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The period of temporary profession lasts from three to six years, the vows being renewed each year. During the juniorate, the sister participates in the life and apostolate of our community. She continues the formation begun in novitiate through an ongoing program of spiritual, personal, theological and professional development. Sisters in the juniorate receive a light blue veil.

The period of immediate preparation for the profession of perpetual vows should be particularly a time of prayer and spiritual renewal during which, in an atmosphere of withdrawl, the sister prepares herself for her final commitment. In her profession, the sister publicly expresses her total dedication to Christ in the formula of vows as it is indicated in our Constitutions. God seals her covenant-response by a special consecration. Fully professed Sisters wear a dark blue veil.

It lies in the divine Will when and how God calls men and women to His service. We pray for this grace for others and also share the duty and privilege of promoting vocations in the Church, especially to our congregation.

Throughout our life we have a responsibility to further our own continual renewal so that we may grow in our commitment to Christ and live authentically our vocation in the Church. We use available opportunities for our spiritual, theological, professional, and cultural enrichment for which the community makes provision from time to time.

If we continue to seek God above all things, we shall also find Him everywhere. His Spirit of truth and goodness, of peace and joy, will grow in us until we are transformed into the very image of Christ.

Adapted from the Constitutions and Rule of the Little Sisters of Jesus and Mary

 
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