Each Christian is called through Baptism to union with God in Christ. The call to Carmel is a specific way of living that baptismal faith. Carmel invites us to a journey of becoming out best self, our true self, transforming us through a life of prayer, community and service. This is what contemplation is all about.
Requirements for a woman considering this life:
Single woman between 20–50 years old, exceptions may be made in individual cases
Practicing Roman Catholic
Sincere desire of a life of prayer
Good physical and psychological health
Capacity to relate well to others in a small supportive community
Become acquainted with the community through correspondence and an initial visit.
She then spends time, usually one month, living with the community and sharing our life.
Has entered the monastery and begins to learn more about our life through experience and study.
Receives the carmelite habit and begins an intense two year preparation for temporary vows.
Has made vows of obedience, chastity and poverty for a period of five years as she prepares for permanent commitment.
Has pronounced final vows until death.
Formation does not end with solemn profession, but is ongoing, as the sister deepens her relationship to God in Christ, through the inspiration and example of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Carmel, who pondered God’s word in her heart, and the great prophet Elijah whose prayer and zeal drew the first hermits to Mount Carmel.
If you are interested in our way of life or want further information please contact our Vocation Director:
Sister Lucia LaMontagne
715-386-2156
carmelofthesacredheart@gmail.com
