“Preaching in Action” Plans

…we the students of Albertus Magnus College will preach with our lives by contributing to the faith life of Albertus by starting a Dominican Young Adult Group

…we the students of Aquinas College will preach with our lives by using the newly uncovered preaching skills to preach the Good news in our organizations we are involved in our daily life like Dominic did.

…we the students of Barry University will preach with our lives by utilizing mission engagement, Campus Ministry and DYA in collaboration with local politicians and grassroots organizations to address the plight of detained immigrants in Miami-Dade County.

…we the students of Caldwell University will preach with our lives by will create a Dominican Week on campus exemplifying the four pillars of Dominican Spirituality engaging the wider Caldwell community in the Dominican Mission.

…we the students of Dominican College will preach with our lives by establishing a Dominican Young Adults group.

…we the students of Dominican University will preach with our lives by seeking to expand participation and awareness of the four pillars through our faith-based small group encounter communities.

…we the students of Dominican University of California will preach with our lives by establishing a CRS Ambassador program, work to integrate liturgical movement at our Sunday liturgies, and found a Dominican Young Adults group.

…we the students of Edgewood College will preach with our lives by putting on a Hunger Banquet.

…we the students of Molloy College will preach with our lives by assisting Campus Ministries and Student Affairs with facilitating a Hunger Banquet that will incorporate the whole Molloy community (students, faculty, staff, administration) to raise awareness about food insecurity, both locally and globally. All proceeds will go to the Midnight Run which delivered food, clothing, toiletries, blankets, and backpacks to the homeless.

…we the students of Ohio Dominican University will preach with our lives by spearheading a day to beautify Ohio Dominican’s Campus by planting flowers in key locations on campus and keep the adopted areas on Sunbury Road and Airport Drive free of liter.

…we the students of Siena Heights University will preach with our lives by bringing awareness and events to our campus of social justice and service.

…we the students of St. Thomas Aquinas College will preach with our lives by getting people involved in a new St. Thomas Aquinas College Ministry Club as well as more people to attend mass.

…we the students of Xavier University of Louisiana will preach with our lives by establishing and Dominican Young Adults chapter on Xavier’s campus. We would also like to plan a mission trip for our school by the end of 2019.

… we the students of Albertus Magnus College (New Haven, CT) will preach with our lives by starting a Dominican Young Adults chapter, participate in service projects, and start a student-led prayer service.

… we the students of Aquinas College (Grand Rapids, MI) will preach with our lives by starting a Dominican Young Adult Chapter on our campus and working to unite various faith-based groups in an effort to strengthen our Dominican Family Ties.

… we the students of Barry University (Miami, FL) will preach with our lives by starting a Dominican Young Adult group on our campus to stay connected to our Dominican roots.

… we the students of Caldwell University (Caldwell, NJ) will facilitate a “Boxtown” program, to advocate for awareness of homelessness.  We will also increase interaction and appreciation for the Dominican Sisters on our campus.

… we the students of Dominican College (Blauvelt, NY) preach with our lives by starting a Dominican Young Adult chapter on our campus to stay connected to our Dominican roots.

… we the students of Dominican University of California (San Rafael, CA) will preach with our lives by connecting students on campus and building stronger relationships through faith sharing in a bible study program and by beginning a coffee conversation group to discuss the signs of the times and offer creative opportunities for prayer, utilizing the lawn in front of the mansion.

… we the students of Dominican University (River Forest, IL) will preach with our lives by beginning preparations to start a Dominican Young Adult chapter on our campus.to stay connected to our Dominican roots.

… we the students of Edgewood College (Madison, WI) will preach with our lives by developing a partnership with various organizations on campus to care for the homeless.

… we the students of Molloy College (Rockville Center, NY) will preach with our lives by meeting with the vice president of student affairs at our school to discuss how we can deepen our students understanding of the Dominican tradition.

… we the students of Mount Saint Mary College (Newburgh, NY) will devote our energies to building up the Dominican Pillar of community.

