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Promotion of Vocations

97 The most important factor influencing the promotion of
vocation is nothing else than the religious testimony borne
by our community and members. In this do our prayer life
and the loving services of mercy rendered by us to the
orphaned and supportless play a significant part. Our
members shall sincerely strive for promoting vocations and
there shall be appropriate set-ups towards that goal both on
the general and local levels. 17

Various Stages
98 Formation is not a process of blind conditioning from outside.
It has rather to aim at the spontaneous, Spirit-inspired and
religious growth of the candidate. Growth entails a passing
through various stages. These stages are classified in the
SJC Ratio Institutionis as pre-novitiate, novitiate, juniorate
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and continuing formation.

Further details regarding these stages, their duration, system
of formation, involvement in the apostolic services,
programme of studies etc. may be given in the Directory
and the Ratio Institutionis.

I. Pre-Novitiate
i. Candidacy

99 The purpose of this stage is to provide a preliminary
knowledge and experience about their vocation to the girls
coming to us with a desire to join our Congregation, by
offering them an occasion to familiarize themselves with
the SJC life style and activities of mercy.
ii. Aspirancy

100 The particular purpose of this stage is to provide the candidate
with an initial training and experience in matters pertaining
to the fundamental elements of religious life such as prayer,
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