Couples for Christ (CFC)

Introduction

Couples for Christ-Singapore (CFC) is a part of a worldwide family life renewal ministry, whose mission is to renew and build strong Christian marriages and families within the parish it represents. CFC is an affiliate of the Family Life Society which carries out her role as a lay apostolate group bringing families back to the plan of God. CFC is called to bring the Lord’s strength and light to those who are struggling to be truly Christian families in the modern world. It has 6 family ministries where evangelization starts at the youngest and progress as they grow. Couples for Christ – married couples, Handmaids of the Lord – single mother or matured women, Servants of the Lord – single father or matured men, Singles for Christ – young adults, Youth for Christ – teenagers, and Kids for Christ.

Monthly Activities:

  • Week 1: Prayer Assembly
  • Week 2: Household meeting
  • Week 3: Pastoral Teaching
  • Week 4: Household meeting

Yearly Activities:

  • Theme Weekend Retreat
  • Anniversary
  • Marriage Enrichment Retreat (MER)
  • Youth camps
  • Conferences

Upcoming Events

  • Christian Life Program
    • Starting July 22, 5:30pm at room 19.

Contact Person

  • Bro Harry 97604214 / Sis Maricelle 90927211
WHERE AND HOW DID CFC BEGIN?

CFC began in 1981 in Manila, Philippines, when Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon (Joy in the Lord), a covenanted Christian charismatic community, realized that to effectively renew society, a conversion of both spouses, and consequently families, to Christ was necessary.

The method used consisted of bringing together a small group of prospective couples in a private home. There they were brought to a living relationship with Jesus Christ and to renewal in the power of the Holy Spirit through a series of weekly informal discussions of the gospel in a social environment.

Beginning from the first 16 couples who joined the weekly gathering, CFC became a Christian family life renewal which was later made available to parishes and groups of married couples who wished to live out their Christian life in an active supportive relationship with one another.

The growth of CFC stemmed from its heart for mission and evangelization and its commitment to sharing God’s love with others, beginning from the basic unit – the family.  It did not take long for CFC to realize that while a couple renewal was essential, it would be incomplete without family renewal.

 

RELATED ARTICLE: Family Ministries

Through the years, CFC has blossomed into a worldwide ministry, becoming a major force for the renewal of the Christian family life and also of the church.

 

RELATED ARTICLE: CFC Historical Timeline

WHY SUCH A MINISTRY?

CFC wants to rise in defense of the family, which is God抯 work. CFC wants to bring God抯 strength and light to those who are struggling to be truly Christian families in the modern world.

WHO CAN BECOME MEMBERS OF CFC?

Any validly married Catholic couple can become members of CFC. Although a Catholic movement/organization, CFC remains open to having non-Catholic Christians as members. CFC draws its membership from all sectors of society, young and old, rich and poor, etc. CFC transcends all cultural, economic, educational, social and other distinctions.

RECOGNITION

In 1996, CFC was approved by the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of the Philippines as a national private association of lay faithful.  In 2000, CFC was recognized by the Holy See (Vatican) as a private international association of the lay faithful of pontifical right.

 

PONTIFICAL COUNCIL FOR THE LAITY: Directory of Associations

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