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What age do you have to be to be a sister?

Generally we accept women between the ages of 21 and 45. Exceptions are made on an individual basis. If you are younger than 21 be sure to contact us to join our Prayer Partners program. This program can offer you a connection with our community even though your age may suggest you wait to enter the order.

Does every sister from this order wear a habit, or just a few?

Is God calling me to be a sister?

How do sisters pray?

What age do you have to be to be a sister?

What do I do if I think I want to be a sister?

What does it mean to be a Dominican sister?

What are the vows and how do you live them?

What do sisters do for fun?

Can you have your own personal style?

If you have a boyfriend, could you still want to be a sister?

Do sisters retire?

Where do you live?

Do sisters ever have arguments?

What is a typical day like?

Do you miss having a family?

Do sisters get vacation?

Who cooks and cleans?

How do you pay your expenses?