1st Order Rule (English)

The Rule

The Rule is common to all members of the First Order and consists of: 

• The Principles of the First Order.
• The Constitution of the Society of St Francis [ie - the "umbrella" constitution of the the three orders together]. 
• The Constitution of the First Order.
• The Rule of Life of the First Order.
• The Formulae of Profession of the First Order.

There are two formats available here. 

A5 page format - suitable for direct viewing on screen or printing as separate A5 sheets

A4 sheet booklet format - Arranged for printing for Manual. Print double sided, then cut pages in half to give collated pages ready to be inserted in Manual.