CSSS

I have been crucified with Christ: the life I now live is not my life, but the life which Christ lives in me; and my present bodily life is lived by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and sacrificed himself for me. (Galatians 2:20)

From the Preamble to the Rule and Constitutions of the CSSS:

Mindful of their vocation, the Companions of the Holy Saviour, all of them being bishops, priests, deacons or candidates for Holy Orders, and desiring to witness to the celibate life, have associated themselves together in a Congregation: first, for the strengthening and development of their spiritual and sacerdotal life; secondly, for advancing themselves in the knowledge of Holy Scripture and the teaching of the Church; and, thirdly, for increasing the knowledge of the Catholic faith, and encouraging more devout participation in the sacraments, of which they are by virtue of their ordinations, the appointed stewards and teachers.

Those who desire more information about life as a Companion should contact the Father Master. Probationers serve a trial period of at least one year and may then take first annual vows. After mature consideration, and at least five years under annual promises, the Rule allows the vow to be made for life.

FROM THE CONSTITUTION OF CSSS, CHAPTER IV: Of Those Who May be Received into the Congregation

The Congregation of the Companions of the Holy Saviour shall consist of Bishops, Priests, Deacons, and Candidates for Holy Orders who desire, by the observance of the celibate state, to conform their lives to the example of the earthly life of the Son of God.

In order that our Congregation may the better accomplish any works which God may give us to do, it is of no small importance that all the Companions should be men of such stability of character and seriousness of bearing as may win the respect and confidence of their peers and superiors.

He who desires to become a member of the Congregation shall be made known to the Master. The Warden, or a member, at the next meeting shall lay before the Companions the name of the applicant, so that if any one of them knows of any disqualification, which by our Constitutions would debar such applicant from admission, he may declare the same.

If any disqualification is urged against an applicant, the Master shall proceed no further, but shall reserve the matter for the judgment of the next General Chapter. At which time, if it appears that the applicant is subject to the disqualification urged against him, he shall be finally rejected, and in case of doubt whether the applicant is subject to the disqualification, the question shall be decided by a three-fourths vote of the Chapter.

But if, after the Master has heard from the Warden or other Companion, no disqualification is urged against an applicant, the Master shall give such applicant notice that he is a Probationer of the Congregation. The probationary period shall last at least one year. However, if in any case, the Master recommends shortening the probationary period, and the professed membership concurs unanimously, the Master, or someone delegated by the Master, may admit the Probationer to full membership at some time convenient, other than at Chapter. It should be understood that admission to full membership normally occurs at Chapter.

During the period of probation, the Probationer shall strive to keep the Rule of the Congregation, and shall each month, report all breaches of the Rule to the Master or Warden. If a General Chapter occurs during the probationary period, he shall be required to be in attendance, and may participate in all exercises of the Chapter, EXCEPT THE CHAPTER MEETING. He may have voice, but no vote, in the exercises of the Conference.