Ferdinand Sisters

The Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand have officially accepted Lisa Schutz into the postulancy, which is the first stage of incorporation into the religious community.

She is the 37-year-old daughter of Ken and Carole Schutz, and was a member of St. Thomas More Parish in Munster, Ind.

She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, early childhood and elementary teaching certificates, and CNA [Certified Nursing Assistant] certificate. She taught preschool and most recently was a CNA at Deer Creek Assisted Living in Schererville, Ind. She has also volunteered with the St. Vincent DePaul Society.

“I began thinking about religious life after teaching preschool for three years,” she said. “I saw a spiritual director for four years to make a decision about where my life was headed. Community living and the prayer life attracted me to the Benedictines. The Benedictine Sisters have common values and minister to people of the community.”