How To Be A Nun
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1 - The Calling
- The call to serve god, nuns, sisters
You have received the calling to become a nun and serve god. There are two types of nuns. Those who work indoors are called nuns, those who work outdoors are called sisters. Each nun has a different agenda and mission and you must decide what is suited best for you. Leaving the order as a nun is not looked upon lightly and is just a bad as divorce as they want you to be a nun for a lifetime.2 - Requirements
- Not For Everyone
- - You must be catholic.
- - Education. Some orders require you to have a degree of some sort if the mission you are undertaken requires it.
- - Not Married. You cannot be married or previously married. If you were married you must prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that the marriage was false. Although if your divorce is from the Catholic Church you may still be allowed to become a nun.
- - You must not be in debt.
- - You may need a year or two of apprenticeship, living in a convent and temporary vows before you are allowed to make permanent vows.
- - Any children that you have must be over 18.
- - If you were married in the past but are now a widow then you are acceptable to become a nun.
3 - Missions
- What You do
A nuns mission can vary from school worker, social worker, nurse or doctor. You will not be paid for your service as it is for god and as a nun you take a vow of poverty. Any funds received goes to the benefit of the church.4 - Orders
- Each Order is Different
A nun must join an order to do they're mission. Each order is different. Some focus on the needy. Some orders focus on schooling. Some focus on medical and health. Some do protests for anti-war. Some do a multitude of many things. Orders also choose what clothes you can wear and if you may own property. You must research many orders in order to choose one that is perfect for you.5 - Levels of Nun
- There are higher levels
Novice - This is the entry level which can last longer than 3 yearsRassaphore - When deemed ready the novice will be asked to join the monastery and be given their new robe and veil.Stavrophore - At this level a "sister" is now a "mother". You are asked to join at this level after several years as a rassaphore when you are deemed highly qualified and have much discipline and have helped many people.Great Schema - This is the level of extreme greatness, achieved after dozens of years of service or at death6 - Health
- If you get sick
A nun is responsible for their own psychological, dental and physical health until they take their final permanent vows. Upon taking vows anything about your health is taken care of by the order until the day you die.7 - No Age Limit
- Be as old as you want
People often ask about how old do you have to be to become a nun. The answer is that you can become a nun at any age. Either 20 or 60, it doesn't matter as long as you're unmarried or widowed.8 -You Must Choose
- Difficult decision
After deciding to become a nun you will be taken into as a novice with temporary vows of chastity and poverty. During this time, which can last longer than two years, you may want think about this very hard. Question you may ask yourself are:
- 1. Do you really want to never have sex ever again
- 2. Do you really want to never marry and have kids ever.
- 3. Do you really want to live a life without money for the rest of your life
- 4. Do you really want to pray continuously everyday, up to several times a day
- 5. Do you really want to never be able to wear clothes that you want
- 6. Are you dedicated onto serving others until you die
If you can get past all these questions then a life as a nun should be no problem. But remember these are very difficult decisions and being a nun last for a lifetime and you may be shunned from your church by deciding to take steps out of this lifestyle.
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I wanted to be a Nun, but until now, after reading you web page, I didn't know what it took to become a Nun. Some of the requirements are far behind me now, such as not being in debt. It takes a lot of denialing ones self, something I do uncontiously. I think it takes growing up as a child in the Catholic faith, as opposed to the Baptist faith like myself, so the transition would easier, because your faith has to be Catholic. Thank you
Barbara
From a achild I desired and admired the nunship. Lived next door to one. The glow, the confidence, the love of God was all about her. I sneaked at age 9 to ask why she wears that outfit. She smiled and said ''dear, a woman's body belongs to her husband, my husband is The Lord". From that time I said "I want my husband to be The Lord too". But we were baptist's and dad saw me speaking with her once and scolded the nun to never speak to me again. She nodded and said "Never again sir, but she's seeking God" A few weeks later...I asked mom and dad why we never go to church, and don't you Love God? They looked at each other puzzled..then gave me the history of growing up in church and having faded away from it after grandmother died who insisted we attend sometime. I asked at age 9 "can I go to the church down the street". They said "ok take your sisters with you". We loved it became members in the children's choir, years later joined a more dedicated faith and mom gave her life back to God and joined too, soon my brothers came and were saved, 3 of us today are sunday school, missionary, and staff ministry workers. Today I turn 51. I've never married. People often ask what's wrong, and how can such an attractive woman not get a husband. I couldve got one at age 20 when I though I'd met Mr Right and bore his child...had i not tried to land a husband to secure my Christian conduct and stability in serving the Lord I wouldve never behaved so carelessly, and fleshly. Due to his alcoholism and verbal abuse we splitup. The next 3 beaus also suffered various self-defeating habits. Finally I prayed and was ready to receive whatever the will of the lord is, saying "not my will Lord, if there is no husband for me, thy will be done, but now tell me plainly"...A sweet whisper like response in my spirit said "Turn to Isaiah 54:5"...I couldnt recall the scripture so I excused myself from my prayer-place to retrieve my Bible nearby and gasped and dropped the Bible as my hands went to my mouth in astonishment because it read "I THE LORD THY MAKER, AM THY HUSBAND" ! ......I'd never remembered ever seeing such a scripture, having read, studied and attended Bible Catechism and Education Classes during 14 years of avid church attendance 3+ X per week. I picked up the Bible kissed it, resumed my prayer and rejoiced that I need search, nor wait bewilderingly anymore. I then began to serve God sensing Him changing my style of dress and this time not because of church code, I felt led to change my hair, makeup, all to moderation, elimination was not necessary but discretion very much, pants could only be worn as a ladies dressy set with no fly, never at church, and a looser top or blouse that covers the hip area. SO with this I'm saying "I truly was being drawn of God when that nun spoke to me. Had I not so feared my father and were strong-willed, enough to follow the leading of what I now know was The Fear of God, today I would be a transient Nun, maybe not in the catholic faith due to strong belief that we pray to no one but The Lord, and knowing what the Bible says about coming directly to Christ and He being the Mediator between God and Man and etc. Today I'm that dedicated church missionary, youth-mother, sunday school teacher, and Educator whom the church recognizes as called to serve the Lord and not an husband. Follow God's lead. Forsake nay-sayers and hold fast to the leading of God. Don't waste years of your youth on empty ambitions that are not the plan of God for your life, it can so better be spent In His Will. Discover His Will and Forsake it Not !!! God Deserves the Best Years of Your Life ! Now and Forever!
