When the decision is reached to move ahead and make final profession, the individual makes a commitment to live according to the Rule of the Fraternities of St. Dominic for the rest of his or her life.
Formation:
Below you can find the pdf versions of the new program for those entering the second year, or Candidate, into the discernment process to become a Lay Dominican. We will be using Spiritual Theology by Fr. Jordan Aumann, O.P. Note that the below pdfs of these chapters contain highlighting.
- Chapter 1 Nature and Scope of Spiritual Theology
Chapter 1 Study Questions and Answers - Chapter 2 The Goal of Our Striving
Chapter 2 Study Questions and Answers - Chapter 3 Our Life in Christ and Mary
Chapter 3 Study Questions and Answers - Chapter 4 The Supernatural Organism
Chapter 4 Study Questions and Answers - Chapter 5 Perfection of the Christian Life
Chapter 5 Study Questions and Answers - Chapter 6 Christian Perfection and Mystical Experience
Chapter 6 Study Questions and Answers - Chapter 7 Conversion from Sin
Chapter 7 Study Questions and Answers - Chapter 8 Progressive Purgation
Chapter 8 Study Questions and Answers - Chapter 9 Means of Spiritual Growth
Chapter 9 Study Questions and Answers - Chapter 10 The Theological Virtues
Chapter 10 Study Questions and Answers - Chapter 11 The Moral Virtues
Chapter 11 Study Questions and Answers - Chapter 12 Grades of Prayer
Chapter 12 Study Questions and Answers - Chapter 13 Aid to Spiritual Growth
Chapter 13 Study Questions and Answers - Chapter 14 Discernment of Spirits
Chapter 14 Study Questions and Answers
Formation Guidelines
IV Final Professed
The Final Professed member makes a promise to live according to the Rule of the Fraternities of St. Dominic for the rest of his or her life. The members agree to the text(s) they will study each year.
Required Materials for Final Professed:
- The Holy Bible
- The Catechism of The Catholic Church
- Liturgy of the Hours
- The Rule and the Particular Directory
- Spiritual Theology by Jordan Aumann, O.P.
Additional Recommended Ongoing Formation Materials:
- Praying with the Dominicans by John Vidmar, O.P.
- The Imitation of Christ by Thomas Kempis
- Taming the Restless Heart by Fr. Gerald Vann, O.P.
- He Dwells in Your Soul by Fr. Bede Jarrett, O.P.
- Summa Theologica by St. Thomas Aquinas
- Ascent of Mount Carmel by Saint John of the Cross
- Introduction to the Devout Life by Saint Frances de Sales
- Interior Castle by Saint Teresa of Avila