Process
of Association
[History]
[Who are Associates] [Vocations]
Person
meets Sisters or Associates and:
1)
Becomes curious or interested in learning about the associate
relationship.
2)
Sisters/Associates informally share their own personal experience and/or
the informational brochures.
3)
In dialog with the convener of the associate community and the Associates,
the person is invited to attend a monthly meeting.
Associates
gather with Sisters Ann, Caroline and Claudia in Southeastern Florida.
Application
Procedures:
1)
After a period of at least six months, the individual may request an application form from the convener.
2)
The convener formally interviews the applicant, then invites the applicant to share his/her
desire with the associate community for affirmation.
3)
During this period, conveners check with the pre-associate regarding
their feeling about the community and any questions they may have.
Moreover, in the spirit of Franciscan discernment, the community members are
encouraged to affirm the readiness of the pre-associate to make a formal
commitment.
Formal
Commitment:
After a period of at least one year attending meetings and getting to
know other Sisters and Associates, with affirmation by the local associate
community, and the recommendation of the conveners and the director, the
candidate may ask for formal
commissioning.
1)
An agreement is drafted by the candidate. The agreement reflects the desire of the candidate to share
with Sisters and associates in the areas of prayer, ministry, and community.
2) Once the agreement is signed by the candidate and the convener,
it is sent to the office to be approved by the director.
3)
This material, together with a letter of affirmation from the
director is forwarded to the Provincial Council for their consideration.
Letter
of Acceptance:
If approved by the Council, a letter of acceptance is sent to the
candidate by the director and a date for the ceremony is planned in dialogue
with the convener/s and the local community.
For
information, contact:
S. Ann E. McDermott OSF
St. Francis House
2647 Pierce St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
Ph. 954-925-5875
Fax
954-925-3182
e-mail: sannmcd@bellsouth.net or
vocations@franciscans-stella-niagara.org
or
Zoila L. Diaz, Associate
2415 Hayes St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
Ph. 954-923-6961
Fax 954-923-6961
email:
zoilaldiaz@bellsouth.net
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