FRANCISCANS:THE ORDER OF FRIARS MINOR

By: Elizabeth The MonarchLaura SowatskySydney Ochs

FOUNDER St. Francis of Assisi Founded the

Franciscan Order In 1220, St. Francis Resigned from

being General of the Order (but he maintained control).

BEGINNING OF ORDER St. Francis was Inspired After he Heard a

Sermon(Mt. 10:9) so he Devoted Himself to Christ.

The First Rule of the Franscican Order was originally presented to Pope Innocent III in 1209, but was lost in History.

Pope Honorius Approved the Order in 1223 (the definitive rule).

MISSION OF ORDER Evangelization: preaching the gospel

and converting all peoples to Catholicism.

To observe the Holy Gospel, to live in obedience with out the presence of possessions, and in chastity. Pledging obedience to Pope Honorius III, the Church, and obey St. Francis and his successors.

LIFESTYLE ORIGINAL

Fast from All Saints Day until Christmas. 40 Day Fast after the Epiphany Must fast during Lent Given 2 tunics with hoods, a belt, and

trousers, and must wear shoes. Cannot accept money Cannot accept money for work, but can

accept clothing and food as payment.

DAILY SCHEDULE Midnight: Chant Prayers 4:45 Get Up 5:05 Morning Prayer 6 Meditation 6:30 Scripture Reading 7 Breakfast 7:30 Classes 11:45 Chant Prayers 12 Lunch 1 Rest

1:30 Afternoon Program Begin

5 Study or Work Activities End

5:30 Discipline 5:40 Chant Prayers 6:30 Dinner 7 Study of Psalms in

Private 8:45 Chant Prayers 9:30 Lights Out

ORDER TODAY Go on Missions throughout America Education Direction of Parishes Spiritual Retreat Guidance Works of Charity among the Poor Offer Pilgrimages

INTERESTING FACTS Famous Members:

St. Anthony of Padua St. Maximillion Kolbe St. Pio of Pietrelcina Junipero Serra St. Bonaventure

Leader The leader was St. Francis of Assisi, who was also a

saint. The Franciscans Served as Inquisitors during the

14th Century.