Sr Francisca making her final vows.
L-R: Sr Mel, Sr Susay, Sr Sonia, Sr Perry, Sr Cecile. Sr
Sonia is the juniorate directress in charge of the
formation of junior sisters in the Philippines-Singapore
region.
(L-R): Mikyong Hwang and Sheila Mae JASO
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To prepare for Cenacle life and ministry,
a woman is helped in attaining her own integration and religious
identity by the Cenacle Formation Program. The program provides
personal formation through on-going spiritual direction, individualized
plans of study and supervised experiences. The nature of her
apostolate demands continuing formation throughout her life.
A woman interested in the Cenacle life receives
personal direction and preparation before her acceptance to
the pre-novitiate. This period prepares her for formal entrance
to the novitiate which usually lasts for two years.
Requirements for admission include the following
general norms:
- A sense of being called by God
- Enthusiasm for the Congregation’s
service for the Church
- A genuine desire to accept and cooperate
with the formation offered
- Freedom from family or financial obligations
- Sufficient physical capacity
- Psychological and emotional balance
- The capacity for healthy interpersonal
relationships in community life and in the ministry
- Experience in assuming responsibility
- The completion of a college degree or
the equivalent in education.
Vocation Direction Program
A vocation direction program is offered either at
the Cenacle or in other places arranged between the vocation
directress and interested groups. Any young woman interested
in considering her own future directions, and at the same
time, learning something about Cenacle life, is welcome to
join this program. It includes talks/seminars, life direction
retreats, vocation discernment retreats and ongoing spiritual
direction. Personal prayer, reflection and individual consultation
are essential parts of these programs.
Vocation Stories
For more information, contact the Cenacle
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