 When Rapagnano presented himself he was sent home, in all likelihood because of his age and fragile condition.In 1556, Rapagnano repeated his request to the Minister Provincial, who this time accepted him and sent him to the novitiate of the province at Jesi

After completed a year of probation, Rapagnano received the religious name of Seraphin, or Seraphim.Upon entering into the Order, he remarked, "I have nothing, just a crucifix and a rosary, but with these I hope to benefit the friars and become a saint."