Statutes of the Fraternity

Article 1 - Modifying the Statutes

The statutes are not final. They may be modified by mutual agreement.

Article 2 - Name

The Fraternity bears the name: Fraternity of St. Ferdinand III

Article 3 - Reference Documents

• Rule of the Third Order of Saint Francis promulgated in the Constitutions Misericors Dei Filius by Pope Leo XIII.
• Canon Law (1917), in particular canons 702 to 706.

These documents are applied in light of the current situation of widespread apostasy and the vacancy of the Apostolic See.

Article 4 - Doctrinal Positions

The Fraternity admits only members who profess the traditional doctrine of the Catholic Church without compromise and who reject the numerous heresies that abound today, including among groups that present themselves as traditional. Below is a non-exhaustive list of positions that must be embraced to become a member of the Fraternity:

• Vatican II is a false council that represents a break from true Catholic doctrine and therefore does not represent the Catholic Church.
• Outside the Catholic Church, there is absolutely no salvation (no exception).
• The concepts of “baptism of desire” and “baptism of blood” are heretical and were never taught by the Church Magisterium; they contradict the defined dogma, Outside the Church no salvation.
• “Natural family planning” is a form of birth control that contradicts the Church’s dogmatic teaching.
• The title “Co-Redemptrix” for the Blessed Virgin Mary is heretical because it directly contradicts the dogma that Jesus Christ alone is the Redeemer of mankind.
• Marriages between people of different countries or races are not a problem as long as the faith is preserved.

You can find more information on these positions by visiting the website apologia.pages.dev/en or the website of the Most Holy Family Monastery, vaticancatholic.com.

Professing and embracing the traditional Catholic faith without compromise is a requirement for being a true tertiary.