The novitiate lasts two years and taks place in Monteils. Its purpose is to to ensure a life deeply rooted in the love of God above everything, learning to follow Christ in the domican grace.

The dominican liturgy with its and paens of praise ; orations, the study of the Bible, of the christian doctrine, of spirituality often coupled with the supplementary study of human culture, along with monastery word, friendly relaxation periods, fill the days.

Thus the novice familiarises herself with the sisters'way of life and the community can judge the soundess of her vocation.