Formation

Vocation is the most precious gift God showers upon the human heart. Always He separates a particular group of people for Him. Whenever He calls a man; He lives with him and guides Him according to the will of the Father. The twelve disciples, who were selected from the world, were formed for a period of three years. The presence of Jesus and His inspiring words transforms their lives for a new life where they start to catch man instead of fish. A thorough formation is a must for every person who is called God.

The candidates who are called to a dedicated life through St. Martha’s Congregation is given a value-based spiritual formation which aims at the integral growth of the candidates.

The candidates are given six years of training before their Vestition and first commitment. For the first three months, they are given boarding. It is a phase to know St. Martha’s congregation and religious life. Also, they are given special training in English language, craftworks, tailoring, music, musical instruments and there are various classes on religious life, St. Martha’s Congregation Charism and vocation.

Aspirancy

After three months, boarding, the candidates enter into the Aspirins period. It prolongs to a period of nine months. The candidates are introduced to the life of St. Martha’s sisters more seriously here. Along with classes they are given chance to do service to the poor as to the special charism of the congregation. The integral training is continued throughout the period of formation.

Postulancy

It is a two-year programme of the Formation. The candidates are allowed to enter into the Postulancy period after their Aspirancy. It is a more important period in their formation. Along with spiritual classes, the Formees do their Plus One & Plus Two courses during this period. There is a regular class system in this period. The students are given more experiences about religious life. The candidates wear white sari as uniform of this period.

Novitiate

It is the most important phase of the formation. We have a two year novitiate period. The first year is the canonical year where the Novices are exclusively separated from the world and are moulded to live with God in prayer and sacrifices. They have classes on various religious and theological subjects and have special training in prayer life and meditation.

In the second year, they are given the practical experiences on religious life through a two months regency, one month exposure programmes. During their regency period they live with the communities and experience the life of St. Martha’s sisters more practically. Also, there is a two-month intensive theological course in the diocesan institution along with the novices of other congregations.

The last two months of their formation period is the intensive preparation for their commitment. Here they spent more time in prayer and meditation. After the completion of 6-year formation, the candidate dedicates themselves to the will of God through three vows, Obedience, Chastity and Poverty. It is a grand celebration every year. The parents and family members of the candidate attend the function with vigour and gratitude.

Juniorate

It is also part of the Formation. The junior sisters are given chance to live in St. Martha’s congregation doing service in various apostolic fields and also they are sent for various academic courses. We conduct juniors’ gathering at the General level. They are given an in charge sisters and she takes care in their spiritual and integral formation. The junior sisters renew their vows for five years and after six years they commit themselves perpetually to God through the Final Vows.