my sister want to join a convent to become a nun. i was wondering if anyone would have any idea how she would go about this, and where can i get a list of convents in the uk.
2007-02-06 22:20:31 · 14 answers · asked by geraldine w 1 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
She should talk first to her Parish Priest who will then put her in touch with the Vocations Director for her area.
2007-02-06 22:23:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your sister feels she has the calling to take holy orders and be a nun, she has a long road ahead of her. It is a wonderful vocation and if it is a true calling she will find a nun's life richly fulfilling.
I suggest she/you check out the website http://www.ukvocation.org/home.cfm.
There are many orders she could join, each with a different emphasis. She may find that her gifts and burden of ministry might fit her better for one rather than another. She can also contact:
The Chase Centre
114 West Heath Road
London NW3 7TX United Kingdom
enquiries@ukvocation.org
Tel: 020 8458 6017
for advice.
2007-02-07 06:45:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
God bless. Have her talk to nuns first who have been in their vocation for 20 years and over.
Talk about advantages and disadvantages like:
Is their medical insurance? Is their Social Security?
Who pays for clothing, accessories?
Is she healthy, emotionally stable?
Has she worked in the church or volunteered her time before considering the convent?
2007-02-08 00:24:50 · answer #3 · answered by Born Valentine's Day 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first sex is of the agenda. But i hear in the convents they have quality candles so the Nuns can make up for this.
2007-02-07 10:06:20 · answer #4 · answered by roberto 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I suggest that she first consult a priest for advise. The priest can give her an initial evaluation as to what type of monastic duty she would be most suited and then refer her to the convent itself.
2007-02-07 06:26:00 · answer #5 · answered by Arcana I 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first off your local catholic church is the place to be heading.. convents in the uk i would immagine a few and far between..
found a site for carmelite nuns.. link is below
2007-02-07 06:33:19 · answer #6 · answered by lion of judah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a vocation that a Priest would assign her to.
First, what religion is desired ====> contact a Priest ====> follow Priest's direction.
2007-02-07 12:42:01 · answer #7 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope she doesn't do it. Too many women with problems in convents. Not a healthy environment.
2007-02-07 18:47:08 · answer #8 · answered by Isis 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hey geraldine, just be a good girl, and the rest is easy.
2007-02-07 14:28:43 · answer #9 · answered by newciderman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure of the addresses
but I appreciate her - all the best - you may try approaching a GOOD church near you
2007-02-07 06:25:02 · answer #10 · answered by Angel 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