Thomas Merton Center

Manuscripts in Sub-Section E.1:

Monastic formation and novitiate programs

Item 1 - [1] NOVITIATE PROGRAMME and Admittance. Suggestions for the General Chapter--

First Lines:  1- It definitely seems desirable that no formal studies should be undertaken during either

Sub-Type:  Notes

Draft:  

Copy Type:  Typescript

Date:  no-month no-day, no-year

Number of pages:  2

Additional authors/contributors:  

Language:  English

Notes:  

Location:  Archive - File Cabinet 6

Item 2 - [2] ABBEY OF GETHSEMANI Suggestions for Monastic Formation Project.

First Lines:  1 General Princle: keep this program very flexible. Do not oblige anyone to take all the "courses"

Sub-Type:  Notes

Draft:  

Copy Type:  Typescript with holograph additions and corrections

Date:  no-month no-day, no-year

Number of pages:  2

Additional authors/contributors:  

Language:  English

Notes:  2 copies of the same typescript, one with handwritten corrections and one with "Fr Prior -- f m louis" written in pen.

Location:  Archive - File Cabinet 6

Item 3 - [3] fr m louis courses

First Lines:  1- Mystical Theology 2 yrs, 2 classes a week [-] Number of students-- at present 10 [-] Divisions:

Sub-Type:  Notes

Draft:  

Copy Type:  Typescript with holograph notation

Date:  January 01, 1950

Number of pages:  1

Additional authors/contributors:  

Language:  English

Notes:  Handwritten in pencil, "Fr. Edward."

Location:  Archive - File Cabinet 6

Item 4 - [4] Proposed plan for the next 3 years: Jan. '63

First Lines:  A for both Brothers and Choir: F Roman {Scripture - Psalms (1 Yr), Old Test. (1Yr), New Test. (1 Yr)

Sub-Type:  Notes

Draft:  

Copy Type:  Typescript with holograph additions

Date:  January no-day, 1963

Number of pages:  1

Additional authors/contributors:  

Language:  English

Notes:  

Location:  Archive - File Cabinet 6

Item 5 - [5] Memorandum: Schedule for the Monastic Formation Group for 1963.

First Lines:  Sun. - Conference - After - For all - by F. Louis (Regula Magistri) Verspes 9:25 - French (optional)

Sub-Type:  Notes

Draft:  

Copy Type:  Typescript with holograph additions

Date:  no-month no-day, 1963

Number of pages:  1

Additional authors/contributors:  

Language:  English

Notes:  

Location:  Archive - File Cabinet 6

Item 6 - [6] MONASTIC TRAINING AT MONASTRY OF TILLBOURG, HOLLAND

First Lines:  A. Novitiate: Young monks are formed especially through the practive of the monastic life.

Sub-Type:  Notes

Draft:  

Copy Type:  Typescript

Date:  no-month no-day, no-year

Number of pages:  2

Additional authors/contributors:  

Language:  English

Notes:  

Location:  Archive - File Cabinet 6

Item 7 - [7] THE FAMILY-STRUCTURE OF THE COMMUNITY

First Lines:  General principle Without exception, all the members of the Community are monks,

Sub-Type:  Notes

Draft:  

Copy Type:  Typescript

Date:  no-month no-day, no-year

Number of pages:  3

Additional authors/contributors:  

Language:  English

Notes:  2 copies of page one and a one copy of the second page.

Location:  Archive - File Cabinet 6

Item 8 - [8] THE SCHOLASTICATE- Gethsemani

First Lines:  A memorandum on the future development of the Scholasticate- Limitation of numbers, in order

Sub-Type:  Notes

Draft:  

Copy Type:  Spirit duplicator ditto

Date:  no-month no-day, no-year

Number of pages:  1

Additional authors/contributors:  

Language:  English

Notes:  

Location:  Archive - File Cabinet 6