During this stage the aspirant shares community life and intensifies her discerment into Congregation.

This stage lasts between three months to one year.

The period of formation in which the candidate will:

• Continue to clarify her vocational choices, specifically her call to be a member of our community.
• Begin to learn about different forms of prayer.
• Learn the fundamentals of our Franciscan spirituality as lived by Mother Caritas.
• Live in community with the vocation directress, and participate in the apostolates of the community.
• Start learning a second language.