Formation

Stages of Formation:

I. Pre-formation (prior to entering Secular Carmelite formation)

A. Foundational Human and Catholic Formation #64-65 of Ratio (assumed to be completed prior to entering Carmel)

B. Formation for Guests and New Comers to Secular Carmel (approx. 6 sessions)

II. Formation

A. Formation for Aspirancy (12 sessions)

B. Formation of Beginners for Temporary Promises (24 sessions)

1.Preparation for Temporary promises- Year 1

2.Preparation for Temporary Promises- Year 2

C. Formation for Final Promises (36 sessions)

1. Preparation for Definitive Promise Year 1

2. Preparation for Definitive Promise Year 2

3. Preparation for Definitive Promise Year 3

III. On-going Formation after Definitive Promise

IV. Formation for Instructors and Council Members

V. Formation for Spiritual Assistants

Ratio for Formation