them to reside with pious families so as to be able with their help to attend the appropriate schools; as well as employing the new means of social communication. (C 165) OT 2 Vocations in Mature Years 111All concern and solicitude should be shown also to those who heard the voice of the Lord calling them to serve the Church in their maturity. (C 165) OT 3 CHAPTER III ADMISSION TO THE CONGREGATION Inquiries 112Before the admission of a candidate, the respective Superiors should gather opportune information and testimonies and make inquiries about the candidate’s family, former life, morals, reputation, and character. (C 169) CM 26-32 Required Qualities 113 The following are the principle qualities required for admission into the Congregation: 1) sufficient physical and mental health so that it can be prudently hoped that they will be fit for assuming and performing works in the Congregation; 2) maturity of intellect, will, and emotions, corresponding to their age; 3) a lively faith, which is to become evident in an eager participation in the life of the Church and in truly Christian dealings with their neighbors; 4) a certain knowledge of our Congregation and a sincere will to serve Christ and the Church in it. (C 169) OT 6; CM 23 Formation 215
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