what do one has to do to serve as a nun?
2006-10-16 12:20:23 · 10 answers · asked by birdsdafly 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Nothing like dedicating your life to something that does not exist.
2006-10-16 12:40:08 · answer #1 · answered by iknowtruthismine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There have been nuns in the past who have had children although I don't know about now. Of course their children were grown at the time they became nuns. I know there is an order in Washington State that excepts older women but, whether they have had children or not I do not know.
2006-10-16 12:25:05 · answer #2 · answered by Midge 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In a manner, becoming a nun after you've been married and had kids is no different than if you became a nun early in life. The only thing is that you do not acknowledge your past (you can still talk to your kids, but you are considered to be married to Christ).
2006-10-16 12:24:31 · answer #3 · answered by analystdevil 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can become a nun later in life if you are a widow, if you are never married even if you have had children. Or if your marriage is annulled but only after your children no longer need you to care for them. Many have done such.
There are only two orders that require Virginity for their sisters.
Ciscterians and Carthusians.
The others require only Chastity.
2006-10-16 12:23:58 · answer #4 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many religious communities of sisters and nuns and each has their own requirements. For most, it is only required that the woman not be married at the time she takes herr vows so widows are accepted and they could have children.
2006-10-16 12:27:25 · answer #5 · answered by jakejr6 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do nuns have children's what?
Children is a plural.
Children's is a possessive.
2006-10-16 12:41:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No children must be a virgin and remain pure. Married to Christ. Take oath of poverty
2006-10-16 12:23:21 · answer #7 · answered by Michael K 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
this is a truly inspiring story of a woman who did just that
please read the link xx
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4677076&sourceCode=RSS
2006-10-16 12:29:17 · answer #8 · answered by Peace 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ask the order you desire to join or your priest.
2006-10-16 12:23:14 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
keep m at home
2006-10-16 12:23:13 · answer #10 · answered by iru 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