Formation in the Franciscan Brothers of Peace involves two basic steps:

1. The Novitiate—Formation officially begins at the start of the canonical Novitiate (lasting at least one year). The man entering our Novitiate is received by the Guardian Overall and the community at a liturgical celebration, in which the rites of tonsure (the cutting of the hair and reception of a new Religious name) and investiture (clothing with the habit) take place.

The Novice then receives instruction in the Catholic Faith by studying the Catechism, the Theology of the Body, the meaning of religious consecration by profession of the Evangelical Counsels, and Franciscan history and spirituality. The Novice is also given a complete overview of our life as Franciscan Brothers of Peace, our history, charisms, spirituality and apostolic work. We also