1. By: Elizabeth The Monarch Laura Sowatsky Sydney Ochs

2.  St. Francis of Assisi Founded the Franciscan Order  In 1220, St. Francis Resigned from being General of the Order (but he maintained control).

3.  St. Francis was Inspired After he Heard a Sermon(Mt. 10:9) so he Devoted Himself to Christ.  The First Rule of the Franscican Order was originally presented to Pope Innocent III in 1209, but was lost in History.  Pope Honorius Approved the Order in 1223 (the definitive rule).

4.  Evangelization: preaching the gospel and converting all peoples to Catholicism.  To observe the Holy Gospel, to live in obedience with out the presence of possessions, and in chastity. Pledging obedience to Pope Honorius III, the Church, and obey St. Francis and his successors.

5.  ORIGINAL  Fast from All Saints Day until Christmas.  40 Day Fast after the Epiphany  Must fast during Lent  Given 2 tunics with hoods, a belt, and trousers, and must wear shoes.  Cannot accept money  Cannot accept money for work, but can accept clothing and food as payment.

6.  Midnight: Chant Prayers  4:45 Get Up  5:05 Morning Prayer  6 Meditation  6:30 Scripture Reading  7 Breakfast  7:30 Classes  11:45 Chant Prayers  12 Lunch  1 Rest  1:30 Afternoon Program Begin  5 Study or Work Activities End  5:30 Discipline  5:40 Chant Prayers  6:30 Dinner  7 Study of Psalms in Private  8:45 Chant Prayers  9:30 Lights Out

7.  Go on Missions throughout America  Education  Direction of Parishes  Spiritual Retreat Guidance  Works of Charity among the Poor  Offer Pilgrimages

8.  Famous Members:  St. Anthony of Padua  St. Maximillion Kolbe  St. Pio of Pietrelcina  Junipero Serra  St. Bonaventure  Leader  The leader was St. Francis of Assisi, who was also a saint.  The Franciscans Served as Inquisitors during the 14 th Century.