This manual consists of excerpts from the CIOFS (International Council of the Secular Franciscan Order) Formation Manual for Secular Franciscans. It consists of an introduction, followed by 17 workshops that provide a guideline for initial formation of people who are inquiring into the Secular Franciscan Order.  
Introduction
Structure of the Franciscan Family                                                                   Workshop 9:Poverty and Humility
                                                                                                                                Workshop 18: Co-responsibility in the Fraternities