Dikopo Ramaota

My journey to discernment began unexpectedly, like a whisper in my heart, calling me towards a path that only made sense to me. I'm **DIKOPO RAMAOTA**, 23 of age, from Eastern Cape Matatiele, under the KOKSTAD DIOCESE.

From as early as grade 5, I felt a calling that set me apart. It wasn't until I visited the convent in grade 8, specifically the congregation of The Daughters of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus that everything clicked into place. Being surrounded by the sisters and immersed in the church environment felt like coming home.

Despite my family's high expectations for me to pursue a big career, my heart was set on a different path. It was difficult to open up to my siblings, but they couldn't deny the signs—my love for prayer, my passion for the church and the sense of peace it all brought me. I humbly ask to join the congregation.