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Associate Formation Process
Formation Process
1. Belonging
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- Meeting One Outline – Belonging
- Journal Cover
- SNJM History Syllabus by Sister Gertrude McLaughlin, SNJM
2. Charism and Faith Education
3. Prayer
4. Called to Serve
5. Women in the Church [delete?]
6. Spirituality
7. Justice
8. Expansion of the Congregation
9. November – Discernment Retreat
Retreat to discern my commitment as an Associate sharing prayer, communcal celebrations and ministry with the Sisters.
10. December 8
Commitment Ceremony in the context of Liturgy of the Word with Communion
Formation Resources
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- “Fire upon the Earth”
The congregation’s enduring legacy and history in a 9-minute video.
- “Fire upon the Earth”
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- Pilgrimage of the Heart – Available to order from the Province office. Email Kristina Wheelock at kwheelock@snjmuson.org for information about price and postage.
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- SNJM History Syllabus by Sister Gertrude McLaughlin, SNJM
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- The Foundation of the Associate Formation Program in Peru (Zoom recording)
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- Study Unit 1: Corporate Stand on Immigrants & Refugees
- Study Unit 2: Corporate Stand on Human Trafficking
- Study Unit 3: Corporate Stand on Water as Human Right
- Video report on Associate Leadership Meeting – September 2017 (Video link)
- 34th General Chapter Acts Prayers from the Spiritual Ministries Network
- Audio recording of PLT Webinar on Jan. 28, 2017 (link)
Formation Templates
These are templates for use by Leaders and Associates and can be printed as needed.
Associate Agreement
Core Values
Charism
First Promises Card
Memorial Card
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Associate Formation Process
Steps 1–6
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Associate Inquiry Document

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"Stage One": Request to become an official candidate

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Candidate Formation

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"Stage Two": Associate Commitment Request

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Step 5
Ceremony and Liturgy

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Step 6
Renewal
