{"id":985,"date":"2023-11-15T08:47:11","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T08:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bonsecours.org\/?page_id=985"},"modified":"2024-01-24T10:47:33","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T10:47:33","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bonsecours.org\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1666110080604\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading allcaps\" >Who Can Become a Sister of Bon Secours?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  door-list-new\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>God calls all kinds of people to religious life! There are Women Religious of all ages, interests, and backgrounds. The Sisters of Bon Secours are specifically ministry-focused and so some shared characteristics include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list\">\n<li>Love of God and others<\/li>\n<li>Interest and ability to be of service to others<\/li>\n<li>Concern for people who are poor, suffering, vulnerable, or dying<\/li>\n<li>Desire for prayer and faith sharing<\/li>\n<li>Generosity of heart and wholesome attitude<\/li>\n<li>Openness to the Spirit and willingness to grow<\/li>\n<li>Ability to relate well with others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What do sisters do all day?<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>In the area of work or ministry, sisters have one primary occupation. Many sisters work in hospitals, teach, or do social work, all of which have somewhat regular hours and particular demands. Contemplative Orders spend their day at prayer and performing labor that helps sustain the community.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Why do some sisters wear habits and some do not?<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Those who continue to wear a habit or garb do so for various reasons. The original reason for religious garb was that it was the dress of the common people at the time of the founding. Street clothes are the common people\u2019s dress nowadays, so this is what some of our sisters wear. Others may choose to wear a habit because it represents the people or has a spiritual significance in a particular culture. <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What is a religious vow?<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>A vow is a solemn promise made freely as an individual gives her life to God. Many communities make vows of poverty, celibacy, and obedience.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Is prayer important?<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Yes, it has a central role in our lives. Prayer is communication with God whom we love &#8211; and it is as necessary for us as communication is for any two people in a relationship. It means giving our attention to God in a two-way speaking and listening relationship. There are many ways to pray: privately, in community with others, and at Mass. Anyone can pray at any time and in any place. <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What is your relationship with your family once you enter religious life?<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Once a woman enters a religious community, her sisters become her family, and we love and care for one another accordingly. We also recognize the importance of our first family relationships and maintain regular contact with our family of origin through phone calls, email, letters, and visits.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >How do congregations or orders differ?<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Communities differ based on the specific spirit or charism that their founder wanted to develop (such as care of the sick, hospitality, simplicity, or unity). The charism, the community\u2019s specific ministries, and varying emphases on prayer and community life are the basic differences among religious communities. All are alike in their primary concern: to spread the Gospel message of Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h3 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What should I do if I am interested in becoming a Sister of Bon Secours?<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Contact us! We\u2019re here to listen, to guide, and accompany you on the journey. We encourage you to spend some time in prayer, too. We invite you to contact one of our vocation directors who can help you to understand your call and learn more about us.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-body\"><strong>Sisters of Bon Secours International Vocations Coordinator<\/strong><br \/>\nSr. Pat Dowling<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-footer\"><a href=\"mailto:CBSVocations@bonsecours.org\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i> CBSVocations@bonsecours.org<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-body\"><strong>Sisters of Bon Secours France<\/strong><br \/>\nMarie Madeleine Chopard<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-footer\"><a href=\"mailto:CBSVocationsFrance@bonsecours.org\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i> CBSVocationsFrance@bonsecours.org<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-body\"><strong>Sisters of Bon Secours Ireland<\/strong><br \/>\nAnne-Marie Whelan<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-footer\"><a href=\"mailto:CBSVocationsIreland@bonsecours.org\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i> CBSVocationsIreland@bonsecours.org<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-body\"><strong>Sisters of Bon Secours Great Britain<\/strong><br \/>\nAnne-Marie Whelan<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-footer\"><a href=\"mailto:CBSVocationsGreatBritain@bonsecours.org\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i> CBSVocationsGreatBritain@bonsecours.org<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-body\"><strong>Sisters of Bon Secours Peru<\/strong><br \/>\nSr. Joana Castillo Segura<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-footer\"><a href=\"mailto:CBSVocacionesPeru@bonsecours.org\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i> CBSVocacionesPeru@bonsecours.org<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-body\"><strong>Sisters of Bon Secours USA<\/strong><br \/>\nSr. Fran Gorsuch<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-footer\"><a href=\"mailto:CBSVocationsUSA@bonsecours.org\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i> CBSVocationsUSA@bonsecours.org<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bonsecoursvocations.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"fa fa-globe\"><\/i> Click here to visit the US Vocations website<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-body\"><strong>Sisters of Bon Secours Democratic Republic of the Congo<\/strong><br \/>\nSr. Santos N\u00e9lida Romero V\u00e1squez<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-footer\"><a href=\"mailto:CBSVocationsRDC@bonsecours.org\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i> CBSVocationsRDC@bonsecours.org<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked QuestionsWho Can Become a Sister of Bon Secours? 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