Juniorate Upon making his first vows the candidate will leave the novitiate and take up the life of the junior professed. The juniorate is three years with annual renewal of vows. When there are adequate reasons it can be extended up to six years more. During this time the candidate lives the monastic life steeping himself further in the monastic tradition and spirituality while preparing for final profession. He will be under the direction of the abbot and junior director during this time.
Final vows are for life.
He will gladly assist you in the discernment process in any way he can. You may also want to check our reading list on monastic life for further information on the monastic way of life. Let them prefer nothing whatever to Christ, and may he bring us all together to everlasting life. Chapter 72 - Rule of St. Benedict.