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Postulants are in a one to two year period in which they are having a first-hand experience of how they will live as a sister. Living in a local SSND community gives posutants greater insight into religious life and helps them to see whether it is a good fit for them. Postulants come together with SSNDs to share prayer, household tasks, ministry and leisure. They may continue going to school or maintain their present job. Postulants meet regularly with their directing sister.

Postulants Judith Cheptoo Samba, Beth Wangari, Marcelline Anyega
Kenya

postulants-Kenya

Judith Chetoo Sambu (left) is from Kericho Diocese of Kenya. "I am fifth born in a family of seven, five girls and two boys. After secondary school I became a Montessori teacher for some years. I joined the Postulancy of the District of Africa in 2007, and I am looking forward to learning more about the School Sisters of Notre Dame."

Beth Wangari (center) is the third born from a family of six girls. "I come from Molo District in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya. I was a teacher before I was received as a postulant in the formation program in Kisumu, Kenya. I love attending the classes which are so educative, and they bring me to a better understanding of the vocation I have chosen."

Marcelline Nyagechanga Anyega (right) comes from the western part of Kenya - Kisii Diocese. "I graduated as a primary teacher in 2003 and taught in primary school before I joined the postulancy last year. I am the last born in a family of nine. My dad is dead and my mum is alive. I am enjoying my formation program in Kisumu, Kenya."

Postulants Esther Uduoje, Gloria Adoga, Magdalene Akpan
Nigeria

postulants-Nigeria

Esther Mary Uduoje (left) is the sixth of eight children and is from Edo State, Nigeria. She is interested in teaching and before entering, had the experience of teaching social studies at our secondary school in Mkar.  For her apostolic ministry experience, Ester taught Social Studies at Notre Dame Secondary School at Urua Edet Obo.

Gloria Adoga (center) comes from Benue State, and is Idoma by tribe.  She is the fourth of 12 children.  Before entering the Postulancy, Gloria was Diocesan secretary and notary. She is trained in social development. During her apostolic experience in Akwanga, Gloria served as librarian for the Queen of Apostles Secondary School.

Magdalene Edet Akpan (right) is the last child in a family of 10 - five girls and five boys.  She comes from Uyo in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, and is Ibibio by tribe. Before entering the postulate, Magdalene was involved in Evangelization ministry in her parish and taught primary school. In May, she began her three-months Apostolic experience teaching agriculture in our Notre Dame Secondary School in Mkar, Benue State.

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