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CFC BASIC MANUAL (January 15, 2012)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Title

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Foreword

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I. CFC CFC Glob Global al Visi Vision on

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II. CFC Global Mission

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III. Elements of the Fullness of Life and Mission

A. Evangelization, Mission and Church Integration

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B. Pastoral and Spiritual Formation

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C. Family Renewal

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D. Church Church of the Poor

8-10

E. Effective Governance and Stewardship

IV. IV.

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Enab Enabli ling ng the the Full Fullne ness ss of of Life Life and and Miss Missio ion: n: The The CFC CFC Governance

A. Organizational Structure

ANNEX

B. Principles Governing the Organizational Structure

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C. Understan Understanding ding the CFC Framewo Framework rk of Organization Organization

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D. Levels of Governance

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D.1. Global Governance

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D.2. Country and Area Governance

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D.3. Chapter Governance

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FOREWORD “For “For we are His handiw handiwor ork, k, creat created ed in Chris Christt Jesus Jesus for good works, works, which which God  prepared beforehand beforehand so that we would walk in in them.”  EPHESIANS 2:10 Hearts overflowing with thanksgiving and praise, we celebrate the first 30 years of  Couples for Christ focused on Him who has called us, and has been blessing us, to be and to build “Families in the Holy Spirit renewing the face of the earth!”  The constancy of this call is that of a house built upon true Rock – unshaken and unchanging through the many storms we have faced – for this call is also God’s Vision for CFC, meaning, His loving plan for your own family, for families around the world, for families into the future!  The Lord affirms us along our continuing journey with Him, with faithful love and sure hope, that He will fulfill this vision through the power of the Holy Spirit at work in a people called to the mission of  “Building the Church of the Home, and the Poor!” Along Along our our journe journey y to Pearl, Pearl, our lips lips have have procla proclaime imed d countl countless ess times times “Praise God!” For we have experienced experienced His love, hope, and victory victory alive in our dayto-day mission: listening to individual and family stories of transformation in CLP Dedicati Dedication on sessions sessions aroun around d the world; world; through through His words words that that have have pierced pierced our hearts and moved our lives in many household meetings and assemblies; in the many many lowly lowly lives lives uplift uplifted ed as we embrac embraced ed Him among among the poor, poor, especi especiall ally y the young; by way of His merciful and redeeming embrace during our own time of  deepest sin and suffering! Walking the first steps of the next 30 years of CFC, we realize that we are but at the mere beginnin beginning g of our Community’s Community’s long journey journey to holiness holiness in Christ. That the future, more than a leisurely leisurely stroll, stroll, will be an exciting, exciting, challenging adventure with Him who loves us so much and will continue to surprise and amaze us with His grea greatn tnes ess. s. An And d most most of all, all, that that we do not not have have to be afrai afraid, d, for we will will be travel travellin ling g with with an always always-vic -victor toriou ious s King, King, His Mother Mother ever ever prayin praying g with with us, and holding our hand.  Through this CFC Manual, Manual, we pause at the start of our quest from Pearl to Gold, and take stock of essentials that we as a Community have learned from His Spirit that has been moving our mission. We honor the constancy and faithfulness of the Lord’s plan for CFC – our Vision! We recommit to His specific calling for us – our CFC Mission , with with the the same same inte intens nse e fire fire that that blaz blazed ed in our our hear hearts ts duri during ng our our CLP CLP dedication day. We also gather around the key elements of the Fullness that He desires for our mission, and that He as our Commander-in-Chief has revealed to us along our journey of the first 30 years. Finally, we challenge ourselves to define with faithful and helpful clarity our CFC Mission Structure. This is how we will organize organize ourselves as one army for the Lord, focused and prepared, yet resilient to His leading. By aiming to offer Him our faithful best in fulfilling His Vision, Mission, and Plans for CFC, then we can walk in the path of good works our Lord has prepared for

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us in advance, a path that leads to our true and greatest treasure – life on high with Christ

