Preparing for reception of the Scapular
Duration: minimum of 12 sessions
1) Requirements for entrance into Aspirancy
a. Letter of Intent (Why person feels called to Carmel)
b. Proper OCDS form
c. Current Baptismal certificate (within the last year)
2) Course of Study (may include all or some of the following)
a. History of the Order
b. Overview of Carmelite Spirituality
c. Nature of OCDS Vocation
d. Discussion of Discernment Process
e. Rule of St. Albert
f. Constitutions and Statutes
g. Deepening of Teaching on:
i. Mental Prayer
ii. Divine Office
iii. Spiritual Reading (Scripture, Carmelite Authors, etc.)
h. Ecclesial Dimension of the Teresian Carmel