Vocations
Becoming a Member of Cleveland Carmel
The legacy and mission of Carmel is enriched by new members. We invite you to explore this way of fulfillment and loving service to our Church and world.
We would be privileged to journey with you as you consider God's invitation and call to religious life in the tradition of Carmel.
Usual Requirements for Entrance
Some of our members have transferred from other religious communities of women. We would be happy to begin the dialogue process with interested sisters.
Aspects of our life that we cherish:
Our life together is an effort to create an atmosphere of prayer and acceptance for each sister where she can be herself and grow to that maturity and unimagined beauty which the Lord Jesus desires for her and his Church.
The Process of Discernment
If you want to explore our life and discern your response to God's invitation, we would be happy to begin the dialogue with you in person, letter, or via Zoom. After an initial time of getting acquainted, the next step would be to come for several visits within the monastery. At some point in the process it is necessary for you to have an extended live-in. This is a good time to get to know the sisters in community and draw from the wealth and wisdom of years spent in loving, prayerful service. Your participation and sharing will also enrich and bless the community.
The discernment process is a personal and communal journey, a mutual endeavor moving towards greater light and clarity about your membership in the Carmel of the Holy Family. We trust in the grace and movement of the Holy Spirit and count this as a sacred time in your life and the life of our community.
The Process of Formation
During the period of initial formation, you will be involved in a variety of learning situations and opportunities that foster holistic growth as a human person, as a Catholic Christian, and as a Carmelite religious woman. As you move into the different phases of formation, you will experience the life and rhythm of Carmel and continue your study and preparation for vows.
Contact us for more information.
Becoming a Member of Cleveland CarmelThe legacy and mission of Carmel is enriched by new members. We invite you to explore this way of fulfillment and loving service to our Church and world.
We would be privileged to journey with you as you consider God's invitation and call to religious life in the tradition of Carmel.
Usual Requirements for Entrance
- Mature single woman
- Practicing Roman Catholic
- Psychological and physical good health
- Sufficient education, work, and life experience
- Free from dependents or significant family responsibilities
Some of our members have transferred from other religious communities of women. We would be happy to begin the dialogue process with interested sisters.
Aspects of our life that we cherish:
- Celebrating the Eucharist, praying the Divine Office together, and being attentively present to Scripture and the liturgical life of the Church.
- Committing ourselves to personal prayer and affording one another the gifts that nurture that prayer: community life, silence, and solitude.
- Accepting the challenge of reflecting on one’s life and being open to ongoing conversion; growing in the knowledge of one’s own strengths and weaknesses; becoming more tolerant when faced with other people's limitations.
Our life together is an effort to create an atmosphere of prayer and acceptance for each sister where she can be herself and grow to that maturity and unimagined beauty which the Lord Jesus desires for her and his Church.
The Process of Discernment
If you want to explore our life and discern your response to God's invitation, we would be happy to begin the dialogue with you in person, letter, or via Zoom. After an initial time of getting acquainted, the next step would be to come for several visits within the monastery. At some point in the process it is necessary for you to have an extended live-in. This is a good time to get to know the sisters in community and draw from the wealth and wisdom of years spent in loving, prayerful service. Your participation and sharing will also enrich and bless the community.
The discernment process is a personal and communal journey, a mutual endeavor moving towards greater light and clarity about your membership in the Carmel of the Holy Family. We trust in the grace and movement of the Holy Spirit and count this as a sacred time in your life and the life of our community.
The Process of Formation
Candidacy
Novitiate
Temporary Vows
Final Vows
Final Vows
During the period of initial formation, you will be involved in a variety of learning situations and opportunities that foster holistic growth as a human person, as a Catholic Christian, and as a Carmelite religious woman. As you move into the different phases of formation, you will experience the life and rhythm of Carmel and continue your study and preparation for vows.
Contact us for more information.