The formation of a Servant of Mary includes the following stages:
| Aspirancy | Until completion of High School |
| Postulancy | 1 year |
| Taking of the Habit | |
| Novitiate | 2 years |
| First Religious Profession | (Temporary Vows) |
| Juniorate | 6 years |
| Third Probation | 6 months before Perpetual Vows |
| Perpetual Religious Profession | (Perpetual Vows) |
| Ongoing formation | Lifetime |