Formation Workshop
The Tools
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Overview
1. Formation Modules
2. Initial Formation Checklist
3. Topic Descriptions and
Resource List
4. Fun Manual – One of the
Primary Resources
5. Fun Manual Companion CD –
Another Resource
6. Example
7. Formation Teams
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Formation Modules
Purpose:
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Provide explanation of each level.
Provide list of topics to cover.
Source:
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Guidelines
CIOFS Requests
Examples:
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Formation Modules Example
MODULE 1.
ORIENTATION PHASE
Initiation into the Secular Franciscan Order takes place
step by step in the midst of the fraternity. The
purpose of the ORIENTATION PHASE is to
determine some basic dispositions of prospective
members that are essential to building fraternity
and entering into mature, committed relationships.
SUGGESTED SCREENING NORMS
1. Does the person have the obvious desire to learn
about the Secular Franciscan Order?
2. Does the person indicate proper motivation: is the
prospective member looking for a pious
organization only? apostolic action only? a social
life only? or a way of life, a lifestyle?
3. …
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Formation Modules Example
MINIMUM CONTENT FOR THE ORIENTATION PHASE
An overview of:
O-1) The Life of Francis (additional reading)
O-2) The Branches of the Franciscan Family
O-3) The Secular Franciscan Order
O-4) Phases of Formation and Expectations
O-5) Brief Review of Catholic Doctrine and Christian
Morals *
O-6) The Franciscan Movement & Franciscan Family
O-7) Elements of Ecclesiology and Theology of the
Laity
O-8) The Apostle’s Creed
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Initial Formation Checklist
Purpose:
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Formation Structure
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Organizes the topics in each module
Track Progress
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Provides a quick view of items needed.
How to use them:
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Initial Formation Checklist
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Topic Descriptions and Resource
List
Purpose:
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Details items to be covered.
Provides primary resources to
use.
How to use them:
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Fun Manual – One of the Primary
Resources
How to use it.
• First three chapters:
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Required reading and understanding
for all formators.
Much of the material can be used at
various levels of initial formation.
Excellent description of the formation
process, step to profession,
development of vocation and
formation methodology.
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Topic Headings
• For the Formator (2)
• For the Formator
• Fundamental Topics for Initial Formation
• Pathway to Profession
• What is Formation
(3)
• Identity, Role and Mission of a Formator
• Steps of Formation
• Discernment of Vocation
• Methodology and Tools for Implementation
Pathway
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Fun Manual – One of the Primary
Resources
How to use it. (Cont.)
• Content development chapters:
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Cover the phases of Initial Formation
These chapters vary in style and format.
• Some provide an outline,
• Some list and develop specific points.
• Some are adaptations of articles.
• Some are organized as lesson plans
with purpose, goals and questions.
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Fun Manual Examples
• Basic Catholic Doctrine (4) & Elements
of Ecclesiology and Theology of the
Laity (5)
– Comprehensive articles
• The Franciscan Family, a Brief
Introduction (6)
– A lesson plan in outline format with some
materials to use.
• Franciscan Movement: Part1 & Part 2
(11)
– Brief outlines of a lesson plan
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Fun Manual Examples (Cont.)
• The Rule of the Secular Franciscan
Order (12)
– Lesson plans with support material
• Fraternity & Francis and Fraternity as a
Fundamental Element of St. Francis
Spirituality (18)
– Summary outline and two articles with
reflection questions
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Fun Manual – One of the Primary
Resources
How to use it (Cont.).
• It is a resource to be augmented by
and/or used with other resources.
–It does not cover all the topics.
–Some topics require additional
resources to supplement.
–Many topics overlap each other
»Look at the resource list!
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Fun Manual Companion CD –
Another Resource
Purpose:
• A collection of recent articles,
resource materials, SFO
documents and lesson plans.
Example:
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Fun Manual Companion CD
TOPICS ON FUN MANUAL CD
– 2011 List of Resources
– Assisi Pilgrimage
– Basic Catholic Doctrine - lesson plan
– Charism and Mission of SF0
• Lesson plan + 2 PowerPoint's
– Clare
• 4 documents + ppt
– Conversion
• lesson plan + 2 ppts
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Fun Manual Companion CD
TOPICS ON FUN MANUAL CD
From The Formation Web Site:
http://www.nafraformation.org/FUN%20CD.htm
2011 List of Resources
2011 SFO Bibliography
Assisi Pilgrimage
Assisi Pilgrimage – retreat (PowerPoint)
Basic Catholic Doctrine
Lesson Plan 2/9/11
Charism & Mission of the SFO
Lesson Plan
Vocation, Mission, Charism (PowerPoint)
Vocation, Mission, Charism handouts
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Formation Example
• Select Topic.
• Go to resource guide.
• Review resources.
• Organize ideas to cover.
• Organize presentation.
• Select or make up some discussion
questions.
• Practice presentation.
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Example
• Topic
– I-9: Our Identity as a Secular Franciscan
• Resources
– Fun Book: Our Identity as a Secular
Franciscan (8)
• Article (Anne Mulqueen)
– Companion CD: Identity as a SF folder
• Article (Emanuela De Nunzio ) & Lesson Plan
– Fully Mature: Inquiry # 6
– Fully Mature: Candidacy # 5
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FUN #8
Our Identity as a Secular Franciscan
by Anne Mulqueen
Introduction:
Franciscan Charism
Who am I? Who are we? What is my Purpose? To
whom do I belong?
