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What is discernment?
Discernment is listening. Listen. Listen and pay attention to God’s voice in
prayer and in the concrete experiences of your life through people and
events. These are instruments of God’s voice to us.
Discernment is a decision making process that enables you to understand as
much as is possible what God’s desire is in regards to a particular
decision. Discernment is only used when deciding major decisions in one’s
life. It is a process that requires a commitment of prayer, work, trust and
time. It is usually done with another person you trust and can share with
honestly. A decision to enter Religious life requires a discernment process
that takes from six months to a year. A decision to enter a particular
community is a gradual mutual discernment. The Vocation Director or
Admissions director in the name of the community enters into the discernment
process with you.
What does the application process entail?
The application process is an extensive one that takes approximately three
months to complete. Sr. Pat coordinates and goes through the application
process with you. It consists of personal, medical, psychological,
educational, employment and financial components. The cost of the
application process is shared by the Sisters of Charity and you, if
possible.
What is the mission of the Sisters of Charity?
Jesus Christ came "to bring good news to the poor, to proclaim liberty and
to the blind new sight, to set the downtrodden free, to proclaim the Lord’s
year of favor" ( Luke 4: 18-19) The mission of the Sisters of Charity of
Saint Elizabeth is to proclaim and live this gospel of Jesus Christ. In the
tradition of Saint Vincent de Paul our Congregation participates in the
mission of the Church fundamentally through ministry supported and nourished
by prayer and vowed life in community. From the beginning our ministry has
encompassed commitments in education, health care, and pastoral and social
services. Strengthened by the gift of the Eucharist we pledge to pour
ourselves out in service to our neighbor. In communion with other disciples
we participate in the mission of the Church as it works to transform the
world in charity, justice and peace.
Where do the Sisters of Charity live and minister?
Sisters of Charity presently live and serve in New Jersey, New York,
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Florida, Maryland, Alaska, Virginia, West
Virginia, North Carolina, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Virgin
Islands, Mexico, El Salvador, and Haiti.
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