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The Brotherhood

The Brotherhood in the MSF community is a wonderful way to preach the gospel through actions and works. Brothers make use of their career skills or other gifts to support the work of various Apostolates. Frequently a brother is based in a parish setting even though his work may be based outside the parish. Each brother brings their own set of charisms to their ministry, but there are some basic qualifications for the role.

Applicant Pre-requisites:

  1. 18 years of age
  2. Good Physical and Emotional Health
  3. High School Graduate or have a GED

Applicants are reviewed based on their written application and on a personal interview.
There is no set duration for the brotherhood formation process, but 5 years is typical.

The steps in the process are:
Duration yrs.
1 - 2
1
5 - 7
  
Candidate
Pre- Novitiate
Novitiate
Post Novitiate
Brotherhood
Application & Evaluation Basic Course Work and Orientation Living the Religious life.
Work in Parish /other

Under Graduate Studies in Pastoral Ministry.
Assignment to Parish Ministry.

 Assigned to Ministry.
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