This resource kit is provided as a sample courtesy of Franciscans of the Prairie Region.
- Connection between Baptism and Profession
- Effects of the Sacrament of Baptism
- The Sacrament of Baptism (PowerPoint, 38 slides)
- A Franciscan Liturgical Calendar
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
by Dave & Thérèse Ream, OFS
Coming soon…
- A-Francis
- B-Clare
- C-Friars
- E-Eclectic
- F-Eclectic
- G-Tau and Eclectic
- I-Eclectic
- N-Eclectic
- Initial Formation
- Agents of Formation
- Attendance Record
- Characteristics of Formation
- Formation for Those in Initial Formation – Outline of an Initial Formation Session
- Initial Formation Process
- Journey to Profession
- Personality Types and Formation
- Phases of Formation
- Rotating Initial Formation Process (Matt Eppel, O.F.S.)
- Structure of the Secular Franciscan Order
- Newly Professed
- Ongoing Formation
- Formation at Fraternity Gatherings/Meetings
- Four-Pronged Approach to Ongoing Formation
- Ongoing Formation Process – Possible Topics for Ongoing Formation
- Peace in the FUN Manual
- Peacemaking and St. Francis (Dave Ream, O.F.S.)
- Penance and St. Francis (Dave Ream, O.F.S.)
- Personal Journey of Life
- Prayer and St. Francis (Dave Ream, O.F.S.)
- Scripture and Franciscans
- Conducting an Interview
- Documentation Needed
- Interview Guide for Prospective Members of the Secular Franciscan Order (Word, PDF)
- Chapel of Our Lady of the Angels
- Feast of Pardon (Robert Stewart, O.F.M.)
- Feast of the Portiuncula – The Portiuncula Indulgence (Marion Habig, O.F.M.)
- Portiuncula in Early Documents & FUN Manual
- Portiuncula Indulgence (Diana Cary)
- Portiuncula Letters (landscape format)
- Portiuncula Letters (portrait format)
- Portiuncula Words
- A Franciscan Communal Penance Service
- An Examination of Conscience in the Spirit of St. Francis of Assisi
- An Examination of Conscience Using the Peace Prayer Inspired by St. Francis
- Christmas Crèche and St. Francis of Assisi
- A Christmas Devotional Prayer
- Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament with Evening Prayer
- Franciscan Vocation Petitions for Liturgy of the Hours
- Guided Journey with Francis of Assisi
- Lenten Reflection: Passion, Suffering and Joy (Linda Howley-Skuby, O.F.S.)
- Prayers of St. Francis of Assisi
- Praying the Rule (Liam McCarthy, O.F.M.)
- Renewal of Commitment to the Secular Franciscan Order
- Secular Franciscan Statement of Commitment
- The Litanies
- Relationship Among Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving and Deeds [Lent]
- Relationship and Prayer
- Relationship Between Consecrated Life and the Secular Franciscan Order (Dave Ream, O.F.S.)
- Relationship of Secular Franciscans Within the Church
- Relationship of the Evangelical Counsels and the Secular Franciscan Order (Michael Higgins, T.O.R.)
- Relationship of the First Order and Third Order Regular to the Secular Franciscan Order
- Relationship with Sacred Scripture
- Relationship with the Franciscan Family
- What is a Third or Secular Order
- A Day of Reflection Prior to Rite of Profession
- A Sample Request for Rite of Profession
- Acceptance Letter for Rite of Profession (Word, PDF)
- Celebrant Copy of Rite of Profession within the Mass [their-black] (Word, PDF)
- Celebrant Copy of Rite of Profession within the Mass [their-color] (Word, PDF)
- Part One: Pre-Profession Check List
- Part Two: Planning the Rite of Profession
- Rite of Profession Bulletin Template (Word, PDF)
- Celebration of the Eucharist . . . Rite of Profession Program Template (Word, PDF)
- Rite of Profession within the Mass (Word, PDF)
- Sample Rite of Profession Invitation (Word, PDF)
- Ritual of the O.F.S. Outlined (PowerPoint, 24 slides)
- The San Damiano Crucifix PowerPoint Text
- The San Damiano Crucifix (PowerPoint, 65 slides – CAUTION LARGE FILE)
- The San Damiano Crucifix (1 page explanation)
- The San Damiano Crucifix (8 page explanation)
- Duties of an Inquirer/Candidate Sponsor
- Sponsor Ceremony (Word, PDF)
- Origins of the Stations of the Cross
- Stations of the Cross (PowerPoint, 57 slides)