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Frequently
Asked Questions about SOLT
Updated
May 10th, 2003
Q. What does SOLT mean?
A. SOLT means "Society of Our
Lady of the Most Holy Trinity". It is a religious
community within the Catholic Church.
Q. Who founded SOLT?
A.
SOLT was founded by Fr. James Flanagan on July 16, 1958.
On September 25, 1994, it was officially recognized
by Bishop Rene Gracida of Corpus Christi, Texas. SOLT
consists of priests, religious brothers and sisters,
deacons, and both married and single lay persons called
apostles.
Q. What is SOLT's vision?
A.
SOLT's vision is: All people in union with the Trinity
and our Lady in their relationships through discipleship
of Mary and Jesus.
Q. What is SOLT's charism?
A.
SOLT's charism is: Discipleship of Mary and Jesus in
ecclesial teams of priests,
brothers, sisters and laity in Marian-Trinitarian
relationships in areas of deepest apostolic need.
Q. What is SOLT's mission?
A.
SOLT's mission is: Members of the Society of Our Lady
of the Most Holy Trinity, are sent to live the Marian-Trinitarian
spirituality in discipleship of Mary and Jesus on ecclesial
teams living the evangelical counsels according to their
state of life, united in Eucharist,
prayer, apostolic teachings
and in solidarity of apostolic
spirit; serving in areas of deepest need for the
full development of peoples leading all to discipleship
of Mary and Jesus.
Q. What are the classifications of SOLT memberships?
A.
The membership classifications are:
"Committed"
members. These members have completed their initial
formation, and have decided to commit their lives,
within their respective vocations, to the Society
of Our Lady. "Definitive"
members. These have been committed members for a period
of time. With the approval of their respective superiors,
they perpetually profess public vows or promises.
Lay members contract with SOLT to commit themselves
to the Society of Our Lady. "Corporate"
members. They serve the Society on special projects.
They assist or continue the work of SOLT members.
"Auxiliary"
members support SOLT members spiritually by their
services, prayers and offerings. "Missionaries
of Mercy" offer their sufferings, prayers and
friendship for the missions of the Society of Our
Lady.
Q.
What are the statutes that govern the Laity?
A. "Statutes of the Laity"
Q. How does one become a lay apostle in SOLT?
A.
Contact
Q.
How does one become a SOLT priest or religious brother?
A. Contact
Q.
How does one join the SOLT Sisters?
A. Contact
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