Our fraternity embraces a rich history rooted in tradition and faith. Together, we embody a spirit of unity and shared purpose. As Lay Dominicans, we celebrate our connection to the Dominican Order and our location in the heart of northeast Kansas.

How we exemplify the 4 Pillars of Dominican Life…

Prayer: We commit to daily praying the Liturgy of the Hours (morning and evening prayer), as well as the Dominican Rosary.

Study: We regularly engage in individual and group study of topics relevant to the 4 Pillars, and to our growth in sanctity as directed by the Church and our Order. Some examples include:

• Summa Theologiae
• Documents of the Second Vatican Council
• Aquinas 101 — Dominican House of Studies, Washington DC, USA

Community: In addition to prayer and study, we provide support for each other on the path to sainthood.

Service: For Lay Dominicans, preaching can take the form of witnessing, teaching and providing spiritual and corporal works of mercy individually and as a group.

• Personal ministries — Such as Catholic adult education (e.g., OCIA), raising our youth in the faith, prayer ministries
• Involvement in parish life