What Does Postulance Mean?

A postulant was originally one who makes a request or demand; hence, a candidate. The use of the term is now generally restricted to those asking for admission into a Christian monastery or a religious order for the period of time preceding their admission into the novitiate.

What does postulant mean in English?

1 : a person admitted to a religious order as a probationary candidate for membership. 2 : a person on probation before being admitted as a candidate for holy orders in the Episcopal Church.

Is a postulant a nun?

This part of the process might take a while — women are encouraged to see many communities before settling on one.” The Aspirant: In this step, the woman is a pre-candidate for becoming a nun. ... The Postulant: In this step, the aspirant becomes an official candidate.