Stages of Formation of the Mendicant Missionaries
In order to live the exigencies and loftiness of our charism and way of life the Mendicant Missionaries have six stages of formation and membership, which directly affect and manifest the fruits of our apostolate.
The six stages of formation stem from the theological application of the diverse degrees of the gifts and offices of the Holy Spirit as exposed in the Pauline letters, especially in Corinthians and Ephesians (1 Cor 2:6-16, 12:1-2, 8:1b-3, 9:24-27, 10:13, and Eph 6:1-13), to the three main elements of the Domus’ charism—conversion, expiation, and deliverance—and the twenty five patron saints of the Institute.
These degrees also correspond to ordinary nomenclature of other religious houses in the universal Church, which is based on the formation, requirements, and religious profession status of the members.
Behold the titles (relating to the Pauline gifts and offices of the Holy Spirit) of the six stages of formation:
Pauline Title Religious nomenclature Related Charism Element of Domus Duration of Stage Patron Saints Intercessors aspirancy expiation 3 mos. (min.) Faustina Kowalska, Therese of Liseux, Anthony
of the Desert, Peter Julian Eymard, and BenedictWarriors postulancy deliverance 1 year (min.) Michael, Joseph, Clare of Assisi, Teresa Benedicta
of the CrossDiscerners noviciate deliverance 2 years (min.) Ignatius of Loyola, John of the Cross, Theresa of
Avila, Francis of AssisiProphets/
Evangelizersjuniorate conversion 2 years (min.) John the Baptist, Cure of Ars, Cecilia, Padre Pio Apostles/
Teachersapostolate conversion 2 years (min.) Peter, John, Paul, Mary Magdalen Lovers final profession expiation lifetime Maria Rosa Mystica