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Sr. Ji ..................................................

Sr. Ji

Enters the Apostolic Year Sr. Ji kyung choi

of Her Novitiate leads Stations of the
cross retreats as

part of her retreat
Services ministry.
tHiS SPriNG markS Sr. Ji kyUNG

CHoi’S traNSitioN From a

CaNoNiCal NovitiatE to aN aCCordiNG to tHE CoNStitUtioNS and in every stage of initial formation, for both the
T
aPoStoliC NovitiatE. ENtEriNG oF tHE SiStErS oF BoN SECoUrS: novitiate and the Congregation.
he period of novitiate is that privileged
tHE NovitiatE iS aN imPortaNt ‘‘ The second year of the novitiate is the apostolic year,
StaGE iN a WomaN’S JoUrNEy time when the community offers the sister the stage of novitiate that Sr. Ji began this winter. In this
new phase of her journey, Sr. Ji participates in community
ample opportunities to study, ponder and
to BEComiNG a rEliGioUS SiStEr assimilate the spirit of the Gospel, especially prayer and life, and she continues a course of study
aNd a SiStEr oF BoN SECoUrS. the evangelical counsels (vows), and the spirit and mission related to a deeper understanding of religious life and
of Bon Secours. It is a time of deepening relationship what it will mean when she makes temporary vows
‘‘ in this stage, she is deepening grace and responsibility of her personal consecration As part of the apostolic year, Sr. Ji engages in ministry
with Christ, during which the novice reflects on the
after completion of this second year of novitiate.
to Him. It is also a time to gain an understanding of
her understanding and
four days a week. Sr. Ji is working within our Retreat
the intercultural dimensions of Bon Secours as an
experience of our life,
She is currently preparing for a series of retreats that
charism, prayer, community international Congregation.” and Conference Center’s Retreat Services Ministry.
A woman is a novice for the next two years and is now called she will lead from June to October. She is also assisting
living, apostolic spirituality
the retreat and conference center “sister.” The first year of the novitiate is the canonical year, with other retreats, the Center’s blog and becoming
and mission focus.” which has certain requirements of the Church’s Canon
held Stations of the cross retreats oriented with how all of the Center’s staff work together.
Law. This year is devoted to personal and spiritual growth,
— Sr. Bernadette ClapS every friday in march.
FormatioN dirECtor study and fuller immersion in religious life with the we pray for the holy Spirit to guide Sr. ji
Sisters of Bon Secours. Continued discernment of the as she enters this new phase in her journey
sister’s call to religious life is important during this time to becoming a Sister of Bon Secours.

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