FINAL (DEFINITIVE) PROMISE
Goal: Preparation for a life-time commitment to Carmel
Duration: minimum of 36 sessions–this period can be extended for three years (Statute #3b)
1) Course of Studies (may include all or some of the following):
a. Works of St. Teresa:
i. Interior Castle
ii. Foundations
b. Works of St. John of the Cross:
i. Four Major Works
a. Spiritual Canticle
b. Living Flame
c. Ascent of Mt. Carmel
d. Dark Night
c. Works of St. Therese:
i. Story of a Soul
ii. Last Conversations
d. Other Carmelite Saints
2) Prayer–Deeper Study of prayer in the Works of Carmelite Saints
3) Review of the Theology of the Promises:
a. Evangelical Counsels
b. Beatitudes
4) Requirements to make Final (Definitive) Promises:
a. Interview with Council
b. Letter of Intent (Why the person wants to make Final Promises)