St.Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery - Boerne, Texas

Inquiry Stage

The Inquiry Stage, the first step in discernment, is for single Catholic women, 18 years or older, who wish to learn more about monastic life before making a vocational decision. During the Inquiry Stage, there is continual communication between women who have expressed interest and the Boerne Benedictine Sisters.

What We Do

  • Acquaint you with our community through telephone calls and mailings.
  • Maintain regular contact and help you in your discernment.
  • Invite you to visit the Monastery, perhaps for one of the Come and See Weekends.
  • Recommend recent articles and books about Benedictine life to help you become more knowledgeable about our values.

What You Do

  • Stay in communication with us.

  • Make an effort to meet our vocation director and visit the Monastery in Boerne.
  • Continue gathering information that will help you with your decision.
  • Indicate, on a yearly basis, your interest in continuing as an inquirer with our community.