Becoming an Associate

Association with the Sisters of the Presentation provides opportunities for adult Christians to live out their Christian commitment in a more focused way in their daily circumstance. It enables them to participate in the spiritual, communal, and ministerial life of the Sisters of the Presentation, providing ways to share ideas and values and to collaborate in bringing the Good News to those made poor and to work for justice and peace in the Spirit of Nano Nagle. The program is open to women and men of the Christian faith who seek a deeper experience of Jesus Christ and the Gospel and who wish to engage with the Sisters of the Presentation in a common search for spiritual growth and service to others.

Associates are expected to participate in ministries that reflect the Presentation mission in the following ways:

• Spritual Growth
• Education
• Prayer
• Actions of Justice, Peace and Creation

Associates are expected to participate in sponsored activities of both the Presentation Sisters and Associates.

Financial support is encouraged but not mandatory. Associates are financially independent and the congregation does not assume responsibility for their material welfare. In turn, the congregation does not depend upon the Associates.

Benefits to Associates include opportunities for spiritual gatherings and prayer days, a yearly weekend retreat, reflection and prayer groups for mutual support, and justice days. Associates are welcome and encouraged to participate in Congregational celebrations and events. Associates are able to offer service at Presentation-sponsored ministries such as the Day Laborers Program and in the Presentation Motherhouse.

Sisters deeply value the commitment and dedication of the Associates in their support of the mission of Nano Nagle. They appreciate the gifts and life experiences that Associates bring to the congregation, as well as the entire Church. They feel especially blessed by the rich friendships that have grown out of this, of being Presentation family.

The process of becoming an Associate of the Sisters of the Presentation consists of an invitation, orientation, on-going formation, and an annual evaluation. Associates and vowed religious of the Congregation commit to invite their volunteers, former students, family members, and anyone else to become Associates.

To begin the invitation process please complete and submit the form below or send an inquiry stating your interest in the program to [email protected] or call 650-738-9551. Upon receipt of your inquiry, the Associate team will:

• Send you an Application Packet
• Receive and Process your completed Application
• Schedule an Interview with the Inquiry Committee
• Implement the year-long Orientation Process
• Hold a Discernment Retreat