Becoming a Marianist Sister
Initial Formation Contact Pre-Novitiate Novitiate Temporary Profession
Contact
A young woman who wishes to discern a possible vocation with the Marianist Sisters on a deeper level can apply for the Contact program. A Contact makes a commitment to establish an on-going relationship with the Sisters in a particular community by sharing meals and prayer with the community and by meeting occasionally with one of the Sisters to discuss her discernment. In addition, Contacts are invited to special celebrations, Contact retreats, and other discernment opportunities.
In response to someone's request to become a Contact, the Sisters also make a commitment to support the Contact with prayers, presence, and friendship. They also commit to including the Contact in various activities in order to allow the Contact to get to know the Sisters better.
Contacts with the Marianist Sisters do not typically live in community. Contacts are always welcome, however, to spend a weekend or 1-2 weeks in a “live-in” experience.
There are no limits for how long a person can be a Contact.
