Formation Program

The fundamental goal of the Society’s formation program is to develop Edmundites who are truly disciples of Jesus Christ and who by their active participation in our common life and our apostolic works can contribute positively to the Society’s mission of re-evangelization.

Candidates associate themselves with an Edmundite work and usually live in an Edmundite setting prior to Novitiate. During candidacy, aspirants are suitably prepared for Novitiate. An Edmundite helps to guide and direct the aspirant so that the period of association helps the candidate and the Society assess the initial indications of a candidate’s vocation and his suitability for membership in the Society.

Novitiate initiates candidates into Edmundite life so they can reach an informed and free choice to profess publicly their answer to God’s call expressed through the Society.

Post-novitiate formation allows new members to develop the qualities and skills needed to contribute positively to the apostolic works and the common life of the Society.

Ongoing formation renews members in personal, spiritual, apostolic, and communal development so they may better participate in the realization of the Society’s mission.