Ricky Cuenca, CFC Chair Executive Director

Melo Villaroman Jr,

THE CFC BASIC MANUAL

I. THE CFC GLOBAL VISION: Families in the Holy Spirit Renewing the Face of the Earth

“ Moved by the Holy Spirit, one o ne 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 the fullness of God’s transforming love”, love”, Driven by its Vision, Couples for Christ has grown into a Global Family composed of CFC as the Head and the Family Ministries its children. CFC as the parents nurture and form the Family Ministries and ensure a future full of hope where the fullness of life in Christ will be enjoyed by God’s people through its global work of evangelization. Started in Manila, CFC began in 1981 and since then, has established the community throughout the Philippines Philippines and globally. globally. By end of 2011, there are over 100 countries with active active CFC and Family Ministries’ membership. The CFC global governance is based in the CFC Global Mission Home Home Office Office in Quezon Quezon City City Phili Philippi ppines. nes. CFC is regist registere ered d with with the Securit Securities ies Exchang Exchangee Commission as Couples for Christ Global Mission Foundation Inc. The recognition of CFC as a national association of the lay faithful with juridical personality was granted by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) in 1996. In the year 2000, Couples for Christ was granted Vatican recognition ad experimentum as a  private lay association of Pontifical right. In 2005 200 5 the Vatican gave its definitive and permanent recognition of CFC as a private international association of the faithful and approved its statutes. The recognition of an association constitutes a declaration of the ecclesiastical authority stating that the association is really in the Church, that everything in it is in agreement with the nature of  the Church. Our oneness with the Catholic Catholic Church is expressed in the CFC Vision statement. The governance of the CFC global community has evolved over its 30 years of existence. In respons responsee to the need of its expanding expanding territ territori ories, es, the CFC Intern Internati ational onal Counci Councill (IC) (IC) has reviewed the overall governance of the organization and adopted a structure that best delivers the mission and vision of the Couples for Christ community.

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CFC GLOBAL MISSION : “Building the Church of the Home and the Church of the Poor” 

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“We are Couples for Christ. We are committed to live in God’s righteousness and holiness, evangel evangelizi izing ng people people throu through gh a life life of love love and servic service; e; we shall shall work work for the renew renewal al 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 first used “Families in the Holy Spirit Renewing the Face of the Earth” as its vision statement in 1991, on its 10th year anniversary. By 1993, the Family Ministries were started. The Social Ministries and the work with the poor began to be established in 1995 and it signaled the directi direction on of CFC to work towards towards Total Christi Christian an Liberati Liberation. on. In 1996, during during its its 15th anniversary, CFC declared its mission to “Build the Church of the Home and the Church of the Poor. This was also CFC’s response to the twin-call of the Second Plenary Council of the Philippines (PCP II): To help rebuild the Church of the Home and Build the Church of the Poor. The fullness of mission in CFC was further experienced in 2010 when the International Council was led to the theme theme “Fullness of Life Life in Christ.” Christ.” As 2012 begins begins the first year year of the next 30 years of community life, CFC strengthens the fullness of the mission that God has called CFC to do. The elements of the CFC fullness of mission are the following: Evangelization and Mission Pastoral/Spiritual Formation Family Renewal Church of the Poor  Effective Governance and Stewardship

III. THE ELEMENTS OF THE FULLNESS OF THE MISSION A. EVANGELIZATION, MISSIONS AND CHURCH INTEGRATION

CFC is experiencing a new springtime of evangelization globally. We are opening new countries once once more more,, and and grow growin ing g wher wheree we have have esta establ blis ishe hed. d. Ther Theree are are many many non-t non-tra radi diti tiona onall opportunities that have opened up for evangelization even as we continue to push our regular  CLPs and other programs in the parish, in homes and offices. The road map includes “Gateway” even events ts as well well as poin pointt of entr entry y oppor opportu tuni niti ties es.. The The Migr Migrant ant Work Worker erss Prog Progra ram m provi provide dess evangelization opportunities as it bridges the gap brought about by physical separation among families caused by migration. The Mission areas of CFC are more specifically delineated as: The Philippine Missions, headed  by the Philippine Mission Director; and the International Missions headed by the International Mission Director. The Directors are supported by the CFC leaders in the territorial structure. For  International Missions, there are Continental Overseers, and Regional and Country Coordinators. In the Philippines, there are Regional Area Heads, Provincial Area Heads, and Metro Manila Sector Heads. Together with the Mission directors, these CFC leaders lead the evangelization and mission mission efforts drawing drawing and inspiring inspiring all members members all the way to the household level level to

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witness witness Christ and to bring at least one person a year to know Christ Christ through the Christian Christian Life Programs. Evange Evangeliz lizati ation on and Missio Mission n have three three Missio Mission n Phases: Phases: Establ Establish ishmen ment, t, Enrich Enrichmen mentt and Empowerment. The general strategy strategy to proclaim proclaim Christ to the ends of the the earth is to strengthen Regional Mission Centers and develop mission areas into Mission Centers. All areas basically undergo these phases. The faster the growth of an area, the better is the capability of CFC to  bring Christ to all countries, provinces, and towns all over the world. It is the responsibility of  the global structure leaders to ensure that the areas assigned to them grow according to God’s  plan and the leading of the Holy Spirit. The integration of the Family Ministries in the CFC structure ensures that all ministries are  provided with the support (human and material resources) needed so that the vision for CFC to  be family evangelizers that sets the world on fire will be fulfilled. fulfilled. Church Integration is an integral and strategic aspect of the life and mission of CFC. Learning from the past 30 years and looking forward to the challenges of the future, we recognize that the establishment, spread, strength, long- term sustainability, and eventual fulfillment of CFC’s vision and mission in any country or area will be fulfilled only with the empowerment of the Holy Spirit and with the blessing, guidance and support of the Catholic Church hierarchy. h ierarchy.

