Couples for Christ (CFC) is a movement intended for the renewal and strengthening of Christian family life. The members have committed themselves to the Lord and to one another so that they may grow in maturity as men and women of God and fulfill their primary vocation of raising up families under the lordship of Jesus Christ and for the service of the Kingdom of God.
Couples for Christ is a work of Christ which raises up Christian couples and establishes Christian families committed to the work of evangelization, winning the world for Christ and Total Human Liberation through the power of the Holy Spirit.
It grows mainly through the establishment of localized units in different parishes.
CFC GLOBAL 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 God’s transforming love.
CFC GLOBAL MISSION
BUILDING THE CHURCH OF THE HOME, BUILDING 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.
CFC GLOBAL GOALS
1. EVANGELIZATION AND FORMATION
To strategically locate in the world to evangelize peoples and inculcate a way of life based on Gospel values.
2. FAMILY RENEWAL
To strengthen and defend the family as a basic unit of society and of the Church in accordance with God’s plan.
3. TOTAL CHRISTIAN LIBERATION (Justice, Life, and Poor)
To help the least of our brethren based on Matthew 25:40, “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.”
4. EFFECTIVE / EFFICIENT GOVERNANCE
To provide effective and efficient support services to fulfill the vision and mission of CFC.
Matthew 4:19 "And JESUS saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men".
"Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and forever".
“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.
Saint Francis CFC Choir
"My lips will shout for joy, when I sing praises to you; my soul also, which you have redeemed".
Psalm 71:23