The
Christian Life Programme
Following
from previous programmes there will be another chance to experience the Life
programme this year. If you are interested in this or other involvement with
the St Pius X community please contact Jerry as shown below with your
details.This will run in May 2008. It is open to all validly married Catholic
couples and single men and women 21-40 years old (CFC Singles for Christ) as
well as single mature women or men, widowed, seperated or divorced, single
parents, wives or husbands of overseas workers and those whose wives or
husbands are incapacitated or in prison (CFC handmaids of the Lord or CFC
Servants of the Lord )The programme runs from 9am till 5.30pm which includes
Eucharistic adoration CLP is an integrated course leading to a renewed
understanding of God's call to families. The whole programme consists of 12
talks interrelated with each other. They are friendly and rewarding sessions
consisting mainly of a talk, group discussion and some time for fellowship.
Weekly
household prayer meetings(cell groups) are held with single men and women
seperate from couples. The community are celebrating their 25th year in 2006
with two weeks of celebrations in the Philipines. CFC is now present in 140
countries through out the world
For
details contact the Kingston Unit Head Jerry Rivera.
Couples for Christ
Some members of our Filipino community in the parish of St Pius X are already involved in this programme and organise a series of encounters to help people grow in knowledge of their faith.Members of the Couples for Christ movement will be providing music for the 6pm Mass on the first Saturday of the month in coordination with the World Apostulate of Fatima.
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Couples for Christ began in 1981 in the Philipines when a local Christian community tried a new approach to evangalizing married couples. The method used consisted of bringing together a small group of prospective couples in a private home. These were brought to a living relationship with Jesus Christ through a series of weekly informal discussions of the gospel in a social setting.
The CFC International Couple Director, Frank and Geri Padilla, are part of the Vatican Pontfical Council for family life.
Soon CFC became a Catholic Christian family life renewal program made available to parishes and groups of married couples who wished to live out their Christian life in an active and supportive relationship with one another.
Through the suceeding years, CFC and its family ministries has blossomed into a worldwide ministry. Membership in over 120 countries with up to a million members and continuously growing.