Who can be a nun?

Answer 1

Anyone who has discerned their vocation and has been approved by the order can become a nun, though it is not that simple. To become a nun takes many steps. First, one must be a member of a parish, usually a Roman Catholic parish, though there are Anglican orders. Then one must discern their vocation. They will usually go on a retreat and have a spiritual director to guide them. It takes many years to know if one has a vocation to the Religious Life i.e. to be a nun (contemplative)/Religious sister (apostolic). Most orders want you to have some life experience and at least a university education. It depends what type of order you go to, for example, Dominican nuns are quite intellectual, but each order has a centre of their life. It could be Daily Mass or Praying the Rosary daily. if you want more information on this, you can email me on scholar_kg@mymelody.com