ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Third Order of Saint Dominic

Okay, so you know how there was a really nice and good man named Saint Dominic who lived a long time ago and lived his life helping others and teaching about God?

Well, after he died, some people really looked up to him and wanted to follow in his footsteps. So they created something called the Third Order of Saint Dominic.

It's kind of like a club for people who want to learn more about Saint Dominic and his teachings, and try to be kind and helpful like he was. These people are called lay people, which means they're not monks or nuns, but regular people like you and me!

They get together and pray and learn about Saint Dominic and how they can lead good lives, just like he did. And they try to help others, like donating to charity or volunteering in their community.

It's a way for people to feel connected to Saint Dominic and try to make the world a better place, all while having a community of friends who feel the same way.