Our call is to win the world for Christ and so we take a posture o f readiness for the mission. We are called to set the world on fire with God’s transforming love (CFC Vision Statement). There is greater urgency to evangelize because the enemy is more aggressive in its deception and is stealthily attacking the institution of the family. With CFC as part of God’s global army, we are to march forward in the fulfillment of God’s wonderful plan for mankind to “sum up all things in Christ in heaven and on earth (Eph 1:10).”

B. PASTOR PASTORAL AL AND SPIR SPIRITU ITUAL AL FORMAT FORMATION ION

The Pastoral and Spiritual Formation Formation Office is responsible for developing the pastoral formation of the leaders and members of the community. It functions as the hub for all teachings, materials, and manuals to be used in evangelization and pastoral teaching tracks. All existing PFO’s from various ministries are part of the Formation teachings of the community. The CFC Pastoral Formation Office is headed by the Pastoral Formation Director who ensures that the formation of  all members and leaders of CFC are supported. The end objectives of the office are: to provide the pastoral tools for growing in holiness holiness of CFC members members and the training and development of  leaders to help God raise the next generation of spiritual leaders in CFC. The work includes:

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1. Pastoral Formation Development, which includes the creation, design and review of teachings and manual manualss needed needed for the forma formatio tion n of our member members. s. (i.e. (i.e. Pastor Pastoral al Format Formation ion,, Values Values Formation, Gateway Teachings). 2. Leadership Formation Development which includes the enhancement and complementation of  the PFO in areas areas of leader leadershi ship p develop developmen ment. t. It shall shall provid providee course coursess where where corpor corporate ate and management skills can be developed. The objectives include the following: Develop leadership capability to enable delivery of CFC global mission; develop the next generation of Christian leaders who will assume key roles in the transformation of society; and lead others along the  journey as lay leaders in society at large. 3. Development of creative materials and programs for values formation, developing the music ministries and organizing and directing special events such as conferences and the gateway strategies in coordination with respective ministries. The basic formation track of CFC will continue to be enhanced with additional focus on courses on the following: 1. Deepeni Deepening ng of Spirit Spiritual uality ity through through the follow following ing: Deepeni Deepening ng Our Prayer Prayer Life Life Retrea Retreat, t, Contemplati Contemplative ve Prayer, Prayer, Course on Theology Theology of the Body, The Great Adventure Adventure Bible Study and Basic Bible Course, Course, The Power of Intercession, Deepening of Interpersonal Relationships and the provision of Monthly Household Topics 2. Strengthening of Family Life through Parenting Courses, Men’s and Women’s Forum, Seniors’ and Young Couples Forum, and Basic Counseling. 3. Missio Mission n and Evange Evangeliz lizati ation on throug through h Re-evan Re-evangel geliza izatio tion, n, Missio Mission n Ad Gentes Gentes,, Missi Mission on Empowerment, BEC Formation Formation in the Parish, Parish, Relevant Church Documents, Mary and the CFC Community 4. Principle of Stewardship through Financial Stewardship 2, Work with the Poor Retreat, and the Social Teachings of the Church The Pastoral Formation Coordinators down the line must ensure that all members undergo the relevant formation at their stage in the CFC community. Each Each Family Family Minist Ministry ry will will continu continuee to develop develop,, grow grow and implem implement ent the minis ministry try pastor pastoral al formation for and provide focus on the specific needs of the members of each ministry in coordination with the CFC PFO office.

C. FAMI FAMILY LY RENE RENEWA WAL L

Building Building the Church of the Home is rooted rooted in CFC’s Vision of being “Families “Families in the Holy Spirit Renewing the Face of the Earth” CFC is raising family family missionaries who will continue to

