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Those interested in religious life are welcome to visit the sisters. There will be no pressure or obligation to join, and
there is no age limit.
Entrance Requirements:
--Baptized, confirmed and practising Catholic woman.
--Single, widowed or have an annulment certificate.
--Reasonably healthy.
--Experience of further education or employment
(you do not need to have experience of care work to join the community).
--Ability to learn and adjust to community life.
There is no fixed upper age limit. Each person will be considered individually.
After she has visited the convent (once or a few times depending on her circumstances), a woman may ask to join the community.
Stages of Formation:
Postulant (1 year):
Black skirt, white shirt.
Novice (2 years):
White veil and religious habit (dress). She gains the title of "Sister" and may choose a religious name if she
wishes.
First Profession (1st Vows or Junior Profession -- 3 years):
The Sister in 1st vows retains her white veil, but is given a ring worn on the left and the Augustinian Cross of the community
to wear around her neck.
Final Profession (Final Vows):
The Sister receives a black veil.
Ongoing Formation:
Religious formation does not stop with Final Profession. Each Sister continues her learning in her personal, religious and
professional life.
Further Information:
The Sisters' primary work, apart from prayer, is mainly nursing and care work, so any experience that a woman has in this
area is welcome. However, a candidate does not need to have any experience in care before she joins the community.
Women with interests, skills and experience in other areas are equally welcome. Often candidates discover skills and talents
that they didn't know they had. The most important qualities to have are a love of God, to get along in the Spirit of St Augustine
(Truth, Unity & Love), to be open to learning and trying new experiences.
If you would like to know more about the Sisters' life of community, prayer and service please contact Sister Miriam (formation
team):
sr.miriam@
anh.org.uk
If you would prefer to write a letter to Sister Miriam, please use the address on the Contact page.
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