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Contents of Regional Formation R e source Kit

Preface
- Title Page-Dedication Page
- From RFT-REC
Introductory Materials
- Developing a Formation Team
- Local Formation Director Resources
- Regional Materials Given
- Suggestions for Preparing Presentations
Adult Learners
- Adult Learning Process-Adult Learning Conditions
- Aspects of the Human Person
- Respectful Communication
Baptism
- Connection between Baptism and Profession
- Effects of the Sacrament of Baptism
- Sacrament of Baptism (PowerPoint, 38 slides)
Brochure for OFS
- Secular Franciscans OFS (PDF) / Secular Franciscans OFS (DOC)(revised 2024)
Calendar and Topics
- A Franciscan Liturgical Calendar
  - January
    - 7 St Angela of Foligno
    - 16 St Berard and Companions
  - Febuary
    - 19 St Conrad of Piacenza
  - March
    - 2 St Agnes of Prague
  - April
    - 28 Secular Franciscans Blessed Luchesio and Buonadonna Modestini
    - 28 The Beginning of the Secular Franciscan Order
  - May
    - 16 St Margaret of Cortona
  - June
  - July
  - August
  - September
  - October
  - November
  - December
Catholic Faith Inventory (Dave & Thérèse Ream, O.F.S.)
- Catholic Faith Inventory-Answers
- Catholic Faith Inventory
Chronologies
- Early Followers of Francis and Clare
- Franciscan Timeline
- History of the Rules of the Secular Franciscan Order
- St Clare Timeline
- Sts Elizabeth and Louis Significant Dates
- Sts Francis and Clare Important Dates
Clip Art (use flash drive)
- A-Francis; B-Clare; C-Friars; E-Eclectic; F-Eclectic; G-Tau and Eclectic
  I-Eclectic; N-Eclectic
Council Formation
- Council Formation (PowerPoint, 32 slides)
- Documentation Concerning Council Formation
- Local Minister Orientation Upon Election
- Overview of Handbook For Secular Franciscan Servant Leadership
- Responsibilities According to Local Office
Discernment
- Aspects of Secular Franciscan Life
- Aspects of the Discernment Process
- Characteristics of Franciscan Spirituality
- Discernment in Sacred Scripture
- Discernment in the 3 Volumes-Francis of Assisi
- Signs of OFS Vocation
- The Will of God
- Third Orders-Secular Franciscans
Dossals
- Dossal of St Clare (PDF)
- Dossal of St Francis (PDF)
Eucharist and Francis
- Eucharist in 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 St Francis
- Eucharist in the Writings of St Francis
- Eucharistic Questions to Ponder
Feedback Form
- Feedback Requested (PDF) / Feedback Requested (DOC)
Formation
- Initial Formation
Franciscan Crown Rosary
- Franciscan Crown Rosary in the FUN Manual
- Franciscan Crown Rosary or Rosary of the Seven Joys
- Franciscan Crown Rosary (PowerPoint, 14 slides)
- Franciscan Crown Rosary-Instructions-Reflections-Prayers
- Origin of the Franciscan Crown Rosary
Franciscan Family
- Franciscan Penitential Movement
- Genealogy-Chronology-Structure of the Franciscan Family
- Habits of First and TOR (PowerPoint, 1 Slide)
- Secular Franciscan Noteworthy Individuals
Interview
- Conducting an Interview
- Documentation Needed
- Interview Guide (DOC) / Interview Guide (PDF)
Lectio Divina
- Lectio Divina (Sacred Reading) The 4 R’s
Mary
- Early Titles of Mary
- Salutation of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Francis and in Scripture
- Titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Portiuncula
- Chapel of Our Lady of the Angels
- Feast of Pardon by Stewart
- Feast of the Portiuncula by Habig
- Portiuncula in Early Documents and FUN Manual
- Portiuncula Indulgence by Cary
- Portiuncula Letters Landscape
