In Foundations, you’ll find selection from important documents of the Society of Jesus followed by questions to spark your thoughtful reflections.  Take time to read and ponder these selections. If you feel moved, share your own comments.
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From the Constitutions of the Society of Jesus:  “The Method of Admitting to Probation”

#197:  After the decision has been made in our Lord that it is proper to admit such an applicant to probation, he may enter, dressed as he customarily was or in the manner in which each one finds more devotion, unless the superior thinks otherwise.  He should be placed as a guest in the aforementioned house or separate quarters, and on the second day he should be told how he should conduct himself in that place, and especially that (unless the superior for urgent reasons thinks otherwise) he should not deal either by word of mouth or by writing with others from outside or inside the house, except for certain persons who will be assigned to him by the superior.  The purpose is that he may with greater freedom deliberate with himself and with God our Lord about his vocation and intention to serve his Divine and Supreme Majesty in that Society.

> The period of probation was intended to test one’s decision to enter the Society.  Am I aware of the programs available that help me get acquainted with the Society, and make a decision?  Is it time I made the step trying one of these?

>How much I have really deliberated with God and myself about my future plans?

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