Oblate formation
The period of formation is twelve months, and centres on a monthly Zoom meeting, currently held on the third Sunday of the month, 2.30–4.00pm. Reading and reflection material is sent out beforehand, with discussion following at the meeting. These meetings cover:
- Prayer – contemplative prayer and Liturgy of the Hours
- Holy Reading (Lectio Divina)
- Some manual work
- Some silence
- Reverence
- Humility
- Obedience
- Peace
- Patience
- Stability of heart
You will also receive the Oblate booklet Pax – With the Gospel for our Guide, which helps guide your formation journey.
To start the process contact the Oblate Director, Sr Mechtild Crawford, using the contact us form link below and choosing the drop down “Oblates” in the form.
Towards Oblation and beyond:
- After the twelve month program and after consultation with the Oblate formator, write to the Director of Oblates, who refers your request to the Abbess. Oblation ceremonies take place in groups, once or twice a year, usually coinciding with the Oblate Retreat Weekend.
- Oblate meetings (separate from the formation Zoom meetings) are held during the year, including two residential Oblate weekends. They are not obligatory, but offer support through prayer, instruction, and sharing. The dates for the weekends are on the Abbey Retreat program.
- Pax is preferably emailed. However, if needed it can be posted. The cost is $25 a year, payable to the Abbey and flagged as payment for Pax.
If you require any further information about becoming an oblate, please use this link below and choose the dropdown “Oblates” on the contact us form.