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BECOMING A CAPUCHIN FRANCISCAN FRIAR
Friar means brother. To become a Capuchin Franciscan Friar is to
answer God's call to a life of Gospel brotherhood according to the
example of St. Francis of Assisi and the Capuchin tradition.
After a period of discernment with the friars of the Capuchin
Vocation Office, a man may begin the application process. This
involves completing the application form, an interview with the
Provincial Minister, psychological testing and sending in needed
reports.
Initial Formation: For those men who believe God may be calling
them to the Capuchin life and have been accepted by the Provincial
Minister, following the application process begin the initial steps of
formation of a friar. They are Postulancy, Novitiate and Temporary
Profession or Vows.
Postulancy: Usually a period of 12 months in which a man lives
with the friars participating in their life of fraternity, prayer and
service. There are classes for them during the week that help in
their spiritual life and their knowledge of the faith and Capuchin way
of life. The period of time for Postulancy could be extended if a man
is not ready for Novitiate.
Novitiate: This is accomplished in collaboration with other
provinces. It begins with a three month period of preparation then
formally begins the first week of Advent when a man receives the
habit and title "Brother" and it is expected to begin to live the vowed
life. It is an intense experience of fraternity and prayer. There are
classes in religious and Capuchin life with outgoing spiritual
direction and supervision.
Temporary Profession of Vows: At the end of the Novitiate year,
believing that God has called them to be a Capuchin Franciscan
Friar and accepted by the Provincial Minister, a man professes the
vows of poverty, chastity and obedience for three years. During the
first two years of this time of formation, all temporary professed
friars live together. They participate in the regular life of a Capuchin
friar seeking to deepen their vocation to this way of life. During the
third year of temporary profession, a friar is assigned to another of
our houses to continue to grow in the life. At the end of his time in
temporary vows which could extend up to six years, but usually
does not exceed four years, a friar perpetually professes his vows
for life.
Friar means brother. To become a Capuchin Franciscan Friar is to
answer God's call to a life of Gospel brotherhood according to the
example of St. Francis of Assisi and the Capuchin tradition.
After a period of discernment with the friars of the Capuchin
Vocation Office, a man may begin the application process. This
involves completing the application form, an interview with the
Provincial Minister, psychological testing and sending in needed
reports.
Initial Formation: For those men who believe God may be calling
them to the Capuchin life and have been accepted by the Provincial
Minister, following the application process begin the initial steps of
formation of a friar. They are Postulancy, Novitiate and Temporary
Profession or Vows.
Postulancy: Usually a period of 12 months in which a man lives
with the friars participating in their life of fraternity, prayer and
service. There are classes for them during the week that help in
their spiritual life and their knowledge of the faith and Capuchin way
of life. The period of time for Postulancy could be extended if a man
is not ready for Novitiate.
Novitiate: This is accomplished in collaboration with other
provinces. It begins with a three month period of preparation then
formally begins the first week of Advent when a man receives the
habit and title "Brother" and it is expected to begin to live the vowed
life. It is an intense experience of fraternity and prayer. There are
classes in religious and Capuchin life with outgoing spiritual
direction and supervision.
Temporary Profession of Vows: At the end of the Novitiate year,
believing that God has called them to be a Capuchin Franciscan
Friar and accepted by the Provincial Minister, a man professes the
vows of poverty, chastity and obedience for three years. During the
first two years of this time of formation, all temporary professed
friars live together. They participate in the regular life of a Capuchin
friar seeking to deepen their vocation to this way of life. During the
third year of temporary profession, a friar is assigned to another of
our houses to continue to grow in the life. At the end of his time in
temporary vows which could extend up to six years, but usually
does not exceed four years, a friar perpetually professes his vows
for life.
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