Bringing Dominic back to Dominican Colleges/Universities: Creating a Dominican Young Adult Chapter on your campus Presented by Andrew Abberton, S. Diane Capuano O.P.-Members of the Molloy College DYA Chapter S. Gina Fleming- National Director of DYA-USA “Dominic sent the brethren to the Universities. The involvement of the Order in the academic world and the immense growth of its own academic structures Since the beginning the Dominican Order has was by no means accidental to the Order's purpose. had a special relationship with universities in As we have seen, one of the needs felt by the church study but also in the spirituality of its in this time was for a more informed, better students. educated clergy. The Order of Preachers tried to respond to this need with a spirit of proclaiming and expounding the truth of the Catholic faith wherever This long tradition is still seen today in it was required ... The amazing bulk of their writings different ways . . . . was inspired by the needs of their students and of the church at large.” (Simon Tugwell, OP)
Where do we find the Dominican Tradition Do we understand the meaning on Campus? ● Mission statement We may use the names and the symbols of the of the college or order but are students adequately exposed to the university Catholic and specifically Dominican tradition of ● Select courses these colleges and universities? ● College/University name ● Pictures of Dominican Saints, Founders of the College, or pictures related to the 4 pillars (Study, Prayer, Spirituality, and Service) A Little bit of History . . . Mission Statement ● DYA-USA was created out of a desire from Our mission is to guide the formation of young Young Adults who had gone to the College adults interested in Dominican Life , relying on the Preaching Conference to create an knowledge, experience, and wisdom of Dominicans organization to further their knowledge of of all ages and dependent on the guidance of the Dominican Life and deepen their Spirituality. Holy Spirit. We are young adults who are attracted by Jesus and His message and by the way of living out the Gospel preached by Saint Dominic.
What Is DYA Vision Statement (Dominican Young Adults) Each chapter of DYA USA provides a different response to ● A National/International Organization the needs of its location. Organized by young adults, with the help of experienced campus ministers, chaplains, ● Members are usually between the ages of religious, and other members of the Dominican Family, 18 and 30 our basis is the four pillars of the Dominican Life: ● Members commit each year to the community, prayer, study, and preaching. Through organization prayer and reflection, the chapter searches to continue ● Membership is $5.00 each year formation of the individual Dominican . Though unique in their walks of faith, these chapters seek the same goal ● Meetings are held at least once a month through their Dominican lives: to live for Jesus Christ. ● Meetings focus on the 4 pillars of Holding to the pillars, the message of Dominic has found Dominican Life (Study, Prayer, a home within this generation in the United States of Community, and Service) America . The Dominican Youth Movement (DYM) The Goal of this new corporation is: ● To bring together the various Dominican Youth programs ● Expand the reach of the present programs ● Bridge some of the gaps between the current programs .. in particular the HS and College programs. ● Assure better communication with former participants ● Unify the support of these programs ● Promote the collective social impact of these programs ● Ensure their sustainability ● Begin to look at possible future leaders for these programs
Dominican Youth Movement USA IDYM Part of something bigger IDYM Colombia Every four years countries with Dominican Youth organizations come together to pray,serve, and study as an international group Last meeting was held in Bogota Colombia in July of 2013
“The challenge of evangelization of the young certainly calls on us to promote the groups that may take part in the coordination of these Youth Movements, not as pastoral groups for young people, but rather as groups of young missionaries to the young.” – Father Bruno Cadoré, Master of the Dominican Order. Next stop Toulouse 2016 ● DYA is a flexible organization that brings Mentoring a DYA chapter together young adults and members of the Dominican family. ● There is a Formation Component to the Each chapter is supported by a vowed program Dominican religious, associate, or a member of the laity. Groups can be connected to local priories or motherhouses in order to deepen their understanding of Dominican life and Spirituality and to join with the community and be part of their mission.
Why create a DYA? Testimonies (So what’s the point?) https://drive.google.com/open? ● DYA provides spiritual nourishment id=0Bxk156kbecKUTmRxNkJqZ2R6b3c ● Helps to develop a community and a stronger Dominican presence on campus ● Provides education and experience beyond the classroom ● Allows young adults to become a part of the Dominican family DYA: The Molloy Story “DYA has touched me spiritually and has been a great social outlet for me. It's great to share your love for God with friends by praying together and helping others."- Brianne Clark DYA Molloy Chapter “DYA for me has been like a family. It's amazing to be able to hang out with such like-minded ● Started by three Molloy College students, with 5 individuals. It's also very inspiring to learn what members in 2011 everyone else is doing and to be encouraged to make your own faith stronger.” –Robert ● As of now the DYA Chapter at Molloy College Theofield DYA Molloy Chapter has over 25 members and includes regular interaction and meetings with sisters, associates, and other young adults.
● Service: Various service opportunities are provided DYA chapter at Molloy as an example and are participated in by our group including rebuilding after Sandy, Midnight Runs, helping at ● Meetings are held once a month the motherhouse in various fundraising efforts for their Sponsored ministries ● Each meeting incorporates a prayer, scripture, and a presentation or study piece ● Community: Our community extends and includes not just young adults but members of the ● Each year we decide on a theme to focus on congregation of Dominican Sisters in Amityville. throughout the year This provides interaction between young adults, ● we have a varied membership including students associate members, vowed religious, and other from molloy, alumni, students from other parts of the Dominican family neighboring colleges, and have been lucky enough to ● Prayer and Study: Members volunteer to be connected with the Dominican Sisters in the contribute a prayer or scripture each month (so amityville congregation important for us to have all members feel like they ● This relationship has created an even larger can participate community and presence of the dominican tradition in our lives How to Create a DYA group Grab a friend or two – form a group ● (chapter) Find a mentor (Vowed Dominican Religious, ● Associate Member, Member of the Laity) Select a chairperson (young adult) ● Fill out a chapter application ● Sign a commitment statement (1 year) ● Pay your dues ($5 a year - $1 ● International/$4 National) You can vote at National Gatherings and ● attend all International Gatherings!
● Informative Website: www.dya-usa.org If you have any questions please feel free to ask us or contact us: ● Facebook page: “Like” www.facebook. ● Andrew Abberton- aabberton09@lions.molloy.edu com/DYAUSA ● Diane Capuano- dcapuano@molloy.edu Or You can go straight to the source and contact the the ● Facebook Group: Join us https://www.facebook. Executive board of DYA-USA: com/groups/17306734296/ ● Andrew Abberton, National Coordinator: dyanatcor@gmail.com ● Blog: http://dyausa.wordpress.com ● Carrisa Rivera, Communications Chair: dyacommunications@gmail.com ● Brianna Frazer, Formation and Membership Chair: ● IDYM Informational Website: http://idymop. org/en/ dya.membershipformation@gmail.com ● Dominican Youth Movement USA website: ● Michael Malinowski, Social Justice Chair: dyausa. socialjustice@gmail.com Pictures say a Thousand words Below: Members of Molloy DYA participate in rebuilding efforts in the rockaways after Hurricane Sandy Below: Members of Edgewood College DYA Above: Membership of Siena Heights University Above: Members of DYA-USA meet DYA chapter with mentor with the Master of the Order at the Sister Dusty Farnan International Dominican Youth Movement Gathering in Bogota Colombia
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