Dossier 1/6/1 (kept in three separate folders). - Questions posed to Presentation Sisters on the taking of first vows.

211 examination records.

Includes; "Examen for Profession of Mary Ann Collins", questions asked were "Is it of your own free will that you present yourself to this Examen for Profession?", "Is it then your earnest wish and fixed determination to consecrate yourself forever to God by vows of Religion?", "Do you know my D[ea]r Sister what religious vows oblige you to and are you determined by the Grace of God to observe these?", "Are you acquainted with the Rules and Constitutions of this Institute which obliges you now [?] t the instruction of poor children and so you firmly resolve by the Grace of God to comply therewith?" (signed Mary Ann Collins, Bishop of Cork Doctor Francis Moylan and Jeremiah Collins) (2 August 1793); "Is it of your own free will you present yourself this day to be examined for Religious Profession?", "Are you sufficiently instructed in the Rules and Constitutions of the Institute?", "Do you know the extent and Obligations of Religious Vows and what a person that makes Profession is bound to?", "Do you find yourself able to fulfil the different duties and observances of the Institute you are going to embrace and are you disposed to discharge them faithfully?", "Are you determined to persevere to the end of your life in this Order of the Presentation of our Blessed Lady instituted for the instruction of poor girls?" (signed Mary Joseph Kavanagh) 25 March 1903).