Become A Nun: Get Involved

THE PATH TO BECOMING A FULL BLOWN SISTER DOESN’T HAPPEN OVERNIGHT. SO, WHAT DOES IT TAKE?

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1: ASPIRANT

Definition: someone who aspires to being or doing.

So, you are expressing an interest in the Sisterhood. You like the idea but don’t want to commit to anything just yet. So you decide to find out more about the Sisters. You are an Aspirant, already!
This is usually expressed along the lines of “Don’t you look fabulous Sister!” (We like that). We arrange to meet for a cuppa and a chat. If that all looks good, we’ll invite you out at our next event and you’ll become a Postulant.

Definition: a person admitted to an order as a probationary candidate for membership.

You are a Postulant for a minimum of three months, or so.
You are trying it out; giving it a go. It’s one way to know if you have what it takes, and we all get to know one another.
You’re not an official member of the House yet – but you’re seeing if you like this life.
Hopefully you will get to the point where you can take your vows and become a…

Definition: an inexperienced person doing a job or role for a short time.

Being a Novice Sister lasts about a year and a day, or so – it depends on many circumstances. Could be shorter, could be longer.
This period is where it gets a little bit serious!
When you become a Novice you take on vows and a get yourself a full habit (white veil) in the Ceremony of Vestition.
You agree who will be your Novice Mistress and they will train you in the ways of the Force. And you have loads of fun getting out and about as a (Novice) SISTER!

Definition: a complete show off who frequently falls off her heels.

If you have proven to be a talented nun and all the other Black Veils agree (via a vote at a closed meeting), we accept you into the order fully and you take your final vows at your second ceremony!
Sometimes the Black Veils will vote not to elevate you to the role of Black Veil at that moment, and you will need to carry on as a Novice for a bit longer.
If they do ALL vote (it has to be unanimous) then you’ll be given a Ceremony of Profession. You can now vote and eventually train other nunlings (usually after six months after becoming a Black Veil Sister.
You get a black veil and can start creating your own signature look like Sister BangBang. (She says it took her years to perfect – actually she was visiting B&Q when the paint mixer exploded. She hasn’t washed since).