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: Inquiry 1 Topic: Vocation
Overview and Scope of the Lesson:
Understanding the meaning of vocation in general. Proceed to a grasp of personal and
specific Franciscan vocations. Aid in the discernment process
Objective:
• Primary call; Union with God”
• God is love
• Called and Chosen
• Personal and specific vocations
• Discernment of a Franciscan vocation.
• Secular Vocation
Formator Preparation and Material:
Read the information based on the CIOFS material
Emphasize scripture passages and other authentic quotes
Gives some reflection time.
Use handouts to elicit reaction from Inquirer
Good time for Formator to outline the formation methodology they will use for the
next 6 months.
Inquirer Preparation:
Pre read all material and be prepared to discuss.
Inquirer should start reading a biography of St. Francis to be completed before the
Month 5 session on “The Journey of Francis” Suggest biography by Thomas of
Celano.
Inquirer should begin collection of Admission Inventory documents.
Summary and Next Action:
This is still a time of discernment focus. Listen closely to what the Inquirer is saying.
Investigate any concerns and make notes if necessary for later discussion with Formation
Director.
Make certain Inquirer knows what documents are to be collected over the next 6
months.
References:
See Formation Manual Topics Cross Reference
Volume I
Index Tab 7
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