Aspirantate
The Aspirantate is the first phase of the journey towards religious life. It is a period of self discovery, a time to intensify the experience of Christian living and get initiated into the religious and the Salesian way of life. During this period, candidates will be initiated into community and apostolic life in the spirit of the Institute and will endeavour to reach the degree of maturity essential for them to make their choice of vocation freely and responsibly
Postulancy
The Postulancy is the time of immediate preparation for the novitiate. It is a time of personal and spiritual growth and ministry experience. During this period the candidates will endeavour to deepen their understanding of God`s calling. The work of formation will be intensified by a deeper experience of prayer, community life and the apostolate; by a more accurate doctrinal preparation and a progressive assimilation of the spirit of Don Bosco and of Mother Mary Domenica Mazzarello.
Novitiate
The Postulancy is the time of immediate preparation for the novitiate. It is a time of personal and spiritual growth and ministry experience. During this period the candidates will endeavour to deepen their understanding of God`s calling. The work of formation will be intensified by a deeper experience of prayer, community life and the apostolate; by a more accurate doctrinal preparation and a progressive assimilation of the spirit of Don Bosco and of Mother Mary Domenica Mazzarello.
Juniorate The Juniorate corresponds to the entire period of temporary vows. It is a very important time of formation for growth in one's vocation and preparation for perpetual profession. It is intended to consolidate in the Daughter of Mary Help of Christians, the life of union with God and the sense of belonging to the Institute; to introduce them gradually into pastoral work with young people while continuing their specific Salesian formation.
