Novitiate and First Vows:

The first two years of Jesuit formation (when a young Jesuit is called a “novice”) offers a series of “experiments” or experiences in which is formal incorporation into the body of the Society of Jesus begins.   (Read more…)

 

First Studies:

After a Jesuit pronounces his first vows of poverty, chastity and obedience, he moves out of the Novitiate to a house of studies.  (Read more…)

 

Regency:

Following First Studies, a Jesuit in training will often be missioned to an apostolic assignment to serve for several years in a ministry of the Society. (Read more…)

 

Theology and Ordination:

Following his Regency work, the Jesuit Scholastic returns to studies to prepare directly for priestly ordination.  (Read more…)

 

Tertianship:

Tertianship refers to the period of preparation for final vows in the Society of Jesus. (Read more…)