WHAT ARE THE STAGES OF THE SVD BROTHERHOOD FORMATION?
For High School Graduates: • 4-5 years College Program: academic leading to a degree of one’s choice • 1 year Postulancy • I year Novitiate (culminating in the profession of the First Vows; at this point one is already an SVD, though in Temporary vows for at least 3 years) • At least 3 years Juniorate (Theological Studies and/or Temporary Assignment, which may include Overseas Training Program (OTP), and concludes with at least six months of preparation for perpetual vows) For College Graduates/Young Professionals: • 1-2 years Associate Program • 1 year Postulancy • 1 year Novitiate (culminating in the profession of First Vows; at this point one is already an SVD, though in Temporary vows for at least 3 years) • At least 3 years Juniorate (Theological Studies and/or Temporary Assignment, which may include Overseas Training Program (OTP), and concludes with at least six months of preparation for perpetual vows)
