 The NovitiateThe day you become a novice you receive the white religious habit. This is a serious two year preparation period before First Vows. |  First Profession of VowsAfter the Novitiate is finished, the novice makes her first Vows in a simple ceremony when she receives the black scapular and the leather belt. |  Solemn ProfessionAfter 3 to 9 years in simple vows, a person makes their definitive consecration to God in a solemn ceremony in the Church. |
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