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 bring Christ to other families so that they too may experience God’s plan of fullness of life e in their homes. The Family Ministries Director ensures the fulfillment of the wholistic aspect of our work in the commun community ity by promoti promoting ng stronge strongerr links links between between and among among ministr ministries ies and throug through h the integration of all Family Ministries in CFC. He ensures that community members are able to fully fully experien experience ce the spiritu spiritual al journey journey in every stage stage of life. life. The family family setting setting puts puts into into  perspective the different needs and concerns at every ev ery stage. These concerns are taken up within the different family ministries but as each member matures, there will be changing needs that will be answered through the effective transition of members from one family ministry to the next. The Family Ministries are composed of the KFC, YFC, SFC, HOLD, and SOLD. Each of the Family Ministries is headed by an International Coordinator and supported by a Core Group and full time staff and mission volunteers. The Core group oversees programs and teachings of  individual individual ministries ministries following the fullness fullness of mission mission of CFC. They implement implement programs, programs, evaluate accomplishments, and recommend policies to sustain the needs of the specific ministry to the Family Ministries Director. Mandate and Target Groups of Each Family Ministry: Kid’s for Christ targets children from age three (3) to twelve (12). The ministry is committed to mold mold youn young g Chri Christ st-- like like lead leader ers. s. The The evan evange geli liza zati tion on trac track k has has four four prog progra rams ms:: Kids Kids evangelization, Family Enrichment, Social Renewal and Leadership Formation. The goal of KFC is to bring kids to the Lord and build a bright new world. Youth for Christ aims to evangelize the youth from ages thirteen (13) to twenty-one (21). The ministry develops a new generation of young, passionate, convicted and Christ centered youth reaching out to the youth in every community, campus and schools. YFC innovates strategies in evangelization and establishes programs attuned to the changing times meant to deepen the youth’s relationship with the bigger church. Singles for Christ takes on young professionals after graduation, and job seeking individuals from ages twenty-two twenty-two (22) to thirty-nin thirty-ninee (39). The ministry ministry is committed committed to bring every single man and woman all over the world to experience Christ. It provides support in terms terms of spiritual formation, values integration and professional counseling, and opportunities for mission and work with the poor for singles wherever they are - in communities, schools, corporations, and government institutions. Handmaids of the Lord target mature women, regardless of status, or situation, from ages fortyone one (41) (41) and and above above.. The The mini minist stry ry has a thre threee-fo fold ld miss missio ion: n: perso persona nall tran transf sfor orma mati tion on,, evangelization to bring her family and others especially women to a renewed life in the Lord, and wholehearted service to bring glad tidings to the poor. It provides a strong teaching track, special teachings for women in different states of life, and a leadership program (ZipSat) to equip

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leaders to be more effective and better servants. The mission express promotes the missionary spirit among leaders to realize its vision. Servants of the Lord specifically targets mature men from ages forty-one (41) and above. SOLD SOLD prov provid ides es an envi enviro ronm nment ent wher wherei ein n they they will will be empo empowe were red d to mana manage ge thei theirr live livess acco accord rdin ingly gly and and find find spir spirit itual ual sust susten enan ance ce.. SOLD SOLD acti activi viti ties es revo revolv lvee aroun around d the the spir spirit it of   brotherhood offering pastoral formation programs that mold its members to become “True Men of God”.

Each Ministry is supported by a Secretariat, Pastoral Workers and Volunteer leaders based on the charism and need of each ministry. It is the responsibility of Couples for Christ as Head to ensure that each Family Ministry will grow all the way to the chapter level by providing the support in terms of providing leaders and materi material al resour resources ces needed. needed. Adult Adult Family Family Minist Ministrie riess such such as SFC, SFC, HOLD HOLD and SOLD SOLD also also contribute significantly to the mission fund of CFC and are a resource for Church of the Poor   programs and the elements of the fullness of mission mission of CFC. . D. CHURCH CHURCH OF THE POOR POOR ( ANCOP, CORNERSTO CORNERSTONE, NE, SOCIAL SOCIAL MINISTRIES) MINISTRIES)

The two fold mission of CFC are Building the Home and Church of the poor. Work for building the Church of the Poor is is integral integral in our mission. mission. The global global mission mission states that that “We shall  pursue Total Christian Liberation through social justice, respect for life and work wo rk with the poor. We are called to love the poor as exemplified by Christ and we are called to be a caring community with one heart and one mind. Jesus tells us that the two most important commandments are to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength and to love our neighbor as ourselves (Mark 12:28-31). Loving God and loving neighbor are thus two sides of the same coin. One without the other is incomplete. incomplete. There is fullness of our mission only when we do both. Building Building the Church of the poor emanates emanates from the Social Teachings Teachings of the Church and will be strengthened by the new formation teachings that will guide our posture towards our work for  Total Christian Liberation. The programs are tools and ways for members of CFC to grow in loving the poor as Christ did. The Church of the Poor Director heads the Mission. The implementation of the programs under  ANCOP, Cornerstone and Social Ministries will be under the Church of the Poor Mission and an integral part of the evangelization and mission of CFC throughout all levels of its territorial governance. Develo Developme pment nt of the progra programs ms is suppor supported ted by specif specific ic Progra Program/ m/Pro Project ject office officers, rs, staff staff and volunteers of ANCOP, Cornerstone and Social Ministries to ensure the continuing development,  proper implementation, evaluation, monitoring and reporting of each program.

