Thijs Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 “Here, we respect their beliefs,†Borje said. “If they want to be Catholic we have to ask permission from their parents, and then there are a few who ask to be baptized, to become Catholic, because they want to receive Communion. That means they understand already our faith.†http://globalsistersreport.org/news/ministry/franciscan-sisters%E2%80%99-school-expands-education-aeta-6286 and the sisters website:http://www.sfic.org.ph/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthfinder Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I have worked with some of these sisters, and I'm very fond of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feankie Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Interesting they require the marriage certificate of the parents of the aspirant. Is this common, or am I a doofus ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthfinder Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Interesting they require the marriage certificate of the parents of the aspirant. Is this common, or am I a doofus ?! I know a seminary in Canada which requires the same thing. It use to be that being "illegitimate" was an impediment to ordination - and I'd assume the religious life as well. It might have to do with the community itself - some old communities didn't want anyone with a reputation that could be scandalous - and that would include being born out of wedlock. It might just be an administration thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 One website of a religious community I was perusing had a "get-to-know-you" form. And I recall seeing a similar question. As to their intentions, I don't know...it could be an impediment or they are looking at an aspirant's background in order to better understand their emotional & psychological make-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikita92 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I'm not illegitimate...though I was conceived BEFORE the nups were said! (Love child). Scandalous as that may be..:-O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJM Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 That used to be an issue for women who wanted to enter the convent, pre-Vatican II. Please make sure that community is in line with the modern Church. Rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthfinder Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 That used to be an issue for women who wanted to enter the convent, pre-Vatican II. Please make sure that community is in line with the modern Church. Rose I've known several of these sisters, and they are inline with the church, and have a very good relationship with the local bishop in my diocese. I'd actually say they are probably a bit too Vatican II for some of the people on this board. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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