Houses of Discernment

Houses of Discernment

Houses of Discernment

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Extending the circle of community

Forming a house for sisters and laywomen

By Mary Beth Minges S.C.L. and Amy Willcott S.C.L.

An informal NRVC survey last year about houses of discernment turned up tremendous interest in the subject. Houses of discernment come in many shapes and sizes-but no matter how they’re structured, the idea is that some of the lay residents (but not always all of them) are there to explore their vocation while living in a community setting. Read more...

How to develop an effective discernment house for college students

By Larry Atkinson C.S.C.

Many religious orders are starting young adult houses of spiritual growth and discernment. Here are words of wisdom about starting such a house from an experienced hand. Read more...

How a discernment house can enhance vocation ministry

How a discernment house can enhance vocation ministry

By Sr. Charlene Diorka SS, J

A discernment house provides a positive environment for prospective members and an ideal setting for vocation-ministry events. Read more...

The Live-In Component of Discernment of the Call to Religious Life

By Michelle Gorman R.S.M.

In the process of discerning the call to religious life during the pre-candidacy stage, the opportunity to “Come and See” can be provided for the potential new member. This live-in experience in local community can be for the mutual benefit of the community and the person. Read more...

Summer Institute ...

Our annual Summer Institute will offer three workshops in Leavenworth, KS. ... More

HORIZON ...

In our latest edition, writers look at the "unity" in community. ... More

Ordination report ...

This annual report describes responses for ordinands in 116 dioceses and ... More

Profession report ...

The findings in this report demonstrate consistency with those in the ... More

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