NOVITIATE

The postulant who discerns to continue her life in the religious community has the disposition and qualities necessary to begin the process of novitiate and to enrich her life in the various dimensions of formation. Formation at the Novitiate is a favored time of deepening prayer and studying the vows, the spirit of the congregation and our charism within the Church. This period last up to two consecutive years.

YEAR I

The first year of Novitiate is known as the canonical year The Canonical Novitiate is defined by the Church as a time of intense formation with the sole purpose of preparing for a vowed life. A novice is instructed regarding “the character and spirit, the purpose and discipline, the history and life of the Institute” (Canon -652) During this time, a novice learns the practice of the evangelical counsels of chastity, poverty, and obedience, which she will later profess, as well as how to live and serve within the community. This time is a deepening of her life of prayer within the unique spirituality of the community.

YEAR II

In addition to the Canonical year, there may be additional time spent as a novice living in the community and serving in the apostolate or within the institute itself. At the conclusion of the novitiate, a novice makes her profession of vows.

At the conclusion of the novitiate, a sister professes vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, known as the evangelical counsels.

Novitiate Entrance 2025

On the solemn occasion of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 15, 2025, a meaningful and grace-filled prayer service was held at Sarupya Novitiate, Bangalore, under the inspiring theme: “Be Thou My Vision.”

During this special celebration, three of our postulants—Banrikynti Lyngdoh Marshilong, Mercyfull Maynting, and Priya Lakra—formally entered into the Novitiate, marking a significant milestone in their journey of religious formation with the Sisters of the Divine Savior (Salvatorian Sisters).

The new novices will be guided and accompanied during this formative period by Sisters Lilly Pushpam and Virginia Timung, who will serve as their Novice Directresses, nurturing their spiritual growth and preparing them for their future consecration to God.

We give thanks to God for the gift of these young women who have responded courageously to His call, and we pray for their continued strength, joy, and fidelity as they embark on this profound and transformative chapter of their vocation journey.

On the same day the Novices – Aisbunshisha Sohtun, Bilna Joppan, and Mercyfull Jyrwa who had their canonical Year of Noviciate in Sri Lanka began their second year of Novitiate.

Novitiate Entrance 2024

Postulants Aisbunshisha Sohtun, Bilna Joppan, and Mercyfull Jyrwa officially entered the novitiate on August 15, 2024, at Kurena in Sri Lanka. During this canonical year, they will take part in the Asian Novitiate program, which includes collaboration with three other novices from Sri Lanka. They will benefit from the guidance of Sr. Rajeshwari, the novice directress hailing from Sri Lanka, who will oversee their formation. Additionally, they will receive support from Sr. Virginia Timung, who is assisting them from the Indian Region. This structured program aims to foster their spiritual and personal growth as they embark on this important phase of their vocational journey.

Second year Novitate 2023

On July 21, 2023, a spirit of joy and gratitude filled Sarupya Novitiate in Bangalore as our novices — Dona Mary Rynjah, Pynkmenlang Sohtun, Risfina Kharwanniang, along with Roshani and Nimesha — entered into the second year of their Novitiate. The occasion was marked by a solemn and prayerful service centered around the theme “Be Deeply Rooted in Christ,” signifying their growing commitment to Christ and their desire to be firmly grounded in His love and mission.

This new stage of formation is made even more enriching by the presence of novices from Sri Lanka, making it a truly intercultural novitiate experience. The blending of cultures provides a unique opportunity for mutual learning, broadening perspectives, and fostering a deeper sense of unity in diversity within the religious life.

The intercultural formation program is being guided by Sr. Siji Jose, Novice Directress for India, and Sr. Dinusha Fernando, Novice Directress for Sri Lanka. Together, they accompany and form the novices with care and dedication, helping them to grow spiritually, culturally, and communally as they continue their journey of discerning and deepening their vocation.

First Year Novitate 2022

On July 21, 2022, our postulants — Dona Mary Rynjah, Pynkmenlang Sohtun, Jespreet Kaur and Risfina Kharwanniang — were officially received into the Novitiate during a solemn and meaningful prayer service held at Sarupya Novitiate, Bangalore. The ceremony was celebrated with deep spiritual fervor under the theme “Plough Deep in Me, O Lord,” reflecting their desire for a profound transformation and a deeper relationship with God as they embark on this sacred stage of religious formation.

As novices, they will be nurtured and formed in the spirit of the congregation under the guidance of their Novice Directress, Sr. Siji Jose, and Assistant Directress, Sr. Virginia Timung. These dedicated formators will accompany them closely, offering spiritual direction, community support, and formation in religious life as they continue to discern their vocation more deeply.