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Many are called to live a unique covenant with the Lord, to live a special call to holiness in the Spirit of the Beatitudes. The Beatitudes are a radical call to faith. The Community members participate in the Mass and live by the Beatitudes, which is the portrait of Christ. Together, the Mass and the Beatitudes help the individual to integrate their lives into the death and resurrection of Christ. Jesus Christ challenges every dimension of the life of a person who is serious about following Him. The members of the Community support each other in this call through prayer, faith sharing, and ministry.

Membership Requirements

• At least 20 years of age
• Free of financial obligation
  
• Average intelligence, good emotional and physical health
• The equivalent of a high school education
• Affective maturity

Levels of Membership

 

Long-term Volunteer: For the first six months to one year the person lives in the Anawim Community sharing in the life, prayer, and ministries.

 

Anawim Associate: Lay men and women who choose to become more closely associated with the Anawim Community, its spirituality, and its ministries. Members live out the spirituality of the Anawim Community in their own families, communities, and lives and receive support, education, spiritual opportunities, and a sense of community from the Sisters in the Anawim Community and other Associates.

 

Candidate: Two year period of formation for study of: the Beatitudes, the spiritual life of the Evangelical Counsels (poverty, chastity, and obedience), the Anawim Community spirit, charism, and ministries, as well as special formation and education tailored to the individual’s needs.

 

Temporary Vowed Member: Members make private vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience for one year, which are renewed annually for at least five years before permanent vows in the Anawim Community are requested.

 

Lifetime Vowed Member: Permanent vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience are professed.

Prepare the Way

For the first six months to one year, the person lives in the Anawim Community sharing in the life, prayer and ministries. During this time the person is affirmed and directed so as to help him/her to make a well-considered decision concerning a personal vocation and call to the Anawim Community.

Saying Yes

There is at least a two year period of formation for study of the Beatitudes, the spiritual life, the Evangelical Counsels, the Anawim spirit, charism and ministries, as well as special formation and educational needs of the individual candidate.

Profession

Members make private vows of the Evangelical Counsels (poverty, chastity, and obedience) for one year which are renewed annually for at least five years before permanent vows in the Community.
 

 

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