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Formation of Cooperator Brothers

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  • 217 (provisional)
    constitution
    • Confirmed ACG 1968 River Forest n.
    Revision history

    After their novitiate, the co-operator brothers shall spend three full years in a convent designated for their formation under the care of their own master, who may be a solemnly professed co-operator brother and who will guide their spiritual and human formation. The regent or some other suitable brother, appointed by the prior provincial with his council, shall be responsible for their intellectual and professional formation.

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  • 218 (provisional)
    constitution
    • Confirmed ACG 1968 River Forest n.
    Revision history

    After three years of simple profession, the formation of co-operator brothers, whether in solemn vows or not, shall continue for at least two years. It shall take place in a suitable convent under the care of the local superior, according to the norms established by the provincial chapter.

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  • 219 (provisional)
    ordination
    • Confirmed ACG 1968 River Forest n.
    Revision history
    1. The purpose of the brothers’ formation is to develop their human qualities and the Christian virtues so that they will be able to live a truly Dominican life; this will enable them to take an appropriate part in the life and government of the community.
    2. Since they share in the Order’s apostolate through profession, the brothers are to be trained for the exercise of an appropriate apostolate, thus becoming true co-operators in the mission of the Order.
    3. Since it generally happens that the co-operator brothers have different aptitudes, and that their contributions to the Order’s work can take many forms, they should be given formation suited to their respective abilities, bearing in mind the needs of the Church and the Order in each region.

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  • 220 (provisional)
    ordination
    • Confirmed ACG 1968 River Forest n.
    Revision history
    1. With a solid knowledge of the faith, especially as enriched by the sacred scriptures and the liturgy, the brothers should learn how these can shape and fulfil their lives.
    2. Without neglecting their general education, the brothers should also be given practical and technical training which will suit better the needs of the life and ministry of the province. Such studies should, where possible, have some form of certification.