R. C. Ch. [See JUNIOR and -ATE1. Cf. med.L. jūniōrātus benefice or revenues given to junior clerics.] In the Society of Jesus, a two-years’ course of instruction attended by junior members preparatory to entering the priesthood; a seminary for those taking this course.
1845. G. Oliver, Coll. Biog. Soc. Jesus, 70. He was in the Juniorate, i.e. a candidate for the Ecclesiastical State.
1882. H. Foley, Rec. Eng. Prov. Soc. Jesus, VII. 71. He became Superior of the Seminary or Juniorate adjoining Stonyhurst College.
1891. Tablet, 19 Sept., 467. A Juniorate for pupil teachers was established.