I. Secular Dimension:
Secularity is good, sacred, and necessary.
II. Conversion:
Chapter 2 of the Rule – Daily conversion.
17 essential elements of Secular Franciscan
Spirituality given in 1965 to form the Rule
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FUN #8 (Cont.)
Our Identity as a Secular Franciscan
III. Significance of being an order (Church
relationship)
Chapter 1 of the Rule
Looks at Pope’s letter to SFO
Looks at our documents for definition.
Recommends: The Nature of the Secular
Franciscan Order contained in the International
Formation material by Benedetto Lino, OFS
Conclusion:
Earlier Exhortation of St. Francis to the Brothers
and Sister in Penance (circa 1209-1215) - The
Prologue
Prayer Service
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Companion CD - BELONGING TO THE SFO
by Emanuela De Nunzio
Introduction: The Crisis of the sense of
belonging in post modern times
• The general picture
– Static truisms’  fluid; Living in the moment;
Absolutes  relativism; Permanent  temporary;
No one "belongs" to anything in a definitive way.
• Belonging to a family
– Breakdown of family values and permanence
• Belonging in professional life
– Breakdown of preparedness for future occupation
• Belonging to a nation
– Loss of cultural awareness and national pride
• Belonging to Ecclesiastical Life
– Loss of conviction, moral values and Christ
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CD (Cont.) - BELONGING TO THE SFO
Belonging and identity
The Main Connection
Belonging implies Identity (See Anne’s Intro.)
The Secular Franciscan Identity
Identity changed with the Rule of 78. Secular;
Being (not doing)
Inner Life
Spirituality, Conversion, Ongoing Formation,
Contemplation, Plan of Life, Peace, Joy, Community
life, …
The spirituality of the TAU
Outward sign of our inner spirituality and
commitment
The “sense of gift”
Given freely. Fraternity. The “We”
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CD (Cont.) - BELONGING TO THE SFO
Belonging as co-responsibility
Belonging to the Order
Profession (Incorporation), Communion and Coresponsibility, Attentative and Willing, Knowledge
and Understanding
Belonging to the local Fraternity
Requieres personal presence, witness, prayer, and
active collaboration, in accordance with each one's
situation and possible obligations for the animation
of the fraternity
To take care of the human and spiritual “well-being”
of each of the brothers and sisters
Multi-belonging
Priority of the SFO
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CD (Cont.) - BELONGING TO THE SFO
Belonging and mission
Being open to the world
To promote the Christian message through
presence, (the sense of witness and dialogue with
life), the message and prayer.
The mission of Secular Franciscans is rooted in being
… in all aspects of life.
New forms of intervention
Use Documents of Vatican II and Encyclicals as
guides.
Voluntary service: “A way to be”; not “to do”. To
give and share.
Attention to the young
Ecology, Ecumenism and interfaith dialogue, Mission
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to the people
CD (Cont.) - BELONGING TO THE SFO
Conclusion: some operating instructions
On the Local Level
Actions for each fraternity to pursue
On the International Fraternity Level
Actions for SFO members to pursue at higher levels
and in the world.
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Companion CD – Lesson Plan
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Companion CD – Lesson Plan
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Companion CD – Lesson Plan
Identity as a Secular Franciscan
Overview & Purpose of this lesson:
Understand our Identity as a Secular
Franciscan
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Secular Franciscan Identity
Secularity
Franciscan Dimension
Being an Order
Gospel Readings
Words of St Francis on topic: prayer,
testament, admonition etc.
Ref: Rule article, GC & Statute citation
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Companion CD – Lesson Plan (Cont.)
Table: Categories; Formators Guide (FG),
Participant Guide (PG) and Materials
Objectives
Understand the who we are as a Secular Franciscan
Understand secularity
Us as Franciscans
Sense of belonging to an Order
FG: List of materials
PG: Verify read in advance
Information
Ideas on presenting this section
Presentation and discussion.
Power-point as AV assist
Look at some founding documents
FG: Incl. ref. to SFO Rule , articles, GC & Nat. Stat.
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Companion CD – Lesson Plan (Cont.)
Verification
Dialogue and discussion
Reflection questions
Activity
Prayer exercise action
Ritual action
Prayer from Francis
Summary
Wrap-up based on presentation reinforcing any
concerns surfaced in the discussion &/or questions
FG: Discuss results/key issues that surfaced with
the formation team so next presented is aware
and can tailor next lesson for better reception
PG: Assign next set of readings
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Resource Summary
• Five sources given
– Two articles directly covering topic:
• One focused on Conversion & Life Style
• One focused on Belonging & Doc.
– Lesson Plan with suggested
requirements
– Two lessons from a formation text
• One focused on Living the Gospel
• One focused on Evangelization
• What will you present?
– Know your resources!
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Formation Teams
District Formation Team Concept
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To further uniformity and to assist
formators at the local level, we will be
establishing district formation teams.
These teams will consist of the local
formation directors and team
members with formation training lead
by a district formation leader.
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Formation Teams
District Formation Team Concept
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The goal of the teams is to provide a
forum in which local formation teams
can collaborate on various formation
topics and approaches.
Members can share what they have
done, their successes, their
challenges, the resources used and
the methods used.
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