Duration of Postulancy 118For the probation in the postulancy to obtain its aim, its duration should neither be too brief nor, usually, be longer than two years. The decision in this matter pertains to the Superiors accepting the candidate for probation with the consent of their Council. (C 170) Place of Postulancy 119It is advisable that this probation take place outside the novitiate house. It might even be advantageous that all or part of it be done outside a house of the Congregation. (C 170) Dismissal of a Postulant 120The Major Superior with the consultative vote of his Council—or, in an urgent case, even the local Superior with the consent of his Councilors—may dismiss a candidate from the postulancy after consulting with the confrere under whose care he was. The postulant is allowed to leave the Congregation at any time. (C 170) CM 49 Report on a Postulant 121The confrere under whose care the postulants remain, shall submit a report at an appropriate time to his immediate Major Superior on their behavior and progress. This report is to be presented in writing, especially before the admission of the candidate to the novitiate. (C 170) CM 48 CHAPTER IV NOVITIATE Retreat Before Novitiate 122Before beginning the novitiate, the candidates are to devote themselves to spiritual exercises for a period of time defined by the Provincial Statutes. (C 171) CM 52 Formation 217
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