Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Chapter
Inquiry Outline
2019-2020
Purpose: The purpose of the Inquiry Phase is to introduce the Inquirer into what it means to
live the life as a Lay Dominican. The Inquiry studies will help one ascertain if he/she has a
calling to the Order of Preachers. The studies focus on the life of the founder, St. Dominic, the
history of the Order, the role of the Laity, and living out the four pillars of Dominican Life.
Resource Materials: Fraternities of St. Dominic, Province of St. Joseph, Postulancy Modules 1-6;
www.laydominicans.org; Saint Dominic by Sr. Mary Jean Dorcy, OP
September 15 Informational Meeting
October 13 Module 1 The Life of St. Dominic and the Order of Preachers
November 10 Module 2 Laity in the Church: Our Call to Action
December 8 Module 3 Nine Ways of Prayer, Liturgical & Private Prayer, Dominican Rosary
January 19 Module 3 Liturgy of the Hours (please bring your breviary to the meeting)
February 9 Module 4 Our Chapter, Our Community
March 8 Module 5 Study
April 19 Module 6 Apostolate
May 17 The Rule and Directory, forms to complete and interviews for admission
June 14 Interviews for Admission into the Dominican Laity
July 24-26 Retreat & Ceremony for Admission at Casa Maria
August 8 St. Dominic’s Feast Day
