Vocations

Prayer for Vocations

On each day of the month, the sisters of the province take it in turn to pray for vocations.  But on the first of each month we are all invited, united with our friends and associates, to pray together for vocations to Religious Life

We respond to God’s call
by the unconditional gift of ourself
in the religious life,
a commitment we wish to make for ever,
yet which we are required to renew constantly. (From our constitutions)

January 2012, 1st December 2011, 1st November 2011 1st October 2011 September 2011, 1st August 2011, 1st July 2011, 1st June, 2011, 1st May 2011 , 1st April 2011 ,1st March 2011 , 1st February 2011 , 1st January 2011

Discernment Weekends

We hold Discernment Weekends about three times a year. They are designed to give time and space to the participants to reflect on God's call. Watch this space for news of our next weekend

 

Sisters' Stories

Each one of us is on a journey through life. It is a joy and privilege to share this journey with others who feel called to the same mission within the Church. Some of our province have written their 'stories' - stories of love and fidelity, courage and prayer.

Pope's Message for Vocations Sunday

15th May, 2011 4th Sunday of Easter.

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The Formation Process in Sion

The Formation Process is a life long process. It is a journey of discovery of the fidelity of God in our lives.

Before someone officially joins the congregation, she will spend time getting to know some of the communities in the province (UK and Ireland). She will be in contact with one sister who will accompany her towards the decision to join us. She will also have a Prayer partner, another sister in the province who will promise to pray especially for her during this journey.

Initial Formation is divided into three stages. Each one's programme is different depending on the person's background.

Stage One lasts for about one year and has an emphasis on community life and getting to know the province, our history and our charism.. The new member may have some paid employment during this time

Stage Two is called the Canonical Year and lasts for one whole year. The main purpose of this year is for the new member to deepen her relationship with God. There will be some study of Scripture and Spirituality during this special year. During this year the new member does not do any paid work.

Stage Three may last up to a year, and the emphasis of this stage is the integration of the spritiual life, community life and apostolic work. During this stage the sister will do some paid or voluntary work, or may begin some study in theology.

After the time of Initial Formation the sister will make Vows for three years. These are renewed once. During these six years, the sister may do study in Theology or some professional training. During this time, there will be a sister appointed to accompany and support the new member as she journeys towards her life long commitment at Final Vows.

At some stage in the early years of life at Sion, many of our 'new members' will spend some time in Jerusalem for study and ministry.

Final Vows are professed about six years after First Vows. We are encouraged to continue our formation throughout our lives.

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For information about Vocations with the Sisters of Our Lady of Sion,

contact St Carolyn Wicks : carolynwicks@tiscali.co.uk