The novitiate in Cheshire, Connecticut.

A Legionary spends his first two years at one of several novitiate centers around the world. There, the solid foundation of Legionary life is laid down in preparation to make the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

The motto: "Christus Vita Vestra" - "Christ Your Life".

The novices´ interior life is based on a personal knowledge and love of Christ, gained through an hour of daily prayer before Mass, an hour of Eucharistic adoration each day, and individual spiritual direction. Their life is beautiful in its simplicity, a reliving of Christ´s quiet preparation in Nazareth for his public ministry.

The novitiate in the United States is located in Cheshire, Connecticut. In addition to the 55 or so novices there, 94 brothers are studying one or two additional years of humanities. Find out about visiting during a Test Your Call! retreat or the summer candidacy program: Call (800) 420-5409 Or write to vocation@legionaries.org for more information.