Description Associates are those women and men who are attracted to the charism of the Sisters of Charity of Halifax and have a desire to commit themselves with the congregation to community, prayer and its mission of loving service. We strive to show forth the love of God by serving those in need in a spirit of humility, simplicity and charity, according to the circumstances of the times. By living this charism in the Church, we share in the saving mission of Jesus who is the love of God made visible. Potential associates have journeyed with the sisters for at least one year before making an application. As associates, they maintain their own living and working situations, animated to serve the Church by the charism of the congregation.
Associates remain financially independent of the congregation .
For the local community an invitation to participate in congregational meetings and gatherings a sharing of resources and other appropriate information a recognition of the associate in a celebration of commitment. Application Process 1. The potential associate will journey for at least one year with an individual Sister of Charity or a local community. This sister, or one designated by the local community, becomes the contact sister for the potential associate. The context for participation as an associate may be the local community.