1. CHAPLAINS
Orientation

2. We invite Priests and nuns (with Bishop’s approval)
Deacons (with Bishop’s approval)
Seminarians (with Rector’s approval)
Religious (with Superior’s approval)
WHO WILL GUIDE US TOWARDS A BETTER AND DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE GOSPEL AND THE SOCIAL TEACHINGS OF THE CHURCH
Chaplains

3. THANK YOU FOR COMING AGENDA WHAT TO EXPECT SUPPORT SYSTEM BENEFITS
TASKS
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4. WHAT TO EXPECT
Exposure to families striving to become authentic domestic churches
Widen your exposure in making Christ better known and loved by a community hungry for God’s Word
Include in your social network laymen striving to remain true to their marital vows who may also inspire you to be faithful to yours.
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5. CHRISTIAN FAMILY MOVEMENT of the Philippines
National Chaplain is Most Rev. Gerardo Alminaza, D.D. Bishop of the San Carlos Diocese
Reads the signs of the times and delivers programs, in response to the needs of these times.
Extensively use the Methodology of Life (Observe, Judge & Act)
Known for its original staple: Family Life Apostolate (FLA); and Advocacy.
Moved on to offering services to enhance pastoral care and to train Christian servant leaders
1956
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6. WHAT MAJOR ISSUES DO FILIPINO FAMILIES FACE TODAY?
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7. MAJOR ISSUES Absent Parent(s) Both parents working
One or both parents working abroad
Schools have already taken over sex education at the latent stage of the young.
Less time for family & parent-child dialogue.
Increasing number of dysfunctional families
Inadequate marriage preparation
Domestic Violence on the rise
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8. Typical CFM deployment
Spirituality of Stewardship (SoS) in aid to Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC)
Families of Overseas Filipinos (FoF)
Child & Youth Development (CYD)
Delivery of Family & Life Programs.
Christian Servant Leadership Seminars
Advocacy
Micro-financing
Serve Cooperative Unions
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9. A community of families called to witness to Christ.
VISION
MISSION
A community of families called to witness to Christ.
To be evangelized and to evangelize
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10. ICCFM Methodology of Life International Confederation of ICCFM
Christian Family Movements
Continental Asia
North America
South America
Oceania/Australia
Europe
Africa
ICCFM
CONTINENTAL. ASIA
CFM PHILS
CFM AREA
CFM DIOCESE
CFM PARISH
Methodology of Life
UNIT
OBSERVE, JUDGE, & ACT

11. CFM UNIT five (5) – eight (8) members
Hold regular prayer meetings through which they are evangelized
Implements action agreed upon
Become a community of families witnessing to Christ.
Members are composed of individuals, dual-led and solo-led families
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12. EVANGELIZED
Regular Prayer Meetings, following CFM Family Evangelization Guidebooks, addressing on specific family issues that are rooted in Holy Scriptures and the Social Teaching of the Church.
Retreats, Recollections
Reception of the Sacraments
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13. CFM Unit Meeting Format
Focus: Specific Topic
Opening Prayer/Song
OBSERVE: Read written account of what she/he saw and heard regarding the topic for this meeting – “IS”
JUDGE: Use any of the gospel sharing methods to discern what it “SHOULD” be in the light of Scriptures and Church Teachings.
ACT: Turn to God. Select by consensus the best way for conversion; e.i. bring the “IS” closer to the “Should”.
Synthesis/Integration by Chaplain or Gabay
Reports
Preview of the next meeting.
Closing Prayer/Song
Agape
All in just 1½ hr
Organizational Meeting

14. Gospel Sharing Methods (GSM)
Bibliarasal Approach
The Seven Steps
Twin Picture
Watching Jesus
Group Response
Look – Listen – Love
Parish-Search Method
Prayer Response
Life-Bible-Notes
Lectio Divina in Community
See: Appendix of the BEC Bible
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15. Bibliarasal 3 - Steps per cycle: WHAT IS TO BE SHARED
One member reads aloud the scriptural text for the meeting, while others listen attentively.
Silent reflection by all
Personal Sharing
WHAT IS TO BE SHARED
1st Cycle: Word or phrase that caught my attention
2nd Cycle: What God is telling me
3rd Cycle: My response to God
3 Simple rules when sharing:
1. Personal – “i-2-i & MDP”
2. Brief - KISS
3. Confidential - DT
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16. Basic Formation Books Evangelization Book For Young Members
1st yr: For Happier Families
2nd yr: Growing in Love
3rd yr: Vision & Commitment
For more mature Members
Stewardship Book 1
Stewardship Book 2
Stewardship Book 3
FOCUS AREA
Husband-Wife Relations
Parent-Child Relations
Discipleship
Self
Family
Community
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17. Other CFM Guide Books Unity & Renewal Lay Vocation and Mission
Mid Life Years
Maturing In Christ
The Challenge of Singleness
Sex Education in the Family
Advocacy for Stronger Families
God’s Precious Older Children
The Filipino Family in Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC).
Spirituality of Stewardship
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18. As we walk the talk of Christ, where we are; and at all times.
WE EVANGELIZE
As we walk the talk of Christ, where we are; and at all times.
As we deliver our
Institutional Programs;
Strategic Programs
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19. STRATEGIC PROGRAMS Spirituality of Stewardship (SoS)
Child & Youth Development CYD)
Families of Overseas Filipinos (FoF)
Advocacies
Domestic Violence – R.A. 9262
Solidarity Movement – against Political Dynasties and Corruption
New Evangelization
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20. Institutional Programs
Continuing Education
Formation
Membership Development
Solo Parents
Chaplaincy & Gabay
Family Life Apostolate
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21. Formation & Ministry Balance
Formation without ministry (service) might lead one to becoming like the DEAD SEA
Ministry with no continuing formation, might lead to a BURN-OUT
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22. FLA PROGRAMS Covers entire life cycle (from cradle to grave)
Youth Enrichment
Marriage Preparation
Couple Enrichment
Family Enrichment
Solo Parenting
Special Programs
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23. FLA PRIORITY PROGRAMS Couple Enrichment
Pre-Cana (Pre-marriage Orientation)
Post-Cana (Follow-up for Newly Married)
Tipanan (Marriage Enrichment)
F.I.R.E.S. Marriage Encounter
Family Enrichment
Parent Child Inter-Action (PCI)
Tipanan ng mga Mag-Anak (Family Enrichment)
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24. Child & Youth Development (CYD)
FIRES Sons & Daughters Encounter (SADE)
Young Adults Program (YAP)
Self-Awareness for the Youth
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25. ATTITUDES FOR THE NEW EVANGELIZATION
L-I-F-E
L - listening
I - inspiring
F - faith-seeking/faith-enriching
E - empathizing & compassioning
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26. What some priests say about CFM
They are reliable and always available.
They helped me build the church, both the physical structure and the people of God.
My priestly vocation was strengthened by their love and fidelity to one another.
They support me in both my pastoral and personal concerns.
Their life experience enlivened my sermons.

27. Questions?
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