What is a Benedictine Chapter?

I. We fulfill the following commitments:

We are committed to the Benedictine Rule, its values, culture and prayer:

• We are expected to keep the spirit of Saint Benedict alive in the way we live

• We keep faithful to our promises made at Holy Oblation or Vows

• We pray the Liturgical Hours/Daily Prayers as much as we are able to

• We read from the Rule of St. Benedict frequently

• We attend retreats and scheduled meetings as often as possible

• We maintain fidelity to our respective faith tradition

• We are persons whose lives are shaped by Benedictine spirituality. We follow the Rule of St. Benedict in our daily lives as far as our way of life permits

• We pray for the International Benedictine Community

II.  Our members adhere to the following values:

We believe in service to the common good, respect for the individual, virtuous friendship and living the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12):

• Conversion of life towards God’s will

• Love of learning

• Listening

• Excellence through virtue

• Hospitality

• Stability

• Stewardship