How do Franciscans identify the foundation on which

How do Franciscans identify the foundation on which the Franciscan life is based?

Spirituality, Formation, Fraternity &Apostolate { The Four Pillars –the Franciscan foundation

Spirituality • • Anchored in celebration of the Eucharist and prayer Personal and communal Liturgy of the hours Transitus (Oct. 3) Contemplative prayer Intercessory prayer Retreats (usually December) When we come together as Franciscans as well as live our lives, we focus on Gospel to life and life to Gospel.

Formation • • • “Informs, forms and transforms us” Come and See Orientation, inquiry, candidacy • Reflection questions • Discussion Ongoing • Small group discussions • Speakers • Readings Formation team led by formation director Council directs ongoing formation

Fraternity • • • Time of prayer, formation and community Share special gifts with fraternity at monthly meetings, social gatherings, apostolate and at larger gatherings like Area Regional Gathering (ARG) in August and national gatherings. Lenten luncheon Epiphany party or picnics Informal gatherings

Apostolate • • • Opportunity to serve together as a community Not only “what we do” but “how we do it. ” In a Franciscan way, we minister to our community. Work together to feed, to clothe, to comfort. Chance to minister to the larger community as Franciscans Oak City Cares, Catholic Parish Outreach—other ways?

Review of the Four Pillars Spirituality • Formation • Fraternity • Apostolate •