From religious sisters in Slovenia, to mothers of six, to Ivy-trained professionals, to college women on the cusp of vocation. The fruit of Catholic feminine formation, in their own words.
I am one of those Ursuline sisters from Slovenia to whom the New Woman Masterclass was donated. Just finished the course, I feel that I am only beginning.
The worksheets help to ponder, to get insights, to open new view. They help me to clarify the dream, to express designs, and to learn strategies. All of this has impact in my daily life, and I have experienced that the discipline is a gift, and a freedom.
For women asking what God is calling them to. For women already living their yes. The Masterclass meets them in the work of discipline, prayer, and clarity.
I thought I was called to some form of religious life, and everyone said prayer was key to discernment, and people insisted discipline was indispensable for a good prayer life. But nobody had told me how to grow in discipline. My life was sort of on hold. I just knew I wanted to be a saint, but I thought that was not practical enough. Through the Masterclass, I learned that the dream of being a saint was the fuel for my discipline, and that it could be broken down into goals I could focus on. I built a routine to protect my prayer life, and with the new order came clarity. Two years later, I am now a consecrated virgin. I know my vocation, and I have the tools to live it out.
Tesi Consecrated Virgin
I am a big Theology of the Body fan, and this formation is really so in line with how God truly made us to be. I am just excited and grateful that this exists. Seeing something like this exist gives me so much hope. So much of it goes back to knowing the goodness of who we are and how we were created to be.
Ashton Theology of the Body Institute Alum
With your message, it is easier to share the universal call to holiness. Helping people to strive to present their best self, and how that impacts their whole lives, is an honor and so fulfilling.
Fiorella New Woman Masterclass Alum
Skills, scripts, and mindset for the woman whose first ministry is her family. Formation that meets her in the daily work of motherhood and marriage.
I had gone through years of school attaining my Nurse Practitioner degree, and despite my training as a professional, I never went through training for my actual vocation as a mother. Going through the Masterclass has given me the tools and mindset shift that I desperately needed. I am very aware that I will never arrive to a perfect place. But I have much more joy, and now parent out of a place of abundance and confidence. I am eternally grateful and genuinely excited about my unique role in this beautiful calling of motherhood.
Maria Nurse Practitioner, Mother of Six
Before this, I felt like my emotions and obligations ran the show. The one word that changed everything was intentionality. The Masterclass took that tired, defeated mama and showed me how to pray each day, how to show up to my family with grace even when things were less than perfect.
Kari Mother
My husband and I were separated for fourteen months around our fifth anniversary. The Masterclass gave me healing from the separation beyond what counseling offered at the time. The Masterclass helped me invest in myself so much so that over time my husband became inspired by my growth, and desired to do the same for himself.
Catherine Wife and Mother of Four
I had a family meeting that night and told my kids about our new house standard, and they were surprisingly very excited about it. The next week we practiced every day putting things back. By the end of the week, my sweet eight-year-old son was such an efficient cleaner he didn't even wait for his little siblings to help.
Belle Mother
Taking the course helped me hold very, very sacred getting up early to fill my cup via prayer, meditation, study, and getting ready so I can receive my boys. I play offense on the day, not defense. It's critical I take care of myself so my boys have a sane mother.
Melanie Mother
My relationship with God has grown so much in these past two years. I've learned what to do with fear, doubt, and despair. I've learned that being a beloved daughter of the Father is an experience of admiration and joy, that we are not meant to be slaves. There is no peace without the battle, but now I know how to fight the battle of the mind.
Christi Wife and Mother
Formation that fills the gap between college and life. Clarity of purpose, vision for vocation, and the practical skills no one teaches in a classroom.
The best investment I could make to prepare for post-grad life. So much clarity on who I am and what I want from life that I felt was otherwise missing from my college experience. Highly recommend the course for any college woman or young professional.
Kate Recent Graduate
Made for such a time as this. Every woman needs this class. It demonstrates that you can be fully yourself, and that we each have a purpose as we are, as women. I have a vision, I know my purpose, and I am much more equipped because of the skill sets, perspectives, and action items taught in this class.
KimberMarie Young Professional
I learned more in six months through the New Woman Masterclass than my four-year college degree. Every woman needs this.
Lisa Alumna
Five years ago, I started this journey. Five years later, I can honestly say that I am living my dream.
Celeste Five-Year Alumna
When a woman invests in her formation, the men who love her are the first witnesses to the change. Often before she sees it herself.
My first thought of this program was: fluff, bogus, pyramid scheme, scam. After watching my wife work her way through the course, it is none of those things. She became confident in her identity, choices, and purpose. She grew in her faith. She learned how to love herself better, and in turn, love those around her better. I didn't think it was possible, but my wife is more amazing now.
David, husband
I am grateful that my wife found this. It allowed her to truly work on herself and untie all the wrong knots that had created a negative and doubting mindset throughout her early life. I honestly believe that I am meeting a new woman that I continue to love and choose every day.
Faisel, husband
My husband, Michael, has said he has never felt so deeply loved, a depth we never knew existed. My children have echoed the same sentiment. Though we had what I would have called a happy home before, the skills we are utilizing have taken our home to a whole new level of peace and joy.
Jen, on her husband Michael
Six months ago, my husband noticed that I was cranky, unhappy, and anxious. After the Masterclass, he said I am happier, more confident, and becoming more "me." He said before, I was merely surviving. My husband is a frugal man, so I was surprised when he said it was worth every penny.
Sheila, on her husband
Formation is not therapy. But for many women, it does what years of therapy could not. Hear from the professionals.
I worked for over ten years as a psychologist in clinical practice. My experience with this program has been nothing short of amazing. It is a way to build every aspect of the woman, rather than focusing specifically on the challenges they are facing. Women will be surrounded by peers without the stigma associated with diagnoses and a pathology-based approach.
Dr. Eve10+ years clinical practice
I have been affirmed on multiple occasions by my therapist that I am not the same person I used to be. I took a two-year hiatus from counseling, and during that time I took the Masterclass. She told me to keep doing what I'm doing, and is now referring the class to her other clients. That means something.
KarlaPatient testimony
Having worked in the healthcare field for over twenty-one years, last year was one of the toughest periods in my life. The Masterclass helped me to manage my mindset during times of extreme stress and overwhelm, and at the same time also helped to improve my relationships with my family, as well as elevating the skills of how I served my patients.
Jen21 years in healthcare
"It was worth every penny."
Sheila's husband
"The best investment of my lifetime."
Lucy
"This is a complete one-eighty."
Haydee
"My therapist let me go three months in, stating that I no longer needed her."
Carron
"We refer to time as either before January, or after January."
Melissa
"I will be using these life lessons forever, and will pass them on for generations."
Stephanie
Catholic Feminine Formation partners with parishes, college campuses, and Catholic organizations to bring the New Woman Masterclass to the women in their care.