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JESUIT VOCATION
Is the Society of Jesus right for you? Do you feel called by God to be transformed into a man for others?
Jesuit vocation means living the Gospel fully, generously, even heroically. It is not an easy life. But it is a wonderful vocation. Everything for the greater glory of God; more is not possible. The call to be a Jesuit priest or brother is a call to be a companion of Jesus as St. Ignatius of Loyola was. Becoming a Jesuit is a lifetime project, whose sole aim is to love and serve God.
JESUIT FORMATION
Our formation is a long and rigorous process. In fact, we are in formation all through our Jesuit life as we always say, “A Jesuit is always a student at work.” As companions of Jesus, we are formed by the master of all teachers Himself, namely, Jesus Christ! Our formation goes through the following stages:
- Candidacy: at least one year of learning about the Society of Jesus and discerning one’s vocation
- Novitiate: two years of learning more about the Society and oneself, discerning one’s vocation, and undergoing several “experiments”, including the 30-day retreat and work in a hospital.
- First studies: studying philosophy and humanities
- Regency: Working in a Jesuit ministry while living in community, for two to three years
- Theology: studying theology in preparation for ordination to the diaconate and to priesthood
- Tertianship: the third year of the novitiate, a school of the soul in preparation for final vows
- Final vows: final incorporation in the Society of Jesus
JOIN THE MISSION
Are you an active Catholic? Are you considering a vocation to religious life? Have you attained university entry requirements? Are you in college or university? Have you completed your studies or working? If you feel called to become a Jesuit priest or brother, contact the vocation director at the following addresses:
