For Up to Now Five Franciscan Martyr SFO Region Lesson Plans for ...

For Up to Now
Five Franciscan Martyrs Region
Initial Formation Foundational Topics Lesson Plans
Phase: First Contacts Topic: Initial Interview and Faith Inventory
Overview and Scope of the Lesson:
• Conduct initial interview and faith inventory discussion.
• Ensure the visitor is being open with the answers to your questions
• Ensure the visitor has a basic understanding of the foundational beliefs of the
Catholic.
• Conduct both parts of the interview by taking notes.
• Complete the interview and faith inventory forms
Objective:
• Determine if the basic foundation in the Catholic faith is present.
• Determine if there are any known impediments to a future Profession at this time.
Are there obstacles that need to be addressed?
• Look actively for the presence of a vocation calling later.
Formator Preparation and Material:
• Two-person formator team is desirable
• Initial Interview Guide
• Initial interview Form
• Faith Inventor Guide
• Faith Inventory Form
Visitor Preparation:
• Should have read a brief biography of St. Francis if they had indicated “no” on the
first contact meeting.
Summary and Next Action:
• Conduct interviews
• Apprise the visitor you will contact them after meeting with the Fraternity Council.
• Complete the Initial and Faith Interview forms.
• Present your findings and recommendation to the Fraternity Council.
• Apprise the visitor of the next course of action.
References:
• Regional Formation Manual
Volume I
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