Sisters of the
Sacred Name of Jesus (SSNJ)

in Namibia
  
Formation Program



The Congregation is open to the present needs of the Church and the World and therefore it needs new hands for its tasks and prayers for many zealous vocations.

Admission Requirements:
Good Catholic
Good Moral Standing
Good Health
Maturity
Completed Grade 10 or 12

Formation

Aspirancy of 1 year + Postulancy of 1 year: Introduction to the life and the spirit of the community.

Novitiate 2 years: Time of preparation to the first profession and deepen close relationship with Jesus.

Juniorate 6 years: Time of further formation and preparation to the final profession.

Final Profession

Formation Schedule:

05:45.....Wake Up
06:15.....Morning Prayer
.............Meditation
.............Breakfast
08:45.....Classes
10:15.....Tea Break
10:30.....Duties
12:00.....Spiritual Reading
12:30.....Midday Prayer

13:15.....Lunch and Recreation

15:00.....Chaplet of the Divine Mercy
16:00.....Art of Manual Work
17:00.....Rosary
.............Holy Mass
.............Evening Prayer

18:30.....Supper and Recreation

19:30.....Night Prayer and Adoration
.............Self Study
.............Bath
22:00.....Lights Off

Roman Catholic Church Namibia