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Art. I
Two Forms of Profession
There are two forms of profession in the Order: the first is simple and temporary, made after the novitiate; the other is solemn and, therefore, perpetual.
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Revision History
- Definitive ACG 2010 Romæ n. 267
- Secunda ACG 1998 Bologna n. 251
- Acceptata ACG 1995 Caleruega n. 172
- During the two months preceding simple profession and the six months prior to solemn profession, a brother shall be examined, and the declarations contained in the appendix shall be made to him. (see Appendix n. 5).
- As to the subject matter of the examination, he should be questioned about the obligations of our profession as well as the human and spiritual motives drawing him to consecrate his life to God through profession in the Order.
- With the exceptions mentioned in n. 207, the convent where the brother made his novitiate, or where he is actually assigned, has the right to conduct the examination. The examiners are the brothers designated by the prior provincial, or by the prior with his council, according to the statute of the province. The examination, however, may take place outside the convent of novitiate or of assignation.
- When the examination has been completed and the results given to the prior of the convent, the conventual chapter first and then the council shall vote on the admission of the brother to profession. Before voting, the president shall discreetly inform the voters of the examination results and ask if they have any particular information about the candidate.
- The prior shall give a full report to the prior provincial.
The following, and their delegates, can validly receive profession: the Master of the Order, the prior provincial in his own province, the prior or subprior in capite of the convent where profession is made.
Profession is to be made in the convent designated by the prior provincial, and normally in the presence of the community. In exceptional cases, with the consent of the prior provincial, it can be made outside a convent of the Order. A record of the profession, signed by the brother and two witnesses, shall be registered in the book of professions. (see Appendix n. 8)..