Becoming part of a Secular Franciscan fraternity involves a period of formation much like the Rite of Christian Initiation or the novitiate and candidacy periods of more familiar religious orders of men and women.

Once a month, our members who are in formation meet with the formation director, Greg Lamping, and a group of professed members to reflect on what it means to live as a Franciscan in the world.

Below are some resources that we use in the formation process.

Formation Resources