Secular Franciscans – Inquiry 2022-2023
Session 1; May 25, 2022
-Read chapter 4 of the Franciscan Journey on Inquiry in the SFO, pp 35-45
– Answer discussion questions on page 44
-Read supplemental reading that is attached, God is Love/ Caritas Est by Pope Benedict XVI
Inquiry-2, June 26, 2022
– Read chapter 5 of the Franciscan Journey
– Answer discussion questions at the end of chapter 5
– Review supplemental readings in the attached Word document
– FUN Manual: “Our Identity as a Secular Franciscan” Tab 7– lots of material there, so scan through and read parts that catch your attention
Inquiry-3, July 26, 2022
– Read chapter 6 of the Franciscan Journey (skip over the list of books on pages 59-63)
– Answer discussion questions at the end of chapter 6
– Review supplemental readings in the attached Word document
– FUN Manual: “Vocation, Charism, and Mission of Secular Franciscans” Tab 9
Inquiry- 4, August 28, 2022
– Read chapter 7 of the Franciscan Journey.
– Answer discussion questions at the end of chapter 7.
– The reading for Question 1 is the Prologue to the Rule, (the little red book)
– FUN Manual: “Nature of the Secular Franciscan Order” -Tab 8- read at your leisure.
Inquiry -5, September 25, 2022
– Read chapter 8 of the Franciscan Journey.
– Answer discussion questions at the end of chapter 8.
Inquiry:- 6, October 23, 2022
Part 1- The Journey of Francis from the FUN manual, Tab 10.
Reflect on the questions on page 5
Inquiry -7: Nov. 20, 2022
Assignment for “Franciscan Timeline Two: Your Own Journey”
Tab 10 of FUN Manual, P6-7, 10
Inquiry -8: January 22, 2023
Continuation of “Franciscan Timeline two: Your Own Journey”
Tab 10 of Fun Manual, P 6-7, 10
Inquiry -9: February 26, 2023
Book Reports due on the Life of Francis
Each person will give an oral summary of their book report
Inquiry -10: March 26, 2023
– Read chapter 9 of the Franciscan Journey.
– Read the supplemental readings in the Word document.
– Answer discussion questions at the end of chapter 9.
– The Scripture reading for question 7 is on the last page of the attached Word document.
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