Skip to content

Become a Candidate

Kgalalelo Kobe Sharing her experience

Rethabile and Dikopo are sharing their experience before joining the Franciscan Sisters of Siessen, kneeling in front of the San Damiano Cross.

A Heart for Discernment

We invite young women to spend a weekend with us by being part of our life for a few days. We will work with your schedule to find the best time for both of us. After a young woman has decided to stay with us, she is admitted as a Candidate. Requirements include:
  • ✔ 18 years of age or older.
  • ✔ One year duration at the Formation House.
During this stage, she will follow basic rules and expectations to gain insight into community life, growing spiritually while interacting with others and learning to surrender her will in virtue.
Franciscan Sisters Candidates

Our current Candidates during their discernment journey.

Walking Together in Faith

The journey of candidacy is a time of deep listening and shared community life. Here, young women are invited to experience our daily rhythm of prayer, service, and sisterhood. It is a period of mutual discovery, allowing the candidate to see if our Franciscan charism resonates with her own calling from God.

In this stage, we focus on spiritual growth and building the virtues necessary for a life dedicated to the mission of the Church.