Here
are answers to some frequently asked questions. If you have a question, please contact any of the sisters listed below.
 Do Sisters Pray All the Time?
While prayer is important to us, Sisters do not usually pray all day. We are allowed an hour of personal prayer time each day which is important for us as we continue to deepen our relationship with God. Additionally, we share Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer times with the Sisters we live with in community. We also value the opportunity to join with others in the celebration of Eucharist on a daily basis, if possible. During the rest of our day, we may be busy with our ministry – the work we do which serves the needs of others, or spending our free time doing things which are renewing and relaxing for us.
Want to talk more? Contact Sister Julie Brandt
jbrandtssnd@yahoo.com
I've thought about being a sister. What should I do?
If the idea of a being a sister keeps tugging at your heart, then it's very important to check out if this life is right for you! Ask for God's guidance. Spend time with sisters. Join them for meals and prayer. See how they live and how they serve. During this time, consider: What happens inside you when you are with the sisters? Are you excited by what you hear? Do you feel drawn to this life? Then talk with a vocation director. We will answer your questions and help you discern God's call. We will journey with you and will not pressure you to become an SSND.
Want to talk more? Contact Sister Carolyn Jost
SCarolynJ@aol.com
How long does it take to be a Sister?
From the time one becomes serious about discerning religious life
as a School Sister of Notre Dame (SSND), the process could take
four to six years. Initially, one is accepted as an affiliate for
six months to three years. As an affiliate, one still lives on her
own, continues working and/or going to school but spends more time
with the Sisters. The next step is the postulancy (up to two years)
where one lives in an SSND community as she continues to discern
her call. The next phase, novitiate, is a two-year period during
which one begins to integrate the various aspects of religious life,
deepens her relationship with God, and gains a greater knowledge
of the congregation. Novitiate is immediate preparation for First
Vows (also known at Temporary Profession) that takes place at the
end of those two years.
Want
to talk more? Contact Sister Kathy Jager,
k-jager@juno.com
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