Questions About Starting A Fraternity

How would a local Fraternity usually start?

Usually after some exposure to the Fraternity of Priests a group of priests from a certain area would contact the Fraternity to set up a Fraternity Conference. This is a 4-day retreat where the life and ideals of the Fraternity are set forth. At the end of the retreat brothers are invited to make a commitment to a local Fraternity. However, in some circumstances a Conference may not be able to be set up right away but you may still start to meet and begin living out the life and commitments of the Fraternity. This brochure is written for those who find themselves in that situation.

What would happen at a normal meeting?

There are 4 aspects that happen at each meeting. First, we spend time together as brothers relating with one another in a social environment. Sometimes this is done over a meal or simply in spending time with one another. Second, we spend time in praise and worship. It is important that we support one another in prayer and give the Lord time to speak to us.

Third, we have a time of teaching and formation. We want to always grow in holiness so often the teaching will touch upon our spiritual life or areas of ministry or common concerns of the brothers. There are certain standard teachings that form our life together as well as teachings and discussions that would concern the brothers in a local situation. Fourth, we seek to share our lives with one another for mutual support and commitment. Whenever we meet brothers are offered the opportunity to share the joys and sorrows of life as we seek to support one another.

How often does a Fraternity Meet?

If the brothers live close enough they may meet weekly for a few hours. In areas where the brothers live farther apart they may meet monthly but for a longer period of time. It is adaptable to the local situation.

What would The Fraternity of Priests provide for us?

The Fraternity would try to support your life together as much as possible. In addition to providing teachings you would have a contact for any questions that would arise and who would work with you to see how the Fraternity could work in your local area. Ideally there would be a Fraternity Conference that could be scheduled that could serve to introduce the life to the priests who would be interested.

Where do we go from here?

If there are a group of priests who are already meeting together or would like to start meeting who are interested in the life of the Fraternity please contact us at the address or phone number at the end of this brochure. You will be contacted soon to see how we can work together for the building up of the priesthood.

We hope that this has provided answers to questions that might have arisen in your local situation. There are other brochures that explain the life of the Fraternity and about the Fraternity Conference. They may be obtained by contacting us at the address and phone numbers below.

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Phone: 740-283-4400
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