THE CARMEL:
Entering the Carmelite Family

 Carmelite crest

Mother and Sr. CushlaThose who come to join the community test their vocation for several years before making a final commitment. 

After spending 6 - l8 months as a postulant, they receive the habit and spend a further two years as a novice. At the end of this time they make profession of the vows of Poverty, Chastity and Obedience for three years and then finally bind themselves for life to the service of God in Carmel by Solemn Vows. 

... Poverty, that is to surrender all we have to Jesus and possess nothing of our own so that all our riches are in Him.

... Chastity, that is to surrender our whole being, body and soul to Jesus our Bridegroom, in order to love Him with undivided heart.

... Obedience, that is to surrender our whole will to Jesus, seeking to do always that which pleases His Father, and become a living sacrifice of praise. 
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Is God calling you to Carmel? 

We invite young women who feel drawn to seek God in the contemplative life to visit our monastery or write for further information to: 

Mother Prioress 
Carmelite Monastery 
52 Halswell Road,  Christchurch 8002,
New Zealand 
Phone: (03) 338 9370
E-mail: ocdchch@xtra.co.nz

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