How does one become a Conventual Franciscan?

If you have received the gift of "vocation" and you want to become a Conventual Franciscan, come and live with us during one of the bi-annual Vocation Search-In Weeks or simply visit one of the vocation promoters. This gives us a chance to get to know you better and to help decide whether or not you have a vocation to our way of life. It is highly recommended that you find a spiritual director to accompany you in your discernment. The applicant will be ask to write a personal reflection on his vocational call and to send it to the vocation director. (If he resides in Metro Manila, he may visit us for more information regarding our way of life.)

Each applicant will be assisted by the vocation promoter who will introduce him to the friars in the community. The vocation director will respond to the inquiry and send a copy of our brochure. If he is a serious applicant, the community may invite him for one of the Search-In encounters. During the Search-In the applicant will begin the interview and assessment process. At the conclusion of this process, the Acceptance Committee will come to a decision. If accepted, the applicant will be invited to join the aspirancy program.

Men of God

Prayer and contemplation are the key elements of our daily living as we form ourselves into a true image of Jesus Christ.

Men of Fraternal Life

The fraternal communion founded on the gospel is our timely response to our world beset by conflicts and fragmentation.

Men of Mission

From fraternity springs forth our 'conventuality which is expressed through our varied ministries: pastoral, spiritual, liturgical, cultural, charitable and social. We consider the concerns of the Church as our own.

Basic requirements for admission to the Aspirancy

• A young man with an inner calling and a strong desire to follow Jesus in the Conventual Franciscan way of life.
• Must have at least finished highschool.
• Age between 18 to 35 years old. 35+ are treated in a case-to-case basis.
• Must be physically, psychologically, and spiritually healthy.
• A letter of recommendation from the parish priest (with an official seal).
• Bio-data with a recent 2x2 photo.
  

Come and See

If you would like to become a Conventual Franciscan, come and visit one of our communities and look for the vocation director/promoters. You may also write or contact us for inquiry.

Vocation Office:

The Vocation Director
Marytown Circle, Greenfields I Subdivision
Novaliches, 1123 Quezon City, Metro Manila
Tel: 02 - 936.60.82
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