Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic · Mesa, Arizona
Mary, Mother of Truth
Lay Dominicans living the life of St. Dominic in the middle of the world.
Laudare · Benedicere · Praedicare
To praise, to bless, to preach.
Ordinary lives. A Dominican calling.
We are Catholic men and women at St. Timothy Parish in Mesa who belong to the Order of Preachers while living in the world, with families, jobs, and parishes of our own. Like St. Dominic, we seek the truth, pray with it, and share it.
Four pillars of Dominican life
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Prayer
The Mass, the Liturgy of the Hours, and the Rosary shape our days.
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Study
We study Scripture, the Church's teaching, and the Dominican tradition so we can know the truth and share it well.
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Community
We meet, pray, and grow together as a chapter.
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Preaching
We share the Gospel through our words, our work, and how we live.
In the world. Not of it.
Lay Dominicans are full members of the Dominican family, alongside the friars, nuns, and sisters. Our vocation doesn't take us out of daily life. It changes how we live it.
The path to profession
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Postulant six months to a year of getting to know us
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Novice about a year of formation
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Temporary Profession at least three years
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Perpetual Profession a lifelong promise
Saints who walked this path.
Good questions
Do I need to be a theologian?
No. A love for the truth and a willingness to learn are enough. We study together.
Do I have to be Catholic?
Lay Dominicans are practicing Catholics. If you're unsure about your situation, just ask.
Can I learn more before committing?
Yes. Information sessions and conversations carry no obligation.
I have a family and a full-time job. Can I do this?
Yes. That's exactly who this vocation is for.
Come and see.
No obligation and no need to have it all figured out. Send us a note and we'll tell you about our next information session.