Salvatorian Sisters India

POSTULANCY OR PRE NOVITIATE

This stage proceeds as the second stage of life and in this stage the Aspirant has the disposition and qualities necessary to begin the process of Postulancy and to enrich her life in the various dimensions of formation.

This period of preparation is with triple purpose:

• To allow a judgment on the fitness of the aspirant for admission into the novitiate, so that she may spend this time profitably;
• To permit a gradual transition from secular life to the novitiate;
• To ascertain the extent of her knowledge of religious subjects and, if need be, to complete it to the degree necessary for one preparing to consecrate herself to the Lord.

During this initial stage of formation, the postulant lives and prays together in the community under the guidance of a Directress, and may take classes or assist in the community’s apostolate while continuing to discern God’s will. A “postulant” meaning “one who asks,” discerns with the community, whether or not the candidate is called to this form of life. The candidate is being provided with the knowledge about the world realities and signs of the time. This period is flexible and its time span lasts 6 months to 24 months at the conclusion of the Postulancy, the postulant enters the novitiate and is called a novice.

Postulancy Entrance 2024

Aspirants Banrikynti Lyngdoh Marshilong and Priya Lakra entered into their Postulancy on August 15, 2024, at the Sarupya Novitiate in Bangalore. During this formative period, they are under the guidance of Sr. Lilly Pushpam, their directress who is responsible for mentoring and providing support to the Postulants as they navigate the initial stages of their journey toward religious life. Aspirant Merciful Masynting entered into the Postulancy on February 21, 2025, at Demthring, Meghalaya, during a solemn prayer service

Postulancy Entrance 2024

On October 13, 2023, our aspirants — Aisbunshisha Sohtun, Bilna Joppan, Shivani and Mercyfull Jyrwa — were formally received into the Postulancy during a solemn and prayerful ceremony held at Sarupya Novitiate in Bangalore. This significant milestone marked the beginning of their initial formation as they continue to discern their vocation. They will now be guided and accompanied on this spiritual journey by Sr. Siji Jose, their Postulant Directress, who will provide them with the necessary support, formation, and mentoring throughout this foundational stage.