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i wanted to be a nun, until i realized that i could never have sex agian. i have it all the time, with random strangers. they sometimes pay me for my services. i like dressing in my low cut shirts, and my mini skirts, and high heals. if you can accept me the way i am, and have a job where i can take my clothes off (i am very well trained in this area.) then i will be more than happy to convert to the Catholic faith.
im confuse.
as i observe how my life works..
i easily get bored to people whom im with.easily bored with the place.
but,
whenever i am inside the church i feel at ease. i feel safe.
i want to help people,serve them.
i want to go to many places and meet new people.
and to discover how beautiful life is.
..i got interested to be a nun when i was still a kid. coz when i was in kinder i entered a school where sisters are my teachers.
im always thinking about "calling".
and im thinking what would it be to be a nun or a sisters.
I want to be with Our God.....
I was always afraid my calling was to be a nun. Afer many years astray from God I am not so sure. It does not bother me to never have sex again, clothes are nothing to me, being poor...God will provide. I love taking care of people. I really really do. I just have so many debts to repay. I really do want to have a husband and children.
I have learned that everything we want in life is not what we should have. I really do not know what to do. My past life is filled with many sins and regrets. Therefore I don not know what God wants from me. I am 28. I need to know what to do. I am just so confused.
I am young, 14. Those at my church tell me that through my words they can see obviously that Our Lord has a special calling for me. I feel this calling, late at night as I read my Bible or while I pray. I feel the urge to wipe the make up away and take of the chest baring clothes. When I enter church I am shameful in front of my Lord and I wish to cover myself, but I am too young to go through with these lengths. My family, friends, would most likely not see nor understand this. I wish though that i could be set free from these ways that are usually of a modern girl. I do want though, to bear children, much more than I've ever wanted anything in my entire life. How, though, can I be a normal and modern woman with covered hair and lengthy garments? How am I to find a normal and modern husband to marry in the eyes of the Lord? I want to follow my Lord, and I can feel him calling me strongly. How can I tell my mother and my father that I feel this way and not feel shunned? Please, I beg of you, my Christian brothers and sisters to pray for me before the Lord as I shall pray for you before the Lord. And, I must mention; Maria, you called "Vanilla Muffin" a whore. I will not judge these words, it is not my place, but would Jesus cast her away and call her this name? Let us hold our sharp words away and leave the judgement for God to do, while we pray that she repents and realizes the self devastation that she is bringing apon herself.
I grew up with jesus all my life (catholic) .I remember going to church everyday afer school and talked to him for hours. He was my friend, my comforter,our father,my provider. I grew without my parents on my side they are working overseas and only saw them every 4 years. Life was very hard, we were very poor, no food to eat and have to fend for ourselves like begging or do some work for the neighbors just to eat.I saw poverty all around me , no clothes on our back, our small place get flooded all the time and woke up wet and shivering.Now I am 47 with two kids and 2 divorces and a single mom a sole provider for my kids, i worked 6-7 days a week and finally realizing i wanted to do something for him to honor and give him glory for the life that he had given me and experiences that allows me to helped other people. My walk right now is to serve god and mankind. I dont have a need for myself. Everyday i feel a calling from him to do his work and give love, compassion and empathy to other. I am trying to lead
people to him and do gods work and I hope we all find peace,comfort and love in knowing that all of this earthly possesion and needs are just temporary. Instead of us wallowing in self pity, do something, help someone or lend a helping hand to that lost soul.
i wanted ro be nun, but i'm starting to have second thoughts that when i beacame how will i support my family,please help me!to answer my problems,I know that GOD is helping me right now!but i need more , coming from you!! heres my number:09064427567(globe)
I heard the calling og God but im still discerning about it. Committing in this kind of vocation is not just too easy.
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i says:
2 years ago
i am comitted to serving god until the day i die
AYMEN
p.s i love men and women