Only those brothers capable of pursuing our institutional studies are to be admitted to them.

1. From the very first years of the curriculum of studies, suitable programmes in diverse works of the apostolate should be methodically introduced under the guidance of experts; as far as possible these should take place during the academic year and particularly during vacation time, according to norms worked out by each province.
2. In line with the needs of different provinces, and according to the resolutions decided by their respective chapters or councils, studies may be interrupted for the sake of apostolic activity if this is deemed necessary for formation.

The students’ progressive formation should be conducted in such a way that the religious life is nourished by study and study is nourished by the religious life.

Since clerical brothers are destined to lead their Dominican lives in the exercise of a priestly apostolate, they should be taught how, by imitating Christ, they can harmonise their religious life with the demands of their future priesthood, thus achieving a more complete integration of their Dominican vocation,

Priests in temporary vows are to remain in the studentate for at least three years under the guidance of the master so that they may be confirmed in the Dominican spirit, and in the  observance of regular discipline. If the prior provincial with his council so decides, they may live elsewhere under the guidance of another father brother priest.

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.

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.

1. To facilitate religious formation, those personal aptitudes which contribute greatly towards human maturity should be integrated and developed. Among them are a stable personality, the ability to make weighty decisions, and the acceptance of personal responsibility.
2. If religious life is to be fully responsive to the world’s needs, not only must the brothers, each according to his aptitudes and situation, acquire an adequate understanding of the behaviour, the sentiments and the thinking processes to be found in current social life, they must also learn to assimilate and judge them in the light of their Dominican vocation.

1. The master, according to the capabilities of each, shall advance the brothers towards the gradual attainment of the perfection of religious and apostolic life, in the spirit of the Order. He shall teach them that to follow Christ is the supreme rule of our life; he shall teach them to be of one mind with the Church, to know and cherish the spirit of Saint Dominic and the Order’s sound traditions, to read when opportune the signs of the time and to interpret them in the light of faith.
2. Guided by their love for their Dominican family, which receives them and enriches them with its manifold traditions, the brothers will learn that religious life provides a more stable life-style, tested doctrine for the way to perfection, fraternal communion in solidarity with Christ, and freedom fortified by obedience.
3. During the studentate the master shall discuss the students with the conventual chapter at least once a year and shall send a written report on this to the prior provincial. If a brother is studying in another province, his own prior provincial shall be given a yearly report about him.

Solemn profession is to be made without delay on the day which marks the end of the period for which temporary profession was made. It may be anticipated by dispensation of the major superior given for a just reason, but not beyond three months. (CCL, n. 657, § 3). But if temporary profession was legitimately extended and profession was renewed, the brother may be legitimately admitted to solemn profession, even before the elapse of the extended period, provided all other conditions are fulfilled.