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The Church of the Poor Programs are: education on progra program m of CFC is compos composed ed of ANCOP ANCOP Child Child Sponsor Sponsorshi ship p Education: The educati Program (CSP) and Cornerstone. Both will be working together closely to strengthen the various educat education ion progra programs ms provid providing ing opport opportuni unitie tiess for the poor poor and disadva disadvanta ntaged ged to pursue pursue their  their  studie studiess and develop develop Christ Christian ian values values.. The educat education ion progra program m implem implementa entati tion on is suppor supported ted strongl strongly y by the struct structure ure of the Family Family Minist Ministrie riess and CFC. CFC. Educat Education ion coordi coordinat nators ors for  elemen elementar tary y educat education ion will will be part part of KFC, KFC, Coordi Coordinat nators ors of the High High School School and Colleg Collegee Programs will be part of YFC and SFC, HOLD and CFC will provide support for values format formation ion and the needs needs of each each progra program. m. ANCOP ANCOP Founda Foundatio tion n schola scholarsh rships ips suppor supportt the education programs in Elementary, High School and College. Health: The health program of CFC is supported by GKare staff and volunteer doctors and other  health health profes professio sional nalss includ including ing volunt volunteer eerss who may not be CFC. CFC. The progra program m contin continues ues to strengthen through the surgical missions which has become its signature competency reaching out out to unde unders rser erve ved d of the the coun countr try. y. The The prog progra ram m has has also also grow grown n in the the area area of ANCO ANCOP P community health care with its emphasis on sustainable primary and preventive health care delivery serving ANCOP communities and poor members of CFC.

livelihood program program is a complementar complementary y endeavor endeavor of ANCOP Livelihood Livelihood and Livelihood: The livelihood the various CFC cooperatives under the CFC Cooperatives Federation. ANCOP is championing championing the CFC ANCOP Covenanted Enterprise to set up micro and macro businesses that will create  jobs and livelihood opportunities for the poor as well as give CFC members a chance to  participate in the work through investments and sharing their business expertise. The Cooper Cooperati atives ves Federa Federatio tion n is champi championi oning ng the Social Social Insura Insurance nce for CFC member memberss and job  placements. ANCOP and the Cooperatives complement each other’s work to strengthen the goal of creating more job and livelihood opportunities to CFC members and the poor. Community Development/Shelter: The program envisions to build communities of families with strong personal and community values anchored on a solid spiritual foundation. Home  partners are required to undergo Values Formation to strengthen family ties and relationship with God and neighbor. The Community Development/Shelter program is funded through ANCOP Foundation and implemented by CFC through its structure. Environment: The environment program of CFC promotes stewardship of the environment and as much a part of CFC’s pastoral pastoral responsibil responsibilities ities as the care of the soul. soul. The entire entire CFC and Family Ministries need to be passionately involved in e nvironmental protection programs such as  planting and replanting in denuded areas, advocacies for reusing, reducing and recycling waste materials, preservation of waterways and watersheds and protection of mangrove swamps due to effects of an increasing global warming that is bringing about unprecedented weather related disasters all over the world. Prisons: The Prisons program through Isaiah 61:1 provides an opportunity for CFC to follow the example of Jesus to bring spiritual freedom to inmates that can only come from God. Among those actions that the Lord wants us to do to the least of our brethren is to visit those in prison

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(Matthew (Matthew 25:31and ff). ff). CFC, and HOLD and SFC conduct CLPs and regular regular visitati visitation on and household meetings as the rules allow. Through this program, health services, and support for the family left behind are also provided.

Advocacy: CFC supports advocacies in political renewal, economic renewal, environmental renewal and other advocacies that support the programs under the Church of the Poor Mission.

CFC subsidiaries and affiliates (CFC organized but separately registered entities) have also been established in order to enhance resources on specific areas of the mission. CFC ANCOP Foundation is the juridical entity established by CFC and mandated with the marketing marketing and fund raising raising for the Church of the Poor Programs. Programs. The Foundation Foundation enters enters into contracts, global partnerships with both CFC and non-CFC groups, monitors program delivery and standardizat standardization ion and approves funding for program program proposals. proposals. ANCOP Foundations Foundations have  been established in The Philippines, Canada, USA, Australia, Europe and other countries that supp suppor ortt the the vari various ous progr program amss under under the the Chur Church ch of the the Poor. Poor. All All ANCO ANCOP P Progr Program amss are are implemented through the CFC structure.

E. EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE AND STEWARDSHIP

Effective governance and stewardship in CFC refers to the processes, systems and structure by which the work of building the church of the home and the church of the poor are directed and managed in order to enhance its performance in building families in the Holy Spirit that will renew the face of the earth, while taking into account the interests of other stakeholders such as the church and its partners. The realization of the fullness of life and mission of CFC necessitates ne cessitates an effective governance structure and systems that fully support all the elements of its mission. There is a continuing development of policies and improvement improvement of systems and processes in the interest of effective governance and stewardship. The scope of work includes the following: 1. Review of structures, programs, projects, events & activities for integration, consolidation, prioritization & other forms of rationalization 2. Report on monthly membership tithing 3. Provide financial and human resources to support the mission 4. Creation of a trust fund for the long term life and mission of CFC

Efficient governance and stewardship has to be practiced at levels of the CFC governance. The computerization and development of a complete database of all members will facilitate many of  the transactions of CFC and will enhance efficient governance.

