Stages of Formation 

Initial Formation

Postulancy               (1 year)
Noviceship               (2 years)
Juniorate                  (5 to 9 years)
Intensification          (1 year)

After the Noviceship, the sister makes her first profession of vows which she renews yearly until her perpetual profession. The final preparation for this is the intensification period.

On-Going Formation

Level 1            From Final Profession to Silver Jubilee
Level 2            After Silver Jubilee to Ruby Jubilee     
Level 3a          After Ruby Jubilee to Golden Jubilee   
Level 3b          After Golden Jubilee onwards