Ozanam Orientation

Ozanam Orientation is the “basic training” of the Society. All new Vincentians are required by the Rule of the Society to attend Orientation within six months of joining us. Established Vincentians are required to attend Advanced Orientation at least once every three years.

During Orientation, we cover the history and spirituality of the Society and the wider Vincentian movement, examine the Rule, introduce you to home visits and systemic change, plus a lot more. As of 2015, we also require new members to participate in the Understanding Poverty (UP) workshop. UP will be offered immediately following Ozanam Orientation, and all Vincentians are invited to attend.