IV. ENABLING ENABLING THE FULLNESS FULLNESS OF OF LIFE AND MISSION: MISSION: THE CFC CFC GOVERNANCE GOVERNANCE

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A. THE CFC ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK (See Annex 1)

B. GUID GUIDING ING PRIN PRINCIP CIPLE LES S 1. The new structure supports the two fold mission of Building the Church of the Home and Buildi Building ng the Church Church of the Poor clearly clearly while while commit committed ted to the streng strengthe thenin ning g and deepening formation of each member. 2. All of CFC must adhere to only one CFC (1) territorial governance (pastoral structure).

3. The organizatio organizational nal structure structure and its its functions functions reflect reflect and enable enable the best best delivery delivery of the CFC mission. 4. The The stru struct ctur uree clea clearl rly y delin delinea eate tess line line func functi tion onss (ter (terri rito tori rial al), ), mini minist stry ry func functi tion onss and and coordinating relationships at relevant levels. 5. There There is one overall overall organi organizat zation ional al framew framework ork and the functi functions ons of the terri territor torial ial governance, and all ministries ministries and department function function emanate from the the framework. 6. The framework supports stability and continuity of the whole organization.

UNDERSTANDING G THE CFC ORGANIZATIO ORGANIZATIONAL NAL FRAMEWORK FRAMEWORK (Refer to C. UNDERSTANDIN Annex 1) 1. Straight lines delineate direct authority and accountability for all structures under each line or staff function (vertical or horizontal).

2. Broken Broken lines delinea delineate te coordin coordinati ating ng functi functions ons with all struct structure uress either either line or staff  staff  (vertical or horizontal) 3. The heavy vertical and horizontal lines are used to delineate territorial lines of authority (CFC Pastoral and governance) while the slim vertical line used in the Family Ministries define pastoral relationships down the line. All ministries at each level are under the overall territorial governance of CFC.

The colors delineate the areas of governance: Blue - Global Red – Local Area

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Green – Chapter  Violet – CFC subsidiaries and affiliates This is to recognize the focus of pastoral and structural relationships/governance down the line. It reinforces the principles that: 1. The International Council is responsible for the global governance, formation and growth growth of the missi mission on of CFC and all its Ministr Ministries ies all over the world world with its International base located in the Philippines 2. The Country/Province/MM Sector is responsible for local governance, formation and the growth of the mission mission of CFC and all its ministries ministries and chapters under them

responsible for chapter governance, governance, formation formation,, and the growth of the 3. The Chapter is responsible fullness of the mission of CFC and all its ministries in its specific area reflecting the fullness of mission of CFC. The spiritual spiritual development development and growth growth of every member member is a shared responsibil responsibility ity of all CFC leaders at all levels.

D. LEVELS LEVELS OF GOVERNA GOVERNANCE NCE

The CFC governance has 3 levels: Global Governance Country/Area Governance Chapter Governance Each level of governance reflects the fullness of life and mission of CFC. CFC subsidiaries and affiliates (CFC organized but separately registered entities) established in order to support specific areas of mission to enhance resources for the missions are submitted to the overall directions of the CFC IC. The following are the CFC subsidiaries and affiliates: FLAME Ministri Ministries es Inc. Flame is the Social Communicati Communications ons arm of Couples Couples for Christ. It is tasked with the development and merchandising of pastoral support materials including spiritual  books, conference T shirts and other merchandising paraphernalia, to heighten the evangelization fervor of leaders and members. Funds earned from Flame support the global mission of CFC. ANCOP Tekton Foundation. The ANCOP Tekton Foundation is the social arm of Couples for  Christ that generates funds globally to support the CFC Church of the poor programs not only in the Philippines but in other countries where the poor need our help. ANCOP sets the standards

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for CFC ANCOP Covenanted Enterprises (CACE) to ensure that the entities are in line with the  principles that guide our work with the poor. GKARE Foundation. Foundation. The GKare Foundation Foundation supports supports the health needs of the communit community. y. It develo develops, ps, imple implemen ments ts conduct conductss health health progra programs ms such such as surgic surgical al missi missions ons and preven preventiv tivee community health for the benefit of the poor as well as other members of CFC. CFC Coopera Cooperati tives ves Federa Federatio tion n and the Coops Coops for Christ Christ Primar Primaries ies.. The cooper cooperati atives ves were were established to develop products and services that support the material needs of CFC members. It  promotes financial stewardship through savings, sharing of resources, livelihood and enterprise development, and social insurance. To ensure implementation of the fullness of mission, the CFC integrated structure reflects the levels of governance, subsidiaries and affiliates and shows the fullness of mission at every level.

