A Companion of the Sisters of St. Francis is any baptized person, at least 18 years old, who *is called to a mutual faith journey with the Sisters of St. Francis *wants to share in the mission and vision of the Sisters *seeks a deeper spirituality to continue the work of Jesus *cherishes the charisms of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi and Maria Theresia Bonzel, the foundress of the Sisters *is dedicated to bring about social justice *is financially independent of the Sisters of St. Francis *has a wholesome attitude towards people *assists the Sisters in their ministries, when possible.