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The Gift of CFM to Families
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CFM Mission
Be doers of the word, and not hearers onlyJames 1:22
“The church speaks clearly of the duties of family members to one another that builds a radiant faith…But the Church doesn’t stop there:it also speaks of the relationships between families and the larger culture, the duty of service, working for the common good, welcoming strangers, and giving voice to the Christian conscience. That is the message: you are the messengers.”
Bishop Anthony Pilla, addressing CFM at Oberlin College, August 1995
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Christian Family Movement
Family Ministry+
Social Justice
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Rick McCord
Secretariat on Family, Laity, Women & Youth for the USCCB
Address to CFM in 1999 at the Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration at Notre Dame
Message: What role can CFM play in the Church in the years to come?
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Historical Challenge to the Laity of the United States
Vatican I - How to be Catholic and truly American?
Vatican II - How to be American and truly Catholic?
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Rick McCord
1950’s - Family stability as the starting point for people to transform society
since 1960’s family life has unraveled
Today - Family renewal is itself a work of social renewal
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Rick McCord
CFM … part of the Church’s public work and witness to the importance of marriage and family life
CFM has a teaching and theological tradition
CFM fosters disciples
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Discipleship
Family life is not a cocoon, but a school of Christian living
Disciples are formed and sent out into the world to transform society
Disciples live their values everyday
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Juan Hinojosa
Director of the Hillenbrand Institute
Prominent advisor to the USCCB
Keynote address to CFM in 1999: Mission of CFM in the next 50 years
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The two faces of the Church
The Church gathered: in the “structure” the realm of “formal” spiritual celebration
The Church scattered: in our homes and workplaces this is where CFM can, does and should operate
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Juan Hinojosa
CFM’s Charismthat which we are uniquely able to provide,
because of talent, history, training or disposition
that which sets us apart from other lay organizations
that which is at the heart of the Movementthat unique gift and calling from God
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Charism
How does God want us to use our charism to do His will?
When we actualize our charism, we fulfill God’s will and fulfill ourselves
Fulfillment comes when we put ourselves at God’s service – answering His call
Not choosing what we will but choosing what God wills for us
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What is CFM’s Charism?
Lay movement focused on the familySmall group orientedFamily to familyPrimarily local, but not neglectful of society
and cultureMethodology that empowers the laity to
transform self, family, societyObserve, judge & act
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What must be recovered?
Theological Basis The Mystical Body of Christ
Connection to Apostolic Ministry Social Teachings of the Church Connection to the Bishops
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How does God intend us to use our Charism?
Enable the mission of lay apostlesThe vanguard of Christ’s burning concern
for the structures, institutions and culture that either promote healthy families or destroys them
Deeply connected to the vine that is Christ and His Church
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How Does God intend us to use our Charism?
To transform the world one family at a timeTo teach our families how to live their faith
in the worldTo be Domestic Church - the church of the
homeTo be Church in the World
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The mission of CFM is:
To promote Christ centered marriage and family life
To help individuals and their families to live the faith in daily life
To improve society through actions of love, service, education and example
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CFM promotes Christ-centered marriage and family life
Programs Your Marriage: The Great Adventure The Covenant Experience
Networking NACFLM USCCB
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CFM helps individuals and families to live the faith in
everyday lifeAnnual programs
small group meetings - OJA integration of Church teachings
Special Programs Everyday Christianity
Mentoring like to like ministry
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CFM seeks to improve society
Lesson of Cardinal Cardijn - Observe the World, Judge in light of Christ’s teaching and then Act to transform the world
Living faith-filled lives
Implementing the social teachings of the church
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What will you do with this gift?
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Leadership
What is your personal charism?Ways you can answer God’s call
lead a group lead a parish CFM organization help the board with programming & hosting
board & Service Team meetings join the National Board of Directors
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Leadership
Take what you have learned and pass it on
Start a new group
Invite others in
“Each one, reach one”
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God is counting on YOU . . .
And so are we.