Within the context of fraternal living, the postulant comes to know firsthand what it means to be a Capuchin friar. The postulant lives with professed Capuchin Franciscans, participates in daily communal prayer, and attends classes and workshops on topics such as religious life, Franciscan spirituality, and the vows. He engages in various ministries, shares in fraternal life and meets regularly with his formation directors to reflect on what is going on in his life and discernment.