
Friars in Formation
22/April/2018 : Invitation to First Profession
17/April/2018 : Election Chapter
17/April/2018 : Seminar on POCSO & Sexual Abuse and Legal Issues
"Candidates should prepare themselves interiorly for the future renunciation of goods and condition themselves for the service of all peoples, especially the poor." Capuchin Constitutions # 18:2
Candidates
Students of Plus 1
Students of Plus 2
"The formation of Postulants aims primarily at completing their catechesis in the faith and includes an introduction to Liturgy, methods of prayer, Capuchin Franciscan instruction and an initial experience of apostolic work. It must also reinforce and promote human maturity, especially emotional maturity, and an ability to discern the signs of the times in light of the Gospel" Capuchin Constitutions # 28:2
Postulants
"Let the rhythm of the novitiate respond to the primary aspect of our religious life, particularly through a special experience of faith, contemplative prayer, fraternal life, contact with the poor and work. Capuchin Constitution # 29:4
Novices
The Post Novitiate is the period in which brothers, progressing further in maturity, prepare themselves for the definitive choice of our Gospel life that is undertaken through perpetual profession". Capuchin Constitution #30:1
Let the brother, according to each one's gifts and grace, apply themselves to a more profound study of sacred scripture, spiritual theology, Liturgy and the history and spirituality of the Order; let them also exercise various forms of apostolate as well as domestic work But such formation should always be made in view of the life and careful maturation of the individual". Capuchin Constitution #30:3