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Forms, Resources, and More!
Regional Forms
Announcement of Fraternity Profession
This Announcement of Fraternity Profession is completed by a fraternity, and a copy is sent to the Regional Formation Director no less than two months before the proposed profession date.
First Contact Questionnaire
This First Contact Questionnaire is used by the fraternity to document the background information for someone interested in beginning formation as a Secular Franciscan. This form must be completed and kept in the fraternity files until after the profession of the individual. It may be requested for viewing at a regional visitation of the fraternity.
SFO Governing Documents
The Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order emphasizes the values of poverty, chastity, and obedience, offering a framework for spiritual growth and service to others.
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Secular Franciscans and their spiritual assistants will appreciate this little bookletan English translation of the approved Latin text of the Ritual for the Secular Franciscan Order. The Preface provides background on the history and purpose of the Ritual and helpful guidelines for its use. Part 1 contains the rites for celebrating the various stages of admission to the Secular Franciscan Order. Part 2 contains prayers for use at the various meetings of Secular Franciscan fraternities. An Appendix includes appropriate Scripture readings, Franciscan readings and prayers of St. Francis.
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The General Constitutions of the Ordo Franciscanus Secularis (or Secular Franciscan Order) is a document that expands and explains how Secular Franciscans might live out the Rule of the OFS in their daily lives. It is organized into chapters corresponding to the chapters of the Rule. Chapter One (Articles 1-7) addresses the Secular Franciscan Order. Chapter Two (Articles 8-27) discusses the Forms of Life and Apostolic Activity. Chapter Three (Articles 28- 103) focuses on Participation in the Life of the Fraternity, including the organization of Fraternities at local, regional, national and international levels, Franciscan Youth, and Spiritual Assistance.
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The organizational structure of the SFO as outlined in the Statutes of the National Fraternity of the SFO in the USA
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Formation Resources
F.U.N. (For Up to Now) Manual
The FUN Manual, from NAFRA (our National Regional Area for the SFO in the USA) is our Plan for Initial Formation for all individuals seeking Profession into the Secular Franciscan Order. It is expected that each fraternity in the St. Junipero Serra Region uses this initial formation material which can be covered in any sequencing they desire, as long as the Fundamental Topics are adequately presented so those in formation come to understand and comprehend the vocation they are seeking to undertake. IQ Fast Print - For Up to Now, the national formation manual (also known as The FUN Manual), can be purchased from IQ Fast Print at: http://iqfastprint.com/for-up-to-now.html. The package includes an unbound, three-hole punched book and a CD. It is available in English or Spanish. Please allow 5-6 days for delivery.
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Your Regional Executive Council
Dirk Wohlau, OFS
Minister
Edd Ringlein, OFS
Vice Minister
Dianne Prior, OFS
Secretary
Stephen Garcia, OFS
Treasurer
Mark Kroncke, OFS
Formator
Joanne Dobrzynski, OFS, RSA
Regional Spiritual Assistant
Martha Arellano, OFS
Multi-Cultural Councilor (Spanish Community)
Fred Stein, OFS
Area Councilor - Area 1
Joana deRosa, OFS
Area Councilor - Area 2
Aldo Morocho, OFS
Area Councilor - Area 3
Sharon Gianelli, OFS
Area Councilor - Area 4
Noreen Ringlein, OFS
JPIC (Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation) Animator
Kathleen Molaro, OFS
FY-YA (Franciscan Youth - Young Adult) Animator
