This document summarizes the life and mission of Couples for Christ (CFC), a Catholic family renewal ministry. It details that CFC started in 1981 in Manila with 16 couples and has since grown to over 127 countries. The vision of CFC is "Families in the Holy Spirit Renewing the Face of the Earth" and their mission is "To win the world for Christ through massive, rapid, global evangelization." CFC aims to strengthen family life through various formation programs and community activities with the goal of helping members grow in holiness.

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THE LIFE AND MISSION OF COUPLES FOR CHRIST

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To explain the life
and mission of
Couples for Christ
and to inspire people
with the desire to be
a part of this
community.

3. 2017 CFC Theme

4. CFC is a Christian family life
renewal ministry.

5. 2014
127
Countries
Active adult members
Kids and young adults
It started on June, 1981 with 16 couples in Manila,
Philippines.
It is a highly evangelistic community that
continue to grow.

6. CFC is one with the Catholic Church.
Through its formation programs, CFC aims for
its members to grow in holiness.

10. In the Philippines, CFC is present in all
provinces, CFC moves to be present in every
city, town including the almost inaccessible
areas.

14. What are we called to do?
CFC has been raised by God to defend
His work. Our task is to strengthen
family life.

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Vision
“Families in the
Holy Spirit
Renewing the
Face of the
Earth”
CFC Vision and Mission
Mission
“To win the world for
Christ through
massive, rapid, global
evangelization”

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CFC ANCOP—Beacon of
Hope for Poor Students

18. Statement of Vision and Mission
* We believe that the family is a creation of God and no
one has any right to change it, it’s structure and it’s
purpose.
* CFC is a creation of God distinctly called to bring
families back to the plan of God.
* CFC is called to bring the Lord’s strength and light to
those struggling to be truly Christian families in the
modern world.
* We believe that God is working powerfully in the world
today, and is moving to accomplish His plan for the
fullness of times, to sum up all things in Christ, in
heaven and on earth. (Eph. 1:10)

19. * In this task, God calls upon Christian families to be
light and leaven in this world.
* We as Couples for Christ are called to be families in
the Holy Spirit renewing the face of the earth. As
Christian families we are called to grow in holiness and
discipline, so that God can use us as evangelizers and
missionaries in order that He might renew the world.
* We are called to take up the very mission of Jesus in
bringing glad tidings to the poor. We rise up in defense
of the poor and the oppressed. We struggle for peace,
justice and the integrity of creation.
Statement of Vision and Mission

20. Statement of Vision and Mission
* In submission to God’s will, Couples for Christ commits
in this mission.
*Couples for Christ will serve whenever God brings it to
serve, trusting only in His guidance and power.

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What are we called to do?
Philosophy

22. What are we called to do?

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Covenant of Couples for Christ

24. How do We Support One
Another in CFC?
Through Households –
Household Prayer Meeting

25. Through households. All members of CFC
belong to cell groups which we call
"households". At the end of this CLP, if you
make your commitment to CFC, you will be
assigned to a household.
The purpose of a household group is to
have a smaller and more intimate
environment for personal support in the
Christian life, and to provide a means
for encourag¬ing and hastening growth
as a Christian.

26. A household is composed of from 4 to 7
couples and is headed by a leader couple,
and is set up immediately after the CLP.
The household meets once a week, on
the same day of the week as mutually
agreed on by its members.
The household meetings are held in the
homes of the group members, on rotation
basis from week to week. Holding the
household meetings in our homes has the
following values:

27. There are basically three ingredients in a
typical household meeting: an extended
period of prayer and worship, a time for
sharing or discussion, and some time for
fellowship.
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28. By our ongoing teachings and formations
Covenant Orientation
Marriage Enrichment Retreat
Financial Stewardship
Evangelization Training
Other Courses:
Living as a People of God
Foundation for Christian Living
Christian Personal Relationship
Various Teachings:
Prayer Assemblies
Conferences
www.couplesforchristglobal.org
CFC Books and Handouts

29. By other regular activities of our community
Annual Leaders’ Conference
Annual Weekend Retreat
Monthly Prayer Assemblies
Lord’s Day Celebration
Anniversaries
Family Day
Evangelization Rally
Recreational

30. Conclusion
We are living in exciting times.
Think and pray about “The Covenant of
CFC”
Decide. Come back next week. Ready to
make the covenant.

32. Salamat Po!
Praise the Lord!