HOW TO FORM A NEW CHAPTER
Sisters meeting and praying together provides the maximum opportunity for support, encouragement and accountability. Burdens are lighter and blessings are magnified when shared. Individuals will find greater benefit from sharing our common Rule of Life in a chapter. When formation of a chapter includes study and discernment for some or all of its prospective members, download the Intent to Create a Chapter form. This form needs to be sent to the Membership Chair before the chapter can be formed. At the end of the discernment period, download and submit the Application for a Chapter Charter form.

How to become a Member of an existing Chapter

A women is admitted to the Order as a member of a chapter. An individual may be admitted as a Daughter-at-Large, but only if there is no chapter in her congregation or within a reasonable driving distance. If you are interested in membership please reach out to the Membership Chair.

CANDIDATE(S) TRAINING
The Order of the Daughters of the Holy Cross requires its members to affirm and adhere to the Faith Statement of The Order. If the candidate(s) and clergy agree to the faith statement, please fill out and submit the Intent for Candidate Training Form. Once the form has been received by the Membership Chair, a mentor will be assigned if necessary. If you have any questions, please contact the Membership Chair. 

FORMS TO BE USED DURING TRAINING

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
Once the three-month study to become a Daughter has been completed, download and submit the Application for Membership form. When you fill out this form, you will be asked to choose the size of cross you want sent to you. The larger cross is 1.5 inches tall and 1.25 inches across.

Daughters at Large (DAL)

A Daughter at Large (DAL) is a member of the Order of the Daughters of the Holy Cross who resides within a community where there are no existing chapters.  She may form a chapter (a minimum of three women) either in her own congregation or with other women who adhere to the Faith Statement of the Order.  Geographical distance should not be considered a limiting factor in the ability to form a chapter as women can maintain regular contact by phone, mail, E-mail or virtually. 

Once three DALs form a Chapter their status will change from DAL to chapter member with all the rights and privileges that other chapters of the Order maintain. 

If you would like to be connected to other Daughters at Large or a chapter near you, please feel free to contact DAL Chairperson or call 877-682-3049.

Virtual Chapters

Our first virtual chapter was formed in August 2019. It is a way to help DAL’s to be connected with other Daughters. Virtual chapters normally meet monthly via Zoom/Skype calls. During these meetings they share how they are walking out their rule of life of prayer, service, study and evangelism. They also have a devotional time and prayer time. Some chapters have established prayer partners to pray with throughout the month and select service projects they can do together. If you are interested in being part of a virtual chapter, Email: the membership chair or call 877-682-3049.