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

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

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

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

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

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

6. First Order: Order of Friars Minor - OFM

7. Franciscan Family Tree

8. The Franciscan Family: Three Distinct Orders

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

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

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. Third Order - Secular Franciscan Order • 1221 : Started in Poggibonzi • Brothers and Sisters of Penitence • Later - Third Order of St. Francis • LuchesiusModestini and Buonadonna • Currently: The Secular Franciscan Order

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

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

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

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

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

18. San Damiano Cross – A Franciscan Symbol 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. “Francis, go and rebuild my house, which is falling into ruins”

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

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

21. Minimum Content for the Orientation Phase 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.

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

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

24. Pathway to Profession