Many are called to live a unique covenant with the Lord, to live a special call to holiness in the Spirit of the Beatitudes. The Beatitudes are a radical call to faith. The Community members participate in the Mass and live by the Beatitudes, which is the portrait of Christ. Together, the Mass and the Beatitudes help the individual to integrate their lives into the death and resurrection of Christ. Jesus Christ challenges every dimension of the life of a person who is serious about following Him. The members of the Community support each other in this call through prayer, faith sharing, and ministry.
Requirements
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at least 20 years of age
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average intelligence and have good physical and emotional health
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the equivalent of a high school education
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affective maturity (i.e. a sound self-concept)
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the ability to have healthy relationships
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the ability to make responsible decisions
Prepare the Way
For the first six months to one year, the person lives in the Anawim Community sharing in the life, prayer and ministries. During this time the person is affirmed and directed so as to help him/her to make a well-considered decision concerning a personal vocation and call to the Anawim Community.
Saying Yes
There is at least a two year period of formation for study of the Beatitudes, the spiritual life, the Evangelical Counsels, the Anawim spirit, charism and ministries, as well as special formation and educational needs of the individual candidate.
Profession
Members make private vows of the Evangelical Counsels (poverty, chastity, and obedience) for one year which are renewed annually for at least five years before permanent vows in the Community.
