She becomes acquainted with the Grey Nuns' spirit, prayer, and apostolic thrust. This phase marks the formal entrance into religious life and is a 2-year period of intense spiritual preparation. The Canonical Year provides study of scripture, theology, spirituality and of GNSH heritage. The Apostolic year provides experiences in various ministries. Temporary Commitment Period of 3-9 years intended for the woman religious to integrate her spiritual, apostolic and community experiences.
Period ends with final vows marking full membership.