National Council members are appointed by the Country Coordinator , in consultation with the elders of that particular country, and subject to the approval of the International Mission Director. The National Council has the following role and responsibilities: To promote the vision and mission of CFC throughout the country. To oversee and coordinate the work of CFC in the country. The Country Coordinator has the following role and responsibilities: To oversee the life and mission of CFC in a particular country.
To promote and support the CFC mission throughout the country. To support and oversee the life and mission of CFC throughout the world. To approve the establishment of CFC groups in new areas and accredit them as officially part of the worldwide CFC family. To appoint Country Coordinators. To act as guardian of the CFC vision and culture. To act as final arbiter of all disputes within the international CFC community.
It is the overall policy-making body that determines major policies for the entire body. In cases of different interpretations as to the meaning or application of these statutes, the interpretation of the CFC International Council will prevail. Other offices and positions of leadership may be set up and utilized from time to time as needed, to be determined by the CFC International Council.
Our task is to serve the Lord basically in three areas: evangelization, family life renewal, and total Christian liberation. The worldwide CFC family is guided by the following principles: unity and uniformity, interdependence, and accountability. It is to have one vision and one mission. It is one united work of the Holy Spirit. It is to live out one culture, the Christian culture that transcends national, racial and social differences.
CFC groups throughout the world are to be distinguishable in any part of the world by any member. This is accomplished by uniformity in the most important elements that make a group a part of the worldwide CFC family. Adopt the same logo. Adopt the same statements of mission and philosophy. Adopt the same covenant of CFC.
Adopt the same formation program for the first year of membership. Place all members into households that meet weekly for mutual support and formation.
Adopt similar pastoral and leadership structures, which evolve as the CFC group grows. Foster the same charismatic spirituality. A CFC group within a particular country will decide on its own specific plans and strategies with which to carry out the CFC mission, but always in line with CFC's global direction and thrusts.
Being a global partnership, the work and well-being of every CFC group is a matter of concern for all others. This would include human pastoral resources, finances, teachings, effective programs and strategies, etc. The worldwide CFC family should form a network of prayer and intercession. The different CFC groups throughout the world are accountable to the Lord for their life and service, and as a concrete and practical expression of this, are accountable to the CFC International Council for the conduct of their life and work, while preserving always the rights of the local Ordinary.
CFC groups in the different countries should take initiative in pursuing the CFC vision and mission, and should work towards being self-sufficient, self-reliant and self-supporting as to the required human, financial and logistical resources.
The CFC International Council acts as the ultimate arbiter for any unresolved conflicts or disputes within the international CFC community, while preserving always the dispositions given by the universal legislation of the Church. The finances of the different CFC groups in different countries are handled separately from each other. However, there remains a moral accountability for all funds, with proper financial stewardship being under the oversight of the CFC International Council.
Within a particular country, finances of different CFC groups may be handled separately for convenience or practicality, but the National Council ultimately takes responsibility for the proper handling and disposition of all CFC funds within the country. TMT Channel on the L! Couples for Christ now in countries.
Read Next. Covid vaccination updates. By The Manila Times December 18, This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing to use this website without disabling cookies in your web browser, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. 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. CFC celebrated its 25th year anniversary in As of that year, the worldwide CFC community is present at around countries and dependent territories.
In February , serious disagreements arose in the top CFC leadership. At the beginning of September , CFC confirmed that the Pontifical Council for the Laity continues to recognize only Couples for Christ as a private international association of lay faithful, and not the Foundation for Family and Life.
In response to concerns of CFC leaders and members, a Pastoral Congress was held to determine, with the Catholic clergy, the future directions of CFC's global mission and vision implementations.
Countries with CFC presence will also hold their respective Pastoral Congresses to determine their own specific needs, which will culminate in worldwide responses. CFCpedia Explore. Wiki Content. Explore Wikis Community Central.
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