STAGES OF INITIAL FORMATION
The formation of the Sons of Charity is composed of several steps and reaches almost 10 years:
Postulancy: (4 years) studies of philosophy and formation of human life;
In order to begin the first step, a candidates should have already experienced a first choice for the vocation of the Sons of Charity, even if all the reasons for his choice are not yet clear.
In order to begin the first step, a candidates should have already experienced a first choice for the vocation of the Sons of Charity, even if all the reasons for his choice are not yet clear.
Novitiate: (1 year) to deepen the meaning of Religious life in the congregation;
Experimentation of work and pastoral activities;
Theology/Scholastic Years: (4 years) studies of theology before ordination.