Materials for Senior Study

For the Leader

"A Closer Walk with God"

Take time to watch this informative video on The Order's YouTube channel.

Leader's Guide to the National Study Guide

Provides important information for leading prospective members through the three-month preparation period and the application process.

The National Study Guide
The official preparation material for prospective members.

National Order Form

When the three-month preparation period is complete, the study leader will submit this order form along with the Applications for Membership.

Schedule of Study Sessions

This template should be used when developing a schedule for the three-month discernment process.

Class Registration Form

This form is used to register those who are interesting in participating in the discernment process.

Self-Assessment Questionnaire

The Self-Assessment Questionnaire is for each participant in the discernment group to complete after Study 10.

Daughters’ Quiz
The Daughters' Quiz is for each participant in the discernment group to complete after Study 12 and may be reviewed as a group. The answer key is included.

Service of Preparation for Membership

This Service of Preparation for Membership takes place before prospective members begin the study and discernment period. During this service prospective members promise to be faithful in their study and preparation for membership in The Order.

Service of Admission

The Service of Admission is used to admit new members into The Order. It takes place after the candidates have completed the study and discernment period. At this time a new member receives her cross, which is blessed by the clergy, and she promises to obey the two Rules of the Order, offer her aid to the clergy, wear her cross faithfully, and work for the purposes of The Order.

Service of Institution
The Service of Institution of a Senior Chapter is used to formally establish a chapter at a church. It includes the presentation of the charter to the clergy who duly institutes the chapter in the parish. It is followed by the Service of Admission and may include the Installation of Officers.

National Study Guide Leader's Evaluation Form

Please complete this form as soon as you complete the study and send it to the national office along with the evaluation forms from the members. Your feedback will help determine how effect the content is and ease of use.


For the Prospective Member

The National Study Guide

The official preparation material for prospective members.

The National Handbook and Bylaws
The National Handbook and Bylaws of The Order of the Daughters of the King^® 2024 Edition.

Application for Senior Membership

This form is completed by prospective members, signed by the clergy and chapter president and then given to the study leader for submission.

Picture of Crosses
To view the choices of crosses available.

Evaluation of the National Study Guide

Please complete this form as soon as you complete the study and give it to your study leader to send with the new member order. Your feedback will help determine how effective the preparation class has been.