Vowed Religious



An invitation to women who want to deepen their commitment to God through community, spirituality and mission as a Sister of the Holy Names. Apostolic in nature, our Congregation gives priority to the full development of the human person, to solidarity in the promotion of justice and to contemplation in action.

To make inquiries

• Contact the Vocation Director for further information and vocational direction;
• Become acquainted with SNJM communities and ministries;
• Create relationships with a companion sister and welcoming community.

Candidacy

Take the first formal step by living for a period, usually one year, in an SNJM community

Noviciate

Spend a two-year integration into religious life;

• the first year focuses on deepening a life of prayer, reflection, and learning the way of vowed life in the SNJM tradition;
• The second year provides an experience of mission, community life and an opportunity to serve with poor people.

Temporary Vows

• Live vowed commitment for a period of three to six years;
• Continue to be involved in SNJM mission flowing from the values of vowed poverty,
  chastity and obedience.

Permanent Vows

Choose to make the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience for a lifetime within the SNJM congregation.