Franciscan Spirituality

Saint Francis of Assisi has inspired generations of faith seekers to embrace the values of simplicity, reverence for life, and peacemaking. Through the example of his life he invites us to explore the spiritual gifts discovered in shared community and a life of prayer. He exemplifies and invites us to cultivate the virtue of compassion as a way to reveal Christ to each other today.

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Franciscan Spirituality

Who Are the "Poor Ones"?

This session seeks to discover and cultivate the virtues of Saint Francis by asking God and responding to the question, "What do you want me to do?" • By Sheri Abel

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Child
Session

Franciscan Spirituality

This session will help children to identify Saint Francis of Assisi and Franciscan Spirituality and their significance in the child's life and spiritual growth. • By Sister Jane Marie Osterholt

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Facilitator Background

Franciscan Spirituality

Background information for facilitators to deepen their understanding of Franciscan Spirituality. • By Kathie Amidei

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Franciscan Spirituality

Franciscan Spirituality in Action

When someone in your family acts in a way reflecting Franciscan spirituality, write it in the matching section on the wheel. What impact does it have on your family when people act as Francis did?

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Franciscan Spirituality

Nature Walk

As a household, with a friend, or a group of friends, plan a nature walk in some place of natural beauty in your local community. Includes opening and closing prayers as well as reflection questions.

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Inter generational Session

Franciscan Spirituality

In this all-ages session, participants will explore the life of Saint Francis and reflect on the values of Franciscan Spirituality as a guide for living a Christian life. • By Kathie Amidei

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Individual / Wider Community

Franciscan Spirituality

Recommended Reading and Viewing

Articles, books, websites, and movies to further your learning about Franciscan Spirituality.

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Youth Session

Franciscan Spirituality

Participants will learn about the life of Saint Francis of Assisi and find creative ways to share with others the values and characteristics of Franciscan Spirituality. • By Kathy Filippelli

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Family Mini-Session

St. Francis of Assisi: Do You Know Me? • Generations of Faith

This activity that explores St. Francis' life and values can be used as an all-ages opening experience, a whole group in-depth learning experience, an age-specific in-depth learning experience, as a home activity or as a learning center activity option.

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Prayers & Rituals

St. Francis of Assisi Prayer Service • Generations of Faith

A prayer service to celebrate the life and insights of St. Francis.

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Family Mini-Session

St. Francis of Assisi: An Environmental Review • Generations of Faith

This session will guide participants to explore the Catholic Social Teaching of caring for the earth as part of honoring St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of ecology.

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Family Mini-Session

Life of Francis Game

Play this game to learn more about the life of St. Francis of Assisi.

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Adult
Session

Franciscan Spirituality Booklet

Small Group Guide

Read each section that considers some aspect of Franciscan spirituality and discuss the questions that follow with your small group.

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