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Collaborative
Dominican
Novitiate
The Collaborative Dominican Novitiate (CDN) is a joint
effort by the women in the Dominican Order to provide
its members in initial formation with an experience
of the larger Dominican Family. To date, there are
22 Dominican congregations participating in the venture.
The CDN experience lasts for a span of 10 months,
beginning in August until the end of June. Each year
a new group of novices comes together to create its
own unique experience of community with fresh spirit,
abundant gifts, and eagerness to grow in the Dominican
tradition.
The purpose of the canonical year in the CDN is to
provide a quality experience of Dominican community
life, prayer, study, ministry, exposure to and practice
of preaching skills, and personal growth for the novices
of the member groups. The process of this collaborative
experience is intended to:
• offer a rich novitiate experience
• encourage a supportive peer group
• share the giftedness and resources of the congregations involved
• promote the charism of the Order
• help shape the future of the Dominican Family
• to comply with the canonical requirements
During the academic year, 2009-2010,
the novitiate will be on hiatus and our facilities will
be used for other purposes. Please visit us again as
we update and continue the preaching mission of the Order. |
