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Associates - General Information
 
Associates of the Sisters of Notre Dame of the California province are individuals who wish to further their relationship with the Sisters of Notre Dame by sharing in the charism, spirituality and mission of the congregation. Membership in the Associate program is open to practicing, baptized Catholics, 21 years or older, married or single, both men and women.

An Associate of Notre Dame is asked to:
• Witness to God's goodness and provident care in daily life
• Foster a fervent liturgical and personal prayer life
• Complete the Association Formation Program
• Participate in Associate Meetings and the annual retreat
• Share gifts and talents with the local Church
• Show preferential love to the poor in the light of the Gospel
• Pray daily for the world-wide mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame
• Look to Our Lady as a Model of discipleship
 
The Sisters of Notre Dame promise to:
• Share their spirituality and heritage
• Provide formation and a sister sponsor
• Include Associate Members in daily prayer
• Provide support and encouragement
• Include Associates in their mission
• Invite Associates to participate in community liturgies and celebrations
• Communicate congregational news
   
Associates are non-vowed and non-voting associate members of the Sisters of Notre Dame. As such they do not participate in the local or general government of the congregation. They are financially independent and the congregation does not assume responsibility for their material welfare. In turn, the congregation does not financially depend upon the Associates.
 
Read more about the Associates -- download Vision and Challenge, Winter 2007.
 
Membership Application Process
• Contact any Sister of Notre Dame of the California province
• Attend an inquiry meeting
• Complete and submit application for membership
• Submit two letters of recommendation
 
Applications or questions can be directed to:

Sr. M. Rebekah Kennedy
Sr. M. Lisa Megaffin
Notre Dame Center
1776 Hendrix Avenue
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
805-917-3720 or 805-402-8623