Membership Requirements

Secular Carmelites are faithful members of the Catholic Church who are called by the Holy Spirit to "live in allegiance to Jesus Christ."

They seek evangelical perfection and union with God in the Order of the Teresian Carmel for his greater Glory and the good of his Church.

In response to that call, members willingly submit to the "gentle yoke" of obligation and commitments contained in The Rule of Albert, our Constitutions and Provincial Statutes.

Practicing Roman Catholics, who are in full communion with the Church, may be admitted to Formation in the Secular Order provided they are:

• at least 18 years of age.

• able to provide a current official Church copy of their Baptismal Certificate.

• able to provide some documentation showing proof of a valid marriage in the Catholic Church, where applicable. 

• living the Catholic faith for a minimum of 18 months after Baptism before being eligible to enter Aspirancy.

• are not already members of any other group that requires promises or vows.