The Disciplines

These practices aren’t about obsessing over rules—they’re about making space in our lives and freely offering a sacrifice to grow closer to God. Don’t turn the rules into an idol, but also don’t dismiss them casually or make exceptions without intention.

Daily Prayer

Morning Prayer

  • Agpeya, Jesus Prayer, or any structured prayer

  • Spend time intentionally consecrating the day to God

  • Minimum 5 minutes

Evening Prayer & Reflection

  • Agpeya, Jesus Prayer, or any structured prayer

  • Using a written format, examine your day

    • Thank God for what went well

    • Reflect on what didn’t go well

    • Repent and ask for help for sins committed

  • Minimum 10 minutes

Holy Half Hour (Daily)

  • 30 minutes minimum

  • Includes the Relent Bible Reading from the Reading Plan (About 1 Chapter)

  • Can be combined with Morning or Evening Prayer & Reflection

  • Must include quiet, distraction-free time

  • Focus is being with God, not intellectual or overly theological and academic reading, even if Christian

  • Liturgy attendance counts

Sacramental Life

  • Attend Liturgy once a week, every week

  • Confess once at the start of Lent, and again later if determined with Father of Confession

Entertainment & Social Media

No Social Media / Entertainment including

  • Instagram

  • Facebook

  • Snapchat

  • TikTok

  • X

  • Threads

  • Reddit

  • YouTube*

* YouTube allowed only if needed for school, work, or content that elevates your mind to God (as determined by group).

Food Discipline

No Desserts (Monday–Friday)

  • Fruit is not dessert

  • Cookies, cake, pastries = dessert

  • Some meals can be sweet without being dessert (pancakes, cereal, etc.)

  • Use common sense

  • Your group can help keep you honest

Abstinence

  • Do not eat food during the first part of your day

    • Set personally with your Father of Confession

  • Wednesdays and Fridays encouraged (as applicable)

Anchors

  • Check-in on your anchor daily

  • Meet with your group weekly

  • Screen-time locks with anchors are encouraged if needed

Simplicity

No unnecessary purchases

  • What counts as “necessary” is decided by your group

  • When in doubt, ask before buying.

Exceptions

Saturdays, Sundays, and Feast Days

  • Movies & Wholesome entertainment (not social media, nothing short-form) can be enjoyed on weekends for up to 4 hours

  • Desserts can be eaten on weekends

Time Spent with Family

  • Movies & Wholesome entertainment (not social media, nothing short-form) can be enjoyed during family time that is actually with your family

  • Desserts can be enjoyed during family time that is actually with your family

  • You must explain these during your weekly group check-in

Additional exceptions can be discussed case by case with your group. These practices aren’t about obsessing over rules—they’re about making space in our lives and freely offering a sacrifice to grow closer to God. Don’t turn the rules into an idol, but also don’t dismiss them casually or make exceptions without intention.

Additional Gender Specific Rules set with group