Augustinian Recollects - Entering the community

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Entering the Community

How do I become an Augustinian Recollect Priest, Brother, or Deacon?

A religious vocation is not a profession but a way of life that ultimately demands a lifetime commitment. It's not a part-time job! Are you ready to consider making such a commitment? "Come and See!" To join a religious community such as the Augustinian Recollects it is necessary not only to make a request (on your part), but also to receive an invitation (from the community). To be considered for admission to the community you must possess the following qualifications:

• Be a believing and practicing male Catholic.

• Feel called by God to a religious vocation. (click to request more details)

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a High School education or the equivalent.
• Be single (unmarried).
• Be free of any financial obligations (debts).
• Be free from any immediate commitment to help your parents or other family members.
• Be disposed to live and work with others rather than alone, and to place community interests over personal ones.
• Be open to work in a multi-cultural environment and be willing to learn Spanish.
• Initiate contact with an Augustinian Recollect vocation director. (See Vocations)
• Get to know the community through vocational retreats and personal visits.
• Be willing to submit to a psychological examination.
• Be accepted by the community's admission board. (click to request more details)