Katiebobatie94 Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 (edited) I entered the Salesians almost three weeks ago as an aspirant. So much has happened! There are 4 of us in my class (Mary, Jenn, & Kelly). There is about a 10 year age difference between the oldest & the youngest......I am the youngest. This year the aspirants have a full schedule! We are team-teaching theology to the 7th & 8th graders here MHCA; as well as teaching CCD at local parishes on Sundays. We are also taking a series of classes. They include: - Italian -Don Bosco -Mother Mazzarello -Etiquette -Sewing -Choir -Music (instrumental) -Creed (in the Spring) -Catechetical Formation -Aspirant workshops On top of all of that we are also going to learn how to do chores, and lead morning & evening prayer. The first couple of months is going to be a lot of firsts & a lot of learning. Living in community is definitely an experience, but it is such a beautiful one! It is great to have all of these other women around who share the same mission as yourself. I am really loving it here! I love the girls in my class & I love the Sisters. This Saturday (9/21/13) I, along with my companions, will officially begin our Aspirancy year during our Medal Ceremony. The ceremony happens within the context of Evening Prayer & during it we each receive a medal of Mary Help of Christians. Please know that you are all in my prayers. I ask that you keep me in your prayers as well. I believe that Jeanne Jugan once said that we should "refuse God nothing." Please pray that as I continue with my formation I may always remember that, and live it out. Mary Help of Christians, Pray for us!! Edited September 19, 2013 by Katiebobatie94
Maire Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 Oh, wow! Prayers for you! :) I've always loved Don Bosco.
FutureCarmeliteClaire Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 This makes me so happy :heart:
nikita92 Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 I am so happy for you Katie!! What a wonderful full life you are leading with our Lord in your heart!! Don Bosco is one of my favorite saints! He was a life saver to so many adolescences!! Prayers sent your way!!! ;)
ToJesusMyHeart Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 Ah I want to take a sewing class! Such good news, Katie. I'll pray for you since we are both Katie. ;) (just kidding, I'll pray because it's good!)
Kateri89 Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 It's wonderful to hear from a PMer who entered the convent! Prayers comin your way :nun3:
AnneLine Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 Prayers! Glad you are enjoying those BUSY days! Are they calling you 'Katie' or 'Sister Katie' as a postulant?
the171 Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 Get thee to a nunnery. Oh wait. Too late. (#teamkatie)
TheLordsSouljah Posted September 21, 2013 Posted September 21, 2013 So happy for you Katie!! God bless you, praying for you :)
Jennifer Posted September 21, 2013 Posted September 21, 2013 Many prayers for you Katie, Mary, Jenn and Kelly as you begin your Aspirancy today
Katiebobatie94 Posted September 22, 2013 Author Posted September 22, 2013 (edited) Prayers! Glad you are enjoying those BUSY days! Are they calling you 'Katie' or 'Sister Katie' as a postulant? Well, for my first year I am an aspirant; then in my second year I am a postulant. During both years I am just 'Katie". At the end of two year I enter novitiate, & then 'Sr' is put in front of my name....totalled it is a 4 year formation program And thank you all so much! <3 Edited September 22, 2013 by Katiebobatie94
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