Vows

At the end of your novitiate period, you can choose to take first vows. These vows are temporary, and are taken in intervals of 1, 2, or 3 years. You will have temporary vows for a period of at least 3 years, but not more than 6 years.

The period spent under temporary vows is a time of intense study. If you already have a bacchelor's degree, you will start on a master's degree in theology. If, however, you have not completed your bacchelor's degree, you must complete it before starting on your studies in theology.

When you have completed your educational requirements and 3-6 years of temporary vows, you can take final vows which will be for life.

At this point, you also have another choice in the vocations spectrum. A brother can choose to either take perpetual vows as a religious brother or to become an ordained priest.