The Life and Mission of CFC Singles for Family and Life

THE LIFE AND MISSION OFCFC SINGLES FOR FAMILY & LIFE

CHRISTIAL LIFE SEMINAR SESSION 9

CFC Singles for Family and Life (CFC SFL) is a ministry of

Couples for Christ Foundation for Family and Life (CFC FFL)

which focuses on the evangelization of single men and

women aged 21-39 years old.

It provides an environment to help these single men and women to live a full and meaningful life with

Christ at the center of it.

WHAT IS CFC FFL?CFC-FFL is a Catholic evangelistic and missionary community committed to family life renewal, which started in June 1981 in Manila, Philippines, with 16 couples.

WHAT IS CFC FFL?CFC-FFL has ministries for kids, youth, singles, widows/separated, widowers/separated. CFC FFL has a “womb-to-tomb” ministry.

WHAT IS CFC FFL?CFC-FFL also engages in the social dimension of the gospel. We have our work with the poor, work for justice, and work for life.

WHAT WE ARECALLED TO DO

VISIONCFC-FFL is an evangelistic and missionary community

committed to become familiesempowered by the Holy Spiritto renew the face of the earth.

MISSIONWe strive for holiness of life as we commit to renew the

temporal order through our work with the poor, our work for justice,

and our work for life.

MISSIONWe are a servant of the Church, working to renew her children

through every generation, until the Lord returns once again.

SFL VISION

A society renewed in Christ through empowered single men and women

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Bringing the cause of Christ to where the singles are

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SFL MISSION

OUR CORE VALUES

CENTERED ON CHRISTBe holy because I am holy. 1 Pt 1:16

Be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect. Mt 5:48

EVANGELISTIC AND MISSIONARYGo into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. Mk 16:15

FOCUSED ON THE FAMILY

BEING COMMUNITYLiving the truth in love, we should grow in every way into Him who is the head, Christ. Eph 4:15

LIVING A PREFERENTIAL OPTION FOR THE POORThe Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. Lk 4:18

EXERCISINGSERVANT LEADERSHIPWhoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant. Mt 20:26

BEING SERVANTTO THE CHURCHWe conform to Catholic values and ideals. We are consecrated to Mary, Mediatrix of All Grace.

OUR PURPOSEThe HEART of CFC SFL

CFC SFL exists to provide an environment for the single men and women to Honor God through a life of holiness, Empower men and women to witness God’s love and faithfulness, Act out God-given skills and talents in the service of others, Relate with excellence in all areas of life through meaningful fellowship, Testify God’s love by allowing them to be used as His instruments.

CFC SFL LIFE VERSEJohn 15:1-16

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.  He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes[a] so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned.

THE VINE AND THE BRANCHES

CFC SFL LIFE VERSE

Planted

CFC SFL LIFE VERSE

Rooted

CFC SFL LIFE VERSE

Bearing Fruit

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CFC SFL IS A LIFE DIRECTION MINISTRY

Different Life Situations of SinglesSingles who are in a romantic relationship Singles who are engaged to be married Singles who are solo parents Singles who are discerning a life of celibacy (religious or single-blessedness)Singles who are in transition from CFC YFL to CFC SFL; or from CFC SFL to CFC HFL or CFC SvFL

HOW DO WE SUPPORTONE ANOTHER IN SFL

BY BEING PLANTED,ROOTED AND BEARING

FRUIT IN CHRIST

PLANTED

CFC SFL COVENANT1. I shall live as a follower of Christ.  Pray and read the Bible daily. Strive for holiness and Christian perfection.

2. I dedicate myself to the task of building a strong family for Christ.  Invest myself in time and effort for home and family. Live out and defend the culture of life.

3. I shall be a committed and active member of CFC SFL. Faithfully attend meetings and participate in community events. Give generously of my time and finances for the furtherance of our mission. Undergo all formation courses. Relate in love, loyalty and respect with all members of the SFL family.

4. I shall be a witness to the world of God's love. Actively evangelize and do mission. Love and serve my parish. Love and care for the poor. 

By having committed relationships through regular households.

ROOTED

By deepening our relationship with God through prayer, scriptures and sacraments.

By attending all SFL Formation TracksCovenant RecollectionVineyard WeekendLive Pure OvernightDiscovery Retreat

BEARING FRUIT

By attending all Regular SFL ActivitiesMonthly Assemblies / Prayer MeetingsWorld Singles CongressLife Direction ActivitiesFellowship Activities

So, what happens next?

THE LIFE AND MISSION OFCFC SINGLES FOR FAMILY & LIFE

CHRISTIAL LIFE RETREAT SESSION 9