Inititial Formation

 

ASPIRANCY

This period covers six months and is a time of discernment, learning about the History of the Institute and prayers, and deepening the understanding of the Catholic Doctrine. This period is spent at Asumbi Motherhouse.

Formators

Aspirant Mistress –                 Sr. Mary Jude Nyawade

Ass. Aspirant Mistress –          Sr. Lucy Chepngeno

They are supported by a team of external facilitators

Contact

The Postulant Directress

St. Francis Postulate

Kaiboi

PRE-NOVITIATE

The period of Postulancy is the first stage of formation to the religious life for the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph. It takes place for one year. It is intended as a time for deepening Christian living and increasing one’s knowledge of Catholic Doctrine.

The Postulate is located in Eldoret Diocese, Kaiboi Parish in Kenya.

Formators

Postulant Mistress-                             Sr. Monica Angela Nyawade

Assistant Postulant Mistress-              Sr. Dorine Anyango

These are supported by a supportive team of external facilitators/lecturers.

 

Contact

The Postulant Directress

St. Francis Postulate

Kaiboi

 

NOVITIATE

The Novices spend two years in the Novitiate. The first year is the Canonical year. During this period, the novices are helped to better understand their divine vocation as Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph; experience the manner of life of the Institute; and form their minds and hearts in its spirit.  The whole year is spent in the Novitiate.

In the Second year the process of discernment continues coupled with a deepening of their spirituality as Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph. The Novices also spend three months in our communities to get to know the lived experience of the Franciscan Spirituality as lived by the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph.

The Novitiate is located in Nyamira – Kisii Diocese- Kenya.

Formators:

Novice Mistress –                    Sr. Agnes Nyauma

Assistant Novice Mistress –    Sr. Brigid Chepkemoi

These are supported by a supportive team of external facilitators/lecturers.

Contact:

The Novice Directress

Mt. Alverna Novitiate

P.O BOX 669 – 40200

Kisii

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