Dominican Youth Preachers for Justice and Peace
The St. Agnes Dominican Youth Preachers for Justice and Peace learn about the origins and mission of the Order of Preachers founded by Saint Dominic and how the charism of preaching the Gospel message is expressed uniquely in one's daily life. Through various workshops, students explore preaching through art, music, poetry and writing, dance, drama, and social justice. With this knowledge, they engage in creative ways to put their "preaching" into action. Such endeavors include leading prayer services and preparing and presenting their own reflections on scripture readings, volunteering at a nearby soup kitchen and with Habitat for Humanity, and raising awareness within the school community of pertinent social justice issues.