Formation Steps & Process for Vincentians

New Members


  1. Provide Materials
    • Member Handbook
    • Member Journal
  2. Ozanam Orientation
  3. Commissioning Ceremony
  4. Home Visit 101

Spiritual Advisors


  1. Provide Materials
    • Spiritual Advisor Handbook
    • Rule of the Society
    • Manual of the Society
  2. Make sure New Member steps are complete and up to date
  3. Spiritual Advisor Commissioning Ceremony
  4. One on One call with Council Formation Manager – Andrew Kassebaum (314) 881-6008
  5. Attend Spiritual Advisor Meetup
  6. Consecrate Conference to Sacred Heart

Conference Presidents/other Officers


  1. Provide Materials
    • Conference President Manual
    • Spiritual Advisor Handbook
    • Invitation to Serve
    • Rule of the Society
    • Manual of the Society
  2. Make sure up to date on New Member steps
  3. Commissioning Ceremony for Conference President/other Officers
  4. One-on-one calls with Council Office:
    • Call Manager of Growth & Revitalization, Tom Matoushek (314) 881-6025
    • Call Manager of Formation, Andrew Kassebaum (314) 881-6008
  5. Attend District Meetings
  6. Participate in Council and National Leadership Formation
  7. Lead Yearly Re-Commitment Ceremony on Ozanam Sunday


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