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What is Couples for Christ

• A Christian family life renewal ministry.

• Started in June, 1981 in Manila• It is highly evangelistic and

growing rapidly:– Over a million members worldwide– Present in over 120 countries

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What is Couples for Christ

CFC has ministries for all members of the family:

- Kids for Christ (KFC)

- CFC Youth (YFC)

- Singles for Christ (SFC)

- Handmaids of the Lord (HOLD)

- Servants of the Lord (SOLD)

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Other CFC Ministries

1. ANCOP (Answering the Cry of the Poor) – work for the poor

2. Gift of Life – Prolife ministry

3. ABLAZE – social communication

4. Music Ministry

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CFC Vision:Families in the Holy Spirit

Renewing the Face of the Earth

Moved by the Holy Spirit,

One with the Catholic Church,

Blessed to witness to Christ’s love and service,

Couples for Christ is a united global community of family evangelizers

That sets the world on fire with the fullness of Christ’s transforming love.

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CFC Mission:Building the Church of the HomeBuilding the Church of the Poor

We are Couples for Christ. We are committed to live in God’s righteousness and holiness,

evangelizing people through a life of love and service; we shall work for the renewal of

families that will serve God and build generations of Christian leaders; and, we shall

pursue Total Christian Liberation through social justice, respect for life, and work with the poor.”

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Supporting one another in CFC

• By our committed relationships• Through households• Ongoing teaching & formation• Other regular community

activities

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Conclusion• Restore Christian family back to God’s

original plan:– With eyes of faith– Be part of God’s work– Be part of God’s work through CFC

• Think & pray about “CFC Covenant”• Join Couples for Christ!

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Christian Life Program

Talk 11 – THE LIFE AND MISSION OF COUPLES FOR CHRIST