The candidacy is the first committed  step wherein a woman pledges before God to begin a deeper journey into  discernment of her vocation of religious consecration. A candidate spends increasing periods of time with the sisters  so as to gain a general understanding of consecrated life in community;  introduction to the evangelical counsels; and the rhythm of study, prayer and work.  She is responsible for her personal needs and financial obligations.  

The postulancy is a period of continued and deeper discernment of the call to consecrated life in community, and provides opportunities to grow in understanding of self, the congregation and the implications of a lifetime commitment.  The postulant is responsible for all personal needs and financial responsibilities.  She lives full time with the sisters and wears a simple habit.

The novitiate is a period of entering deeply  into religious life as a Sister of Divine Grace.  The sister receives a religious name and habit in a beautiful ceremony of brideship to the Lord Jesus. She enters more deeply into intimacy with Christ through prayer, study and experience of our way of life.  This is a time of preparation for professing vows.

Temporary profession of the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity and obedience is renewed annually for 3 consecutive years. It is followed by the sister's final, or perpetual profession, her lifetime commitment.