- Portiuncula Letters Portrait
- Portiuncula Words color
Prayers and Prayer Services
- A Franciscan Communal Penance Service
- An Examination of Conscience in the Spirit of St Francis
- An Examination of Conscience Using the Peace Prayer
- Christmas Creche and St Francis of Assisi
- Christmas Devotional Prayer
- Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament with EP
- Franciscan Vocation Petitions for Liturgy of the Hours
- Guided Journey with Francis of Assisi
- Lenten Reflection-Passion-Suffering-Joy
- Prayers of St Francis of Assisi
- Praying the Rule
- Renewal of Commitment to the Secular Franciscan Order
- Secular Franciscan Statement of Commitment
  - The Litanies
Relationships
- Relationship Among Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving and Deeds [Lent]
- What is a Third or Secular Order
- 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 of Those Following the Third Order Regular Rule
- Relationship with the Franciscan Family
- Relationship with Sacred Scripture
Rite of Admission
- A Guide for Rite of Admission Request Letter (DOC) / A Guide for Rite of Admission Request Letter (PDF)
- Acceptance Letter for Rite of Admission (DOC) / Acceptance Letter for Rite of Admission (PDF)
- Rite of Admission Form (DOC) / Rite of Admission Form (PDF)
- Rite of Admission Intercessions (DOC) / Rite of Admission Intercessions (PDF)
- Rite of Admission Outline (Docx) / Rite of Admiss i on Outline (PDF)
Rite of Profession
- A Day of Reflection Prior to Rite of Profession
- A Sample Request for Rite of Profession
- Sample Rite of Profession Invitation (DOC) / Sample Rite of Profession Invitation (PDF)
- Acceptance Letter for Rite of Profession (DOC) / Acceptance Letter for Rite of Profession (PDF)
- Celebrant Copy of Rite of Profession within the Mass-their-black (DOC) / Celebrant Copy of Rite of Profession within the Mass-their-black (PDF)
- Celebrant Copy of Rite of Profession within the Mass-their-color (DOC) /Celebrant Copy of Rite of Profession within the Mass-their-color (PDF)
- Part One Pre-Profession Check List
- Part Two Planning the Rite of Profession
- Rite of Profession Bulletin Template (DOC) / Rite of Profession Bulletin Template (PDF)
- Rite of Profession Program Template (DOC) / Rite of Profession Program Template (PDF)
- Rite of Profession within the Mass (DOC) / Rite of Profession within the Mass (PDF)
Ritual of the O.F.S
- Ritual of the OFS Outlined (PowerPoint, 24 slides)
San Damiano Crucifix
- San Damiano Crucifix Part 1 (.pptx)
- San Damiano Crucifix Part 2 (.pptx)
- A Prayer of Saint Francis Before the Crucifix of San Damiano 1, A Prayer of Saint Francis Before the Crucifix of San Damiano 2
- The San Damiano Crucifix-8 page explanation
- The San Damiano Crucifix-1 page explanation
- San Damiano Crucifix PowerPoint Text
Sponsor
- Duties of an Inquirer-Candidate Sponsor
- Sponsor Ceremony (DOC) / Sponsor Ceremony (PDF)
Stations of the Cross
- Origins of the Stations of the Cross
- Stations of the Cross (PowerPoint, 57 slides)
Tau Cross
- Tau Cross Statements
Texts
- What is a Public Association of the Faithful?
- Difference Between Franciscan Journey and Updated Version
- Franciscan Journey and Topics from FUN Manual
- FUN Manual on Other Devices
- FUN Manual Outline
- Correlation Between The Franciscan Journey and Regional Formation Kit
- Correlation Between Regional Formation Kit and The Franciscan Journey
Welcome Packet
- Welcoming Packet
- Called to Follow Closely …(Sample letter) (Rosanne Roy, O.F.S)
- Come and See Digests)
Wolf of Gubbio
- Wolf of Gubbio