Expand mobile version menu

What To Learn

High School

What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career? Get your answers from the Human Services cluster Family and Community Services pathway.

Insider Info

Additional Information

While it isn't required, many women religious are highly educated. Sister Maureen Skelly holds a bachelor's degree in education, a master's degree in music and theology and is also trained in psychiatric rehabilitation. Sister Mary Christelle Macaluso holds a bachelor's degree, a master's degree in science and a PhD in anatomy.

"In the old days, many young women entered the convent right out of high school," says Macaluso. "This is no longer happening as society has changed and more maturity is needed. Many young women enter after some college or after they have completed their college education...or after having a job for some time. There is much variation."

Sister Linda Herndon is a college professor. She has her master's degree in computer science and is working on her PhD.

"The best thing that has happened to me since I've been a sister is the opportunity to learn so many different things that I would never have imagined I could do. I would never have dreamed of being a college professor before I became a sister. I never imagined that I would ever want, or be able to get a PhD, but my sisters encouraged me to do this," says Herndon.

She says she's currently living alone while she completes her studies. But for Benedictines, it's unusual to live alone.

"For Benedictines, our special gift that we have to offer the world is our living together in community and our prayer. I really miss living with my sisters and can't wait to finish school and get home to live with them again. For some communities, it's usual for their sisters to live alone. For them, their ministry to God's people is the special gift they have to offer the world," she says.

Contact

  • Email Support
  • 1-800-GO-TO-XAP (1-800-468-6927)
    From outside the U.S., please call +1 (424) 750-3900
  • North Dakota Career Resource Network
    ndcrn@nd.gov | (701) 328-9733

Support