Becoming a Brother

The process for becoming a Presentation Brother is taken slowly and carefully. The first step is usually a chat with the Vocations Director (Click here to contact a Vocations Director prescall@eircom.net). This is an opportunity to ask questions and to learn more about the Brothers. If you are still interested, then the following process begins-

Accompaniment:
This is a series of regular meetings with the Vocations Director over several months. During each meeting the Vocations Director will guide you through a process of discernment. This enables you to figure out what your vocation might be. The process may also involve a weekend visit to a Brothers’ house to experience the life of a religious community.

Candidacy (1 year):
This year is usually spent living in a Brothers’ community sharing in the prayer and community life. The candidate may keep his regular job during this period.

Novitiate (2 years):

This is the stage at which one “joins the Brothers”. The novice becomes increasingly familiar with the life and mission of the Congregation.

Temporary Profession (6 years):
The novice now takes three vows (poverty, celibacy and obedience), one year at a time. This continues usually for six years.

Final Profession:
At this point the Brother makes the decision to take these vows for life. It’s similar to the life-long promise a man and woman make in marriage.