuns at Moniales OP as they are contemplatives and could give you some insight.

]]> By: filipinas http://anunslife.org/2006/11/08/formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-397 filipinas Sat, 24 Mar 2007 13:01:03 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/decoding-formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-397 A blessed day to you sister.I just came across your very informative website. I just want to ask if nuns in a monastery have vocation directors or can we write to them,since they are contemplatives and shouldn't have contacts with the outside world. I just want to know cause I'm planning to enter a the Poor Clare Capuchin here in our place. Thank you sister. A blessed day to you sister.I just came across your very informative website. I just want to ask if nuns in a monastery have vocation directors or can we write to them,since they are contemplatives and shouldn’t have contacts with the outside world. I just want to know cause I’m planning to enter a the Poor Clare Capuchin here in our place. Thank you sister.

]]> By: Sister Julie http://anunslife.org/2006/11/08/formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-398 Sister Julie Wed, 21 Mar 2007 18:56:24 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/decoding-formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-398 The practice on changing names when entering the convent is mixed. Some congregations do have those joining take a name, especially if the person's given name is not a saint's name. "Julie" is my give name and also happens to be a saint's name, as in Saint Julie Billiart, founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Thanks for the question, Deborah. The practice on changing names when entering the convent is mixed. Some congregations do have those joining take a name, especially if the person’s given name is not a saint’s name. “Julie” is my give name and also happens to be a saint’s name, as in Saint Julie Billiart, founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Thanks for the question, Deborah.

]]> By: deborah http://anunslife.org/2006/11/08/formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-399 deborah Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:02:55 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/decoding-formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-399 Do nuns have to change there names when entering the convent Do nuns have to change there names when entering the convent

]]> By: ellie http://anunslife.org/2006/11/08/formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-402 ellie Thu, 01 Mar 2007 20:30:35 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/decoding-formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-402 Hi Maria I'm also in the UK and tring to discern the path intended for me. Can you tell us a bit more about the community you're involved with? Blessings Ellie Hi Maria

I’m also in the UK and tring to discern the path intended for me. Can you tell us a bit more about the community you’re involved with?

Blessings

Ellie

]]> By: Sister Julie http://anunslife.org/2006/11/08/formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-404 Sister Julie Fri, 23 Feb 2007 18:47:34 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/decoding-formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-404 Yes, Danielle, it is possible to become a nun or sister if you have a child provided your child is no longer dependent, i.e., they are able to take care of themselves. Sister Julie Yes, Danielle, it is possible to become a nun or sister if you have a child provided your child is no longer dependent, i.e., they are able to take care of themselves. Sister Julie

]]> By: Danielle http://anunslife.org/2006/11/08/formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-403 Danielle Fri, 23 Feb 2007 12:04:48 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/decoding-formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-403 I was just wondering if it is possible to become a nun or a sister if you have given birth and have a child? I was just wondering if it is possible to become a nun or a sister if you have given birth and have a child?

]]> By: Sister Julie http://anunslife.org/2006/11/08/formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-401 Sister Julie Fri, 09 Feb 2007 12:31:11 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/decoding-formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-401 Hi Anita ... thanks for the comment. If you have any questions, please feel free to comment here or send me an email. May the Spirit continue to be with you through your discernment. Hi Anita … thanks for the comment. If you have any questions, please feel free to comment here or send me an email. May the Spirit continue to be with you through your discernment.

]]> By: Anita http://anunslife.org/2006/11/08/formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-400 Anita Fri, 09 Feb 2007 02:59:21 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/decoding-formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-400 This is very informative. ...I'm trying to dicern my direction. This is very informative. …I’m trying to dicern my direction.

]]> By: nuns2day http://anunslife.org/2006/11/08/formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-395 nuns2day Thu, 09 Nov 2006 20:44:53 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/decoding-formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-395 Another resource: Marianist Lay Network of North America ... "Marianist Lay Communities (MLCs) are intentional Christian communities that collaborate in Mary's mission to bring Christ to the world" ... at http://www.mlnna.com Another resource: Marianist Lay Network of North America … “Marianist Lay Communities (MLCs) are intentional Christian communities that collaborate in Mary’s mission to bring Christ to the world” … at http://www.mlnna.com

]]> By: Kristin http://anunslife.org/2006/11/08/formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-394 Kristin Thu, 09 Nov 2006 19:26:55 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/decoding-formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-394 Its a starting place. Thank you for the information :-) Its a starting place. Thank you for the information :-)

]]> By: nuns2day http://anunslife.org/2006/11/08/formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-393 nuns2day Thu, 09 Nov 2006 18:34:15 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/decoding-formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-393 I'm not sure if there is a directory of lay communities in the US. I'll have to check into that. <strong>An Online Guide to Religious Ministries</strong> at www.religiousministries.com may be a helpful resources. Select the "Associates, Oblates, etc." group and then on the next page enter the keyword "lay" and hit search. That will give you a decent sized group of places to check out. I'll see if I can find anything else. I’m not sure if there is a directory of lay communities in the US. I’ll have to check into that. An Online Guide to Religious Ministries at http://www.religiousministries.com may be a helpful resources. Select the “Associates, Oblates, etc.” group and then on the next page enter the keyword “lay” and hit search. That will give you a decent sized group of places to check out. I’ll see if I can find anything else.

]]> By: Kristin http://anunslife.org/2006/11/08/formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-392 Kristin Thu, 09 Nov 2006 16:48:25 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/decoding-formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-392 How would I find more information about getting involved in a lay community? How would I find more information about getting involved in a lay community?

]]> By: nuns2day http://anunslife.org/2006/11/08/formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-391 nuns2day Thu, 09 Nov 2006 13:03:39 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/decoding-formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-391 Hello, Maria. Thank you for the comment. The "stages" in formation are not unique to religious life. In one form or another, they are part of many processes of commitment --- such as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults or entering a lay community as you mentioned. Formation is really on ongoing task for all of us as we grow in our relationship with God and seek to live the Gospel. Hello, Maria. Thank you for the comment. The “stages” in formation are not unique to religious life. In one form or another, they are part of many processes of commitment — such as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults or entering a lay community as you mentioned. Formation is really on ongoing task for all of us as we grow in our relationship with God and seek to live the Gospel.

]]> By: Maria Toth http://anunslife.org/2006/11/08/formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-390 Maria Toth Thu, 09 Nov 2006 07:16:02 +0000 http://nuns2day.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/decoding-formation-initial-inquiry/#comment-390 Thanks for educating us! I am a member of a lay community (for people in all states of life -incl married) and we have a process whereby people spend time with us before discerning whether to make a commentment. God bless Maria in the UK www.inhishands.co.uk Thanks for educating us! I am a member of a lay community (for people in all states of life -incl married) and we have a process whereby people spend time with us before discerning whether to make a commentment.

God bless
Maria in the UK
http://www.inhishands.co.uk

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