Traditional Catholic Carmelite Convent - Religious Community of Contemplative Nuns

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Carmelite Monastery of the Sacred Hearts - Traditional Carmelite Observance

The Carmelite Vocation

Consecrated to God, to His Work and to His Church

Contemplative

Cloistered

Apostolic

PRAYER AND SPIRITUAL LIFE
Daily Sacrifice of the Mass - Traditional Latin Mass (Servants of the Holy Family) Chanting of the Divine Office Mental prayer Silence and recollection Penance, reparation, and sacrifice Spiritual counsel and direction

Chapel of Servants of the Holy Family (www.servi.org)

SPIRIT OF OUR CARMEL

Dedicated to the glory of God, the sanctification of the Sisters and the salvation of souls

Unswerving fidelity to the Tridentine Mass and Liturgy, i.e. the calendar of seasons and feasts, the Roman Breviary and Gregorian Chant

Zealous to assist Holy Mother Church in these days of great crisis and to participate in the work of the priesthood by prayer and sacrifice for souls

Fervent and tender devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Our Blessed Mother and St. Joseph

Community bond based on one Faith, supernatural principles and fraternal charity

HISTORY
Founded in 1987 in Colorado Springs, Colorado by Carmelite Nuns Purpose of the foundation was to preserve the authentic religious life as lived out in the original Rule and customs of Our Holy Mother, St. Teresa of Avila

OUR APOSTOLATE

Gift of oneself through the Liturgy and through communal, private and mental prayer

Prayer especially for priests, their sanctification and their fruitful work in the Church; assisting in priestly life

Providing for the needs of the Liturgy: care and maintenance of altar, sacred linens, vestments

Assisting souls in their spiritual life through the making and distribution of Catholic sacramentals

Manual work for the needs of the convent

WHAT IS A VOCATION?
An invitation from God to lead a life totally consecrated to Him A call to divine union and to the striving after religious perfection Persistent and at least periodic desire to give oneself generously to God and His Church

QUALIFICATIONS
18 to 30 years of age Good health and sound judgment Good character and high moral principles Spirit of optimism and cheerfulness Love of prayer and desire for divine union Desire to commit oneself to Our Lord and His Church for the salvation of souls Confident belief in Christ’s promise to sanctify and unite Himself intimately with all those who give themselves generously to Him

FORMATION

Postulancy:
6 months to 1 year, during which the candidate learns and experiences the cloistered Carmelite life
Novitiate:
1 year, beginning with the reception of the traditional Carmelite habit; continued training and formation in the spiritual life and Holy Rule of St. Teresa of Avila
Temporary Profession:
3 years under the religious vows of poverty, chastity and obedience
Perpetual Profession:
Reception of the black veil...a bride of Christ forever!