Called to be a Sister of St. Agnes
Are you called to be a "woman of spirit"?  Here are some qualities for you to consider as you ponder your call to a life of "self gift."

Qualities of a Sister of St. Agnes

 Ability to:

• Rely on God as one's Center for faith, courage, and hope
• Live gospel values of 
  • whole-hearted joy 
  • genuine hospitality
  • unassuming simplicity
• Be willing to participate in sacramental and liturgical life to draw into a deeper love relationship with God.
• Be flexible with the ambiguities of life and to adapt to circumstances when needed.
• Live a simple lifestyle.
• Be open to generously serve God's people.
• Reflect on lived experiences to gain insights about myself.
• Grow personally and spiritually.
• Move to new places for ministry and community life.

 If you believe you are called to a religious lifestyle, then you will have a deep desire for God's love to be central to your life and a "deep gladness" to love and serve the "world's deep need."

Am I called to be a Sister of St. Agnes?

1. Yes__ No__ Unsure__ I am willing to use my gifts and skills to serve the people of God.
2. Yes__ No__ Unsure__ Prayer is an important part of my daily life.
3. Yes__ No__ Unsure__ I am a person who likes to collaborate with others.
4. Yes__ No__ Unsure__ I easily build relationships and like the idea of living in community.
5. Yes__ No__ Unsure__ I see myself as a woman serving in the Church.
6. Yes__ No__ Unsure__ I am willing to move to new places for ministry and community life.
7. Yes__ No__ Unsure__ I am open to change and comfortable with the unknown.
8. Yes__ No__ Unsure__ I am comfortable with living and working with people of other cultures.
9. Yes__ No__ Unsure__ I consider myself a responsible person and can take charge whenever needed.
10. Yes__ No__ Unsure__ I am concerned about social justice issues.

If you find that you have a number of "Yes" responses, please consider contacting Sister Donna Innes for further discernment.

If you have a number of "Unsure" and "No" responses, we encourage you to consider a mentor or spiritual guide to assist you in clarifying where God may be leading you.

God bless you on your journey!