1. 1 “ What is the very first topic I would present to the Orientation class?”

2. Branches in The Franciscan Family The Secular Franciscan Order 2 Dominican OFS L. Mary ??? ??? Topic O2 & O6:

3. Francis of Assisi – The Founder Began around 1206 Go and rebuild my Church The “Penitents of Assisi” was born

4. Bernad of Quintavalle A rich and important citizen of Assisi 4 Francis’ First Brother

5. The order of “Friars Minor” was born. Pope Innocent III :  Gave verbal approval  Gave right to “preach penance” The approval of "Propositum Vitae" 5 Francis and 11 brothers go to Rome The Rule of 1209:

6. First Order: Order of Friars Minor - OFM 6

7. 7 Franciscan Family Tree

8. 8 The Franciscan Family: Three Distinct Orders

9. First Order: Order of Frias Minor Capuchin - OFM, CAP Fr. Nguyễn Quốc Hưng, OFM Cap 9

10. First Order: Order of Friars Minor Conventual - OFM Conv Fr. Steven Gross, OFM Conv. CRSA Mentor, St. Francis Region Most Holy Trinity – St. Mary Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York 1517

11. 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

12. 1221 : Started in Poggibonzi  Brothers and Sisters of Penitence  Later - Third Order of St. Francis  Luchesius Modestini and Buonadonna Currently: The Secular Franciscan Order Third Order - Secular Franciscan Order 12

13. Franciscan Missionaries of Mary - FMM 13 Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Saint Francis Friary Loretto, Pennsylvania Third Order Regular - TOR

14. St. Clare Fraternity Orange County Vietnamese Secular Franciscan Gathering Oceanside Sept. 2010 14 The Secular Franciscan Order - OFS

15. Jan 31 St. John Bosco. OFS 1815-1888 Aug 21 St. Pius X, OFS 1835-1914 Aug 4 St. John Mary Vianney, OFS May 16 St. Margaret of Cortona,OFS 1247-1297 15 Secular Franciscan Saints

16. Blessed Franz Jagerstatter, OFS Beatified in Linz, Austria, on October 26, 2007. Husband, Father, Farmer, Martyr Pope John XXIII, OFS Pope Paul VI, OFS 16 Secular Franciscan Saints

17. “the distinctive sign of the Secular Franciscan Order of the United States” 17 The TAU Cross – OFS Symbol

18. “Francis, go and rebuild my house, which is falling into ruins” 18 Prayer before the Crucifix Most High, Glorious God Enlighten the shadows of my heart, and grant me a right faith a certain hope and a perfect charity and sense and understanding, Lord, so that I may accomplish your holy and true command. San Damiano Cross – A Franciscan Symbol

19. Formation and Requirements I- Orientation - First Interview - Orientation II- Initial Formation - Inquiry - Candidacy III- On-going Formation 19 Topic O-4

20. I.Orientation A. Personal interview B. Orientation Purpose: Discovering & affirming your call 20 Time frame: Not less than 3 months National Statue 19.1a, 1b

21. 21 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

22. 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 22

23. Desire to continue learning about OFS Formally introduced to the fraternity Ceremony of Welcoming 23 Initial Discernment

24. 24 Pathway to Profession