Joining the RFO
How to Apply
An applicant must:
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Attend a prior period of formation/orientation given by a Daughter of Mercy
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Keep in contact with a community of the Daughters of Mercy in order to learn more about and develop a greater appreciation for the Religious Family
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Meet with the Mother Provincial or with her delegate to get to know each other
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Present a written request to the Mother Provincial expressing your desire to be part of the
Rossellian Family
Becoming a Full Member
Full membership is established when an applicant:
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Discovers the gift of the Charism as a vocation in and for mercy
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Commits to formation for personal growth and for the good of the Religious Family
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Performs the Works of Mercy in his or her own situation and in the mission of the Religious Community whenever possible.
Formation
The formation process includes:
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Discovery of the meaning of Baptism as a common call
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Baptism lived as a sign of communion
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Discovery of God’s Mercy in one’s own life
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Knowledge of Mother Rossello — traits and profile of her human and Christian-religious personality
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Knowledge of Rossellian spirituality — Christology, Ecclesiology, Eschatology, and Mariology
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Knowledge and deepening of the charism of Mercy
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Knowledge of the distinctive characteristics of Rossllian ministry
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Attendance at periodic meetings
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Personal guidance
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Days of spirituality/retreats
During the formation stage, group coordinators will endeavor to foster a member’s personal journey through:
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The Word of God
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The words of Mother Rossello
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The words of Pope Francis
