Affiliate - 1 year

The Affiliate learns more about Benedictine life as she discerns her religious vocation through correspondence, visits and retreats.

Postulant  1-2 years

The Postulant learns through experience about Benedictine religious life by living in community and participating in our prayer and work.

Novice 1-2 years

The Novice intensely prays and studies the Benedictine Charism and vows.

Scholastic 3-6 years

The Scholastic begins full time ministry and studies to prepare for perpetual profession.

Perpetually Professed Sister - A Lifetime