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“ What is the very first topicI would present to the Orientation
class?”
Branches in The Franciscan FamilyThe Secular Franciscan Order
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Dominican
OFS
L.
Mary ??
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Topic O2 & O6:
Francis of Assisi – The Founder
• Began around 1206• Go and rebuild my Church• The “Penitents of Assisi” was born
Bernad of QuintavalleA rich and important citizen of Assisi
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Francis’ First Brother
The order of “Friars Minor” was born.
Pope Innocent III :Gave verbal approval Gave right to “preach penance”
The approval of "Propositum Vitae"
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Francis and 11 brothers go to Rome
The Rule of 1209:
First Order: Order of Friars Minor - OFM
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Franciscan Family Tree
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The Franciscan Family: Three Distinct Orders
First Order: Order of Frias Minor Capuchin - OFM, CAP
Fr. Nguyễn Quốc Hưng,OFM Cap
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First Order: Order of Friars Minor Conventual - OFM Conv
Fr. Steven Gross, OFM Conv.CRSA Mentor,
St. Francis Region
Most Holy Trinity – St. MaryWilliamsburg, Brooklyn, New York
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Second Order – The Poor Ladies of Assisi - Clara 1212
Founded in 1212 in Assisi
• Religious community of women• Observe a cloistered, Contemplative life• Life of prayer and penance • Franciscan tradition of joy and simplicity
1221 : Started in PoggibonziBrothers and Sisters of Penitence Later - Third Order of St. FrancisLuchesius Modestini and BuonadonnaCurrently: The Secular Franciscan Order
Third Order - Secular Franciscan Order
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Franciscan Missionaries of Mary - FMM 13
Province of theMost Sacred Heart
of JesusSaint Francis Friary Loretto,
Pennsylvania
Third Order Regular - TOR
St. Clare Fraternity Orange County
Vietnamese Secular Franciscan Gathering
Oceanside Sept. 2010
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The Secular Franciscan Order - OFS
Jan 31St. John Bosco. OFS
1815-1888
Aug 21St. Pius X, OFS 1835-1914
Aug 4St. John Mary Vianney, OFS
May 16 St. Margaret of Cortona,OFS
1247-129715
Secular Franciscan Saints
Blessed Franz Jagerstatter, OFSBeatified in Linz, Austria, on October 26, 2007.Husband, Father, Farmer, Martyr
Pope John XXIII, OFS
Pope Paul VI, OFS
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Secular Franciscan Saints
“the distinctive sign of the Secular Franciscan Order of the United States”
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The TAU Cross – OFS Symbol
“Francis, go and rebuild my house, which is falling into ruins”
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Prayer before the Crucifix
Most High,Glorious God
Enlighten the shadows of my heart,
and grant me a right faitha certain hope
and a perfect charityand sense and understanding,
Lord, so that I may accomplish
your holy and true command.
San Damiano Cross – A Franciscan Symbol
Formation and Requirements
I- Orientation- First Interview- Orientation
II- Initial Formation- Inquiry- Candidacy
III- On-going Formation
1919
Topic O-4
I. Orientation
A. Personal interview
B. Orientation
Purpose:
Discovering & affirming your call
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Time frame: Not less than 3 monthsNational Statue 19.1a, 1b
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O-1) The Life of Francis
O-2) The Branches of the Franciscan Family
O-3) The Secular Franciscan Order
O-4) Phases of Formation and Expectations
O-5)Review of Catholic Doctrine and Christian Morals *
O-6) The Franciscan Movement & Franciscan Family
O-7) Elements of Ecclesiology &Theology of the Laity
O-8) The Apostles Creed
*may require additional study in an RCIA style program before entering Inquiry.
Minimum Content for the Orientation Phase
SUGGESTED SCREENING NORMS
– desire to learn about the OFS
– proper motivation
– free from any responsibility/restriction
– basic understanding of the Catholic Faith
– be an active participant in fraternity life
– understand that the OFS is a vocation
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• Desire to continue learning about OFS
• Formally introduced to the fraternity
• Ceremony of Welcoming
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Initial Discernment
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Pathway to Profession
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