D.1.

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

THE CFC INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL (CFC IC)

The Global Governance Governance is led by the CFC International International Council Council headed by the Chairman. Chairman. It is the policy making body and sets the pastoral direction of the global community. The members of  the IC are are elected by the Elder’s Assembly Assembly composed of CFC leaders as defined in the Vatican statutes and the CFC Articles and By-laws. The members of the International International Council Council are the anointed anointed spiritual spiritual leaders leaders of the community community and the global flock is entrusted to them by God. They do not lead for power, pay or reward but for their desire to serve and shepherd the flock. They are called to be models of holiness, obedience, shepherding and stewardship, like Christ, the perfect servant- leader. They are called not only to lead but to inspire, encourage, communicate, receive feedback, affirm, correct, and  pray fervently with and for the CFC community. The CFC Spiritual Director plays a central and important role in maintaining our community spirituality and relationship with the Church. He is a part of the Church Integration Office of  CFC. CFC. The Intern Internati ational onal Counci Councill maint maintain ainss and streng strengthe thens ns relati relations onship hip with with the Holy Holy See (Vatican), especially the Pontifical Council on the Laity but also with the Pontifical Council on the Family Family,, Pontif Pontifica icall Counci Councill on the Pastora Pastorall Care Care of Migran Migrants ts and Itiner Itinerant ant Peoples Peoples,, and Pontifi Pontifical cal Council Council on Social Social Justi Justice. ce. The IC mainta maintains ins and streng strengthe thens ns relati relations onship hip with with Regional Federations of Catholic Bishops Conference, such as the Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences The CFC global operation is headed by the Executive Director who is responsible for the overall operations of the organization. Together with the Directors of each Ministry and Heads of  Offices, he ensures the implementation of the fullness of the life and mission of the global

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community. Each office is supported by a secretariat and full full time workers and missionaries as well as professional and mission volunteers The International Mission Director is responsible for the evangelization and mission in countries outside the Philippines. He is assisted by Continental Overseers, Regional Coordinators and Country Coordinators in order to ensure the growth of membership, unity of vision and mission globally and connection of all countries to the one CFC body. The Phili Philippi ppine ne Missio Mission n Direct Director or is respons responsibl iblee for the evangel evangeliza izatio tion n and missio mission n in the Philippines. He is assisted by Regional and Area heads to ensure the growth of membership, unity of vision and mission and connection of all CFC areas to the one CFC body. The Philippine Mission is at the center of the CFC global evangelization and mission and leaders in the structure are a resource for the International Missions in addition to their functions as territorial leaders in  provinces and Metro Manila Sectors. CFC IC has a centralized communications system through the Ugnayan Multimedia Center and the office ensures that all memos and announcements are sent on time. The CFC Website and the Ugnayan supplement in the CBCP are managed by the center.

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MISS MISSIO ION N SUP SUPPO PORT RT:: HOM HOME E OFFI OFFICE CE OPE OPERA RAT TIONS IONS

Home Office Operations supports and enables the implementation of the mission of CFC, the ministries and all its programs. Mission Support is headed by the Home Office Director and under the Director are the Heads of each Department. Logistics and Property Administration The Logistics, Property and Purchasing Administration Department provide support to the overall operations of the organization by providing and maintaining the following services: Purchasing Inventory Management Transportation Messengerial Services Property Maintenance     

Integrated Information and Communications Technology (IICT) The IICT provides effective computer systems and tools in support of the processes within the organization. Its services include: Electronic enrollment of members and database management System and Network Management Business Process Automation Management and Monitoring of all equipment and software    

Finance

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The Finance Department provides a transparent and accurate accounting of all contributions and eventevent-gene generat rated ed income income as well well as of all mission mission related related expense expenses. s. It initiate initiatess and pursues pursues revenue generation efforts. Its services include: Budget preparation and management (Yearly Organization Budget and Event Budget) Accounting Treasury Collections Asset Management    

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Human Resources The Human Human Resour Resources ces Departmen Departmentt enable enabless the missi mission on and object objective ivess of CFC GMFI GMFI by focusi focusing ng on the recrui recruitme tment, nt, traini training ng and develo developme pment nt of all employ employees ees and design designate ated d department heads of Couples for Christ. These include the following: Recruitment and Selection Benefits Administration Mission Manpower Development Training    

Resource Generation

The Resource Generation Generation group complements complements Finance in its revenue revenue generation generation efforts. efforts. These include the following: Events-based resource generation  Non Traditional resource generation Thes Thesee under undersc scor ores es the the impor importa tance nce of maxim maximizi izing ng oppo opport rtuni uniti ties es duri during ng event eventss such such as confer conference ences, s, anniver anniversar saries ies and other other specia speciall events events as well well as explor exploring ing partne partnersh rships ips with with companies and other entities that share in similar goals and aspirations of CFC

D.2. D.2.