… we the students of Ohio Dominican University (Columbus, OH) will preach with our lives by offering a labyrinth on our campus as a form of contemplative prayer along with other methods of prayer we will contemplate and share the fruits of our contemplation

… we the students of Siena Heights University (Adrian, MI) will preach with our lives by increasing the presence of the Dominican Young Adult chapter already on campus and educating the staff and students on the spirit of Dominican Life. We will set our campus afire.

… we the students of Saint Thomas Aquinas College (Sparkhill, NY) will preach with our lives by working with campus ministry to connect and run community outreach programs, as well as run events to help proclaim the Dominican way of life at St. Thomas Aquinas College.

… we the students of Xavier University (New Orleans, LA) will preach with our lives by establishing a leadership board and increasing involvement in campus ministry through preaching and service.

…we the students of Albertus Magnus College (New Haven, CT) will organize and implement an ability to benefit pediatric cancer patients in celebration of 800 years of the Dominican Order.

…we the students of Barry University (Miami, FL) will strive to promote our Dominican Identity at our University especially by starting monthly prayer services for all faith beliefs in order to inspire each other to preach the Good News.

…we the students of Caldwell University (Caldwell, NJ) will strengthen and deepen our connection with the Caldwell congregation of sisters and the Dominican charism.

…we the students of Dominican College (Blauvelt, NY) will establish a greater awareness of domestic violence and the events that come with it, such as “Walk a Mile in her shoes.”

…we the students of Dominican University of California (San Rafael, CA) will commit to teaching our Siena Leadership Team about preaching and develop a program to educate our campus on how to live like a Dominican.

…we the students of Dominican University (River Forest, IL) will bring ideas to campus that incorporate Dominican contemplation/service and values including the fall intern training, freshman orientation and in collaboration with campus clubs.

…we the students of Edgewood College (Madison, WI) will share our understanding and appreciation for the Dominican tradition at Staff/Faculty assemblies.

…we the students of Molloy College (Rockville Centre, NY) will continue to live by and educate others of the importance of the four pillars and to be signs of joy and hope for our community.

…we the students of Ohio Dominican University (Columbus, OH) will continue our participation in Dominican Young Adults USA by service to our community, expansion of our membership, and spread peace through the diverse acts of our preaching.

…we the students of Siena Heights University (Adrian, MI) will promote the understanding of the last five words of our Mission Statement, “Respect the Dignity of all.”

…we the students of Saint Catharine’s College (St. Catharine, KY) (will restore the Dominican Young Adults chapter and will devote our energies to building up the Dominican Pillar of community.

… we the students of Albertus Magnus College will connect with the Dominican Family in the New Haven area with the hopes of growing as a community and will organize a promote activities concerning human trafficking awareness.

… we the students of Aquinas College will focus on preaching the Dominican Charism to our “Abandon Praise and Worship Club.”

… we the students of Barry University will propose to the current peer ministry group the option to switch to a Dominican Young Adults group.

… we the students of Caldwell University will strengthen and deepen our connection with the Caldwell congregation of sisters and the Dominican Charism.

.. we the students of Dominican College will begin a Dominican Young Adults chapter at our college.

… we the students of the Dominican University of California will create intentional ways to integrate the four Dominican pillars into our campus ministry program and events.

… we the students of Dominican University will praise, bless, and preach within our university ministry center and in our Dominican community rooted in “Caritas et Veritas,” (“love and pursuit of truth”).

… we the students of Edgewood College will use Catholic Social Teachings to deepen our commitment to work for social justice and inclusivity on our campus.

… we the students of Molly College will work with campus ministries and other departments on campus to help promote the celebration of the 800th Anniversary of the Dominican Order.

… we the students of Ohio Dominican University will start a chapter of Dominican Young Adults USA

… we the students of Siena Heights University will adopt a service organization per semester and arrange for Eucharistic Adoration once a month.

… we the students of Saint Catharine’s College will bring back to St. Catherine all that we have learned from this conference.

… we the students of Saint Thomas Aquinas College will bring back what we learned at this conference to our campus and bring back Dominican Young Adults to our campus ministry.

… we the students of Yale University will connect with the Dominican Family in New Haven with the hopes of growing its community.