Praying For All Going On The Dsmme Retreat...

[Lil'Monster]

Sorry I didn't have a camera

[DiscerningCatholic]

No, of your shirt!

[OnlySunshine]

[quote name='DiscerningCatholic' timestamp='1352776183' post='2508919']
You got a t-shirt? They give out t-shirts at even discernment retreats? Hmmm.

I wish I could say that I might come back with papers...but...I'm too young still.
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I don't want to influence you wrong or anything, but didn't one of the earlier postulants enter at 17? I think it was sheiscatholic's sister Sister? So, even though you still need to finish school, it is possible that you could enter next year. Just something to think about.

[DiscerningCatholic]

I think so. They also had a postulant enter at 16, but she already had a high school diploma, and I'm afraid that she was more mature than I am.

[Lil'Monster]

[quote name='DiscerningCatholic' timestamp='1352777188' post='2508928']
No, of your shirt!
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Sorry I don't have a camera that would work....

[DiscerningCatholic]

[Pax_et bonum]

One of the postulants who was at the retreat is 17. It just depends on when you graduate high school, so if you're a young'un in your grade or home schooled and graduate early, then they'll allow you to enter.

[Joan Marie Wandel]

what does the t-shirt look like?

[IgnatiusofLoyola]

[quote name='Lil'Monster' timestamp='1352775601' post='2508914']
Awww thanks guys for all the prayers!


Yeah I didn't get papers...muhahahahaha


I got a t-shirt though


And hugs..lots of hugs!
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I actually feel better that you didn't get papers. As I understand it, DSMME retreats can be very emotion-filled (in a good way), but I also worry that some young women might get swept up into the emotion.

However, I actually shouldn't worry. All the steps involved in filling out papers would make any candidate think more about whether they were sure that this was God's will for them. And, I have to trust that the Sisters in charge of vocations can spot a candidate who is both right for the Order, and ready to enter, versus one who is/was caught up in the emotion of the moment.

[Clare~Therese]

Thanks to all of you! IT WAS WONDERFUL!

[mantellata]

I might add that `getting papers`is not merely a given. My understanding is that there are interviews etc.. and a previous email / letter writing relationship involved prior to applying... and then post application one needs to be accepted. I think we on the outside should trust that the superiors involved have a bit more prudence than to simply allow all and sundry to enter without ferreting out first if a girl is merely on an ``emotional high``

[OnlySunshine]

[quote name='mantellata' timestamp='1352860117' post='2509584']
I might add that `getting papers`is not merely a given. My understanding is that there are interviews etc.. and a previous email / letter writing relationship involved prior to applying... and then post application one needs to be accepted. I think we on the outside should trust that the superiors involved have a bit more prudence than to simply allow all and sundry to enter without ferreting out first if a girl is merely on an ``emotional high``
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That's the way I used to think they were given until I learned that my friend, who went on a retreat with them, told me it's much more orderly than that. Honestly, I think it's good that they are open to giving girls a chance to try their vocation, but not so open that women who do not belong there are able to enter. I also think it's prudent that they give psychological evaluations, as well. I love and respect the DSMMEs and think they are a beautiful order.