Formation Resource Kit

• Eucharist in the FUN Manual
• Eucharist in the General Constitutions
• Eucharist in the New Testament
• Eucharist in the Ritual
• Eucharist in the Rule
• Eucharist in the Writings about Saint Francis of Assisi
• Eucharist in the Writings of Saint Francis of Assisi
• Eucharistic Questions to Ponder

• Feedback Requested (Word, PDF)

• 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
  • Formation for the Newly Professed – Outline of a Newly Professed Session
  • Post Profession Questionnaire (Word, PDF)
  • Topics for the Newly Professed – Personal Reflection Questions for the 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

• Franciscan Crown Rosary in the FUN Manual
• Franciscan Crown or the Rosary of the Seven Joys of the Blessed Virgin
• Franciscan Crown Rosary: Instructions, Reflections and Prayers
• Franciscan Crown Rosary (PowerPoint, 14 slides)
• Origin of the Franciscan Crown Rosary

• Franciscan Penitential Movement
• Genealogy, Chronology, and Structure of the Franciscan Family (Michael Higgins, T.O.R.)
• Habits of the First Order Friars & Third Order Regular (PowerPoint, 1 slide)
• Secular Franciscan Noteworthy Individuals

• Conducting an Interview
• Documentation Needed
• Interview Guide for Prospective Members of the Secular Franciscan Order (Word, PDF)

• Lectio Divina (Sacred Reading) The 4 Rs

• Early Titles of Mary
• Salutation of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Francis and in Scripture
• Titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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• 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
  • A Litany of the Saints of the Three Seraphic Orders
  • Litany of St. Anthony of Padua
  • Litany of St. Clare of Assisi
  • Litany of St. Elizabeth of Hungary
  • Litany of St. Francis of Assisi
  • Litany of St. Louis IX, King of France

• 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

• A Guide for Rite of Admission Request Letter (Word, PDF)
• Acceptance Letter for Rite of Admission (Word, PDF)
• Rite of Admission Form (Word, PDF)
• Rite of Admission Intercessions (Word, PDF)
• Rite of Admission Outline (Word, PDF)