Religious Profession
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NLC ARTICLES
Religious profession is the public, consecrated commitment by men and women to live out their vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience in community, witnessing to Christ through their lives, serving Church and society amid education, health, and mission, even as they adapt to contemporary challenges and cultural contexts.
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Bulletin Articles
This article explains the rite of consecration to a life of virginity, its historical roots, and its significance in the Church today.
This piece introduces the rite of religious profession, focusing on its liturgical elements and the vows taken by those entering religious life.
This article continues the discussion on religious profession, detailing the symbols and communal aspects of the rite.