THE TH E CO COUNTR UNTRY Y / AREA AREA GO GOVE VERN RNAN ANCE CE

The Country National Councils/Governance Team is composed of seven (7) members headed by the National Director. The Provincial Governance Teams are composed of five (5) members and headed by the Area Director. The Metro Manila (MM) Sector Governance Teams are composed of five (5) members and headed by the MM Sector Head. Each member of the governance team heads an element of the fullness of mission as reflected in the structure, namely: Evangelization, Missions and Church Integration Head Family Ministries Head Pastoral and Spiritual Formation Head Church of the Poor Head Mission Support Head

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The National Director/Provincial Area Director/ /MM Sector Head is responsible for overall local governance, formation and the growth of the mission of CFC and all its ministries, clusters and chapters under him. He calls for a regular monthly service meeting of the governance team or more often as necessary. In foreign countries, the National Councils maintain and strengthen relationship with the Papal  Nuncio, maintain and strengthens relationship with the Catholic Bishops Conference , and maintains and strengthen relationship with Episcopal Commission on the Lay Apostolate and other Episcopal commissions relevant to the life and mission of CFC. The Provincial and Metro Manila Area Governance Teams led by the Area Director/MM Sector  Head maintain and strengthen the relationships with their respective bishops, priests and religious as well as maintain and strengthen relationships with the diocesan and parish councils and organizations though the Clusters and Chapters.. The functions of the Country/Area Governance teams include the following: 1. Implement policies and programs emanating from the Global Governance Team 2. Ensure that annual evangelization and mission plans are implemented and supported by a strong formation program with the help of the Cluster and Chapter Heads. 3. Ensure that CFC and Family Ministries’ leaders undergo leader’s trainings to strengthen all chapters 4. Provide Coordinators, Support and integrate the work of all Family Ministries and Church of  the Poor programs 5. Monitor, evaluate and submit reports on accomplishments based on the annual plan 6. Strengthen Financial Stewardship and support the One Mission Fund of CFC and implement the global finance policies 7. Report and recommend programs and teachings necessary to respond to the needs of the Country/Province/Metro Manila Sector to the International Directors of the relevant mission area.

D.3. D.3.

THE TH E CH CHAPTE APTER R GOV GOVER ERNA NANC NCE E

The Chapter Head is responsible for chapter governance, formation, and the growth of the mission of CFC and all its ministries reflecting the fullness of mission of CFC. The Chapter is considered the microcosm of the life of CFC (a mini-CFC) where every member can experience the fullness fullness of life and mission Couples Couples for Christ. The Chapter head is supported supported by the Unit Heads and the Household Heads. There is a Manual and Formation Training for Chapter Heads, Unit Heads and Household Heads that spell out the Christian Character of a servant leader, and the duties and responsibilities both  pastoral and structural.

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The Chapter Head forms a Chapter Governance team composed of the Unit Heads and other  identi identifie fied d potent potential ial leader leaderss who will each each handle handle an elemen elementt of the fullness fullness of missio mission n as reflected in the structure namely: Evangelization, Missions and Church Integration Chapter Coordinator  Family Ministries (KFC, YFC, SFC, HOLD, SOLD) Chapter Coordinators Pastoral and Spiritual Formation Chapter Coordinator  Church of the Poor Coordinator  Chapter Mission Support Coordinator  All Chapter Heads must undergo the Chapter Leader’s Training to grow in servant leadership as well as in skill in governing the chapter. He shall conduct a Chapter Team service meeting once a month. The functions of the Chapter Governance team include the following: 1. Implement policies and programs emanating from the Area Governance Team 2. Ensure that annual evangelization and mission plans are implemented and evangelization targets targets are met, reported and supported supported by the faithful faithful implementati implementation on of the CFC and Family Ministries’ formation program. 3. Ensure Ensure that that CFC and Family Family Minist Ministrie ries’ s’ leader leaderss underg undergo o Unit Unit and Househ Household old leader leader’s ’s trainings to strengthen all chapters. 4. Provide support and Integrate work of all Family Ministries and Church of the Poor programs. 5. Monitor, evaluate and submit reports on accomplishments based on the chapter plan. 6. Strengthen Financial Stewardship and encourage tithing of all members. More importantly, and on top of all these functional responsibilities, the CFC leadership at all levels must ensure, lead, witness by example, and proactively enhance the loving, caring and sharing culture of CFC throughout the community.

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