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Common Prayer
We gather throughout the day for the Liturgy of the Hours, Eucharist, and community prayer. These sacred moments anchor our lives in God and unite our hearts.
Our Community
One heart, one soul, united in Christ's love
Life Together in Christ
At the heart of our congregation is community - sisters from diverse backgrounds united by a common call to follow Christ in the spirit of the Sacred Heart.
Community life is not simply living under the same roof; it is a profound sharing of life, prayer, mission, and love. We support one another in our spiritual growth, celebrate together in joy, and comfort each other in sorrow. This mutual care creates a family bonded not by blood, but by the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Our communities range from large motherhouses to small mission communities, but each one strives to be a living witness to the unity Christ desires for all His followers. We gather for prayer multiple times each day, share meals, recreation, and the daily work of our apostolates.
"In community, we learn to love not in theory, but in practice - with all the patience, forgiveness, and sacrifice that true love requires."
— Sr. Maria Teresa, Former Superior General
Daily Life
Elements of Community Life
The rhythm of our days is shaped by these essential elements
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Shared Meals
Gathering around the table strengthens our bonds. We share not only food but stories, laughter, and the events of our days in an atmosphere of family warmth.
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Recreation Together
Time for relaxation, conversation, and enjoyment builds friendships and refreshes our spirits for the demands of our apostolates.
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Mutual Support
In sickness and health, in joy and struggle, we stand by one another. This support extends from practical help to spiritual encouragement.
Formation
The Journey to Profession
Those discerning a call to our congregation journey through these stages of formation
Inquiry & Come and See
Initial contact, visits, and retreats to experience our community and discern whether God is calling you to this life. This period allows for mutual discernment.
Duration variesPostulancy
Living with the community while continuing to discern. Postulants experience daily community life, begin formal study of our charism, and deepen their prayer life.
1-2 yearsNovitiate
A period of intense formation, including study of Scripture, theology, Church documents, and our constitutions. Novices receive the habit and deepen their understanding of religious life.
2 yearsTemporary Vows
First profession of vows, renewed annually. Sisters engage more fully in apostolic work while continuing formation in the spiritual life and our charism.
5-9 yearsPerpetual Profession
Final profession of vows - a lifelong commitment to Christ in our congregation. Sisters are fully incorporated members, sharing in all aspects of community life and governance.
Lifelong
Our Sisters
Voices from Our Community
Sisters share what community life means to them
"When I entered, I thought I was giving up family. Instead, I found a family larger than I ever imagined - sisters who truly know me and love me as I am."
"Community life challenges me to grow in ways I never expected. Living with sisters of different ages, cultures, and personalities teaches me what love really means."
"After 50 years, I can say that community has been my school of love. The sisters have helped me become more patient, more generous, more like Christ."
Is God Calling You?
If you feel drawn to our community and way of life, we invite you to take the next step. Come and see what life as a Daughter of the Sacred Heart might hold for you.