Redemptorist Vocations
He sent me to preach the Good News to the poor.
Luke 4:18
The Purpose of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, is to follow the example of Jesus Christ, the Redeemer, by preaching the word of God to the poor, as he declared of himself.
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Inquiry StageIn this stage, Vocation Ministry Coordinators help a candidate discern his vocation to religious life. During this time, the candidate continues to meet with Vocation Ministry Coordinators and becomes associated with a local Redemptorist Community. He also begins a mentor relationship with a member of that local community, continues with spiritual direction, and participates in a Live-In Experience to further deepen his understanding of Redemptorist life and mission.
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Candidate StageDuring this stage, the candidate completes application forms, participates in a psychological assessment, lives in a Redemptorist student house, continues with spiritual direction, completes studies in Philosophy, begins or continues learning Spanish, and decides whether to apply for novitiate.
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Novitiate StageDuring this stage, the candidate dedicates a year to deeper discernment and to spiritual and personal growth. He studies in detail and lives more deeply the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, as well as the history and charism of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. Finally, in consultation with the leaders of the Congregation, he decides whether to profess Temporary Vows in the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer.
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Candidacy for Consecrated LifeDuring this stage, the candidate completes his studies for ministry, pursues prayer, retreats, and mentorship to grow in spiritual maturity, and works alongside other Redemptorists in a variety of missionary ministries. Finally, in consultation with the leaders of the Congregation, he discerns and decides whether to profess Final Vows in the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer.
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Candidacy for PriesthoodDuring this stage, the candidate completes a Master of Divinity program, pursues prayer, retreats, and mentorship for growth in spiritual maturity, and works with other Redemptorists in a variety of missionary ministries. He also completes all internship experiences. In consultation with the leaders of the Congregation, he discerns and decides whether to profess Final Vows in the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer and whether to be ordained as a deacon and then as a priest.
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Next stepsCompletion of these initial stages does not mark the end of formation. Indeed, continuing education and formation remains ever important and vital. It is always necessary for Redemptorists to grow deeper in their spiritual life and so bear greater witness to the people of God by their preaching and the example of their life.
Discernment Process
Prayer for Vocations
Provident God, you spoke your dream of plentiful redemption in Jesus Christ. Your Spirit ignited the heart of Saint Alphonsus, inspiring him to found a family in the Church dedicated to proclaiming the good news of plentiful redemption to the most abandoned.
Raise up among us strong men and women of faith, afire with love for You and zeal for the mission of proclaiming Your word among those who do not know You, or who need to hear Your word proclaimed anew.
Guide men to respond with generosity as vowed Redemptorist priests and brothers, and women and men to serve in joy and hope as partners in the Redemptorist mission.
We ask this in the name of Jesus, your Word, who is our life.
Amen.
