A  woman may have a vocation to consecrated virginity if she:
 

 - has a definite, specific call to live and be known as a spouse of Christ with an explicitly “bridal” spirituality;

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- is called to a life of public witness, and is willing and able to be open about her vocation at all times and with everyone she meets;

 

- has a special attraction to the Liturgy of the Hours, and is willing and able to recite the Divine Office every day;

 

- is called to live a demonstrably “consecrated” lifestyle, and is willing and able to live in the spirit of evangelical poverty and obedience;

 

- is called to devote her life to work which directly advances the Church’s mission;

 

-has a special spiritual bond with the local Church, and is willing and able to spend her life at the service of God’s people within the diocese where she is to be consecrated;

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- is emotionally well-balanced, has adequate social skills

 

- is willing and able to learn and to be open to formation.