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Countless
professional single men and women are burdened by the demands
of society to be successful in their respective fields. SFC
was established in 1993 as part of the family ministries of
Couples For Christ (CFC) for the benefit of these same individuals
(ages 21 to 40) so they'd have a channel through which they
could respond to God's call and acknowledge that only He can
lessen that burden and make them live peaceful and fulfilling
lives. In this community, members are guided accordingly by
both elders and peers in their decisions and actions (and have
fun too!). In time, through perseverance and prayer, a person
can achieve financial, emotional and spiritual success. It is
also worth noting that quite a number of members have found
their lifetime partners (a.k.a. God's Gift or GG for short)
in SFC, while some others invite their "loves" to
join, thereby forging a stronger, God-Centered relationship.
CFC Singles for Christ aims to provide a Christian support
environment for single men and women who are at the crossroads
of their state of life, choosing between marriage, a religious
vocation, or single blessedness.
SFC is now established in 76 provinces of the Philippines
and in 50 key cities and states of 65 other countries around
the world.
Singles for Christ as a support environment...
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teaches
the individual the right values to build their future
on. |
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surrounds
the individual with friends who are well meaning and have
a positive influence. |
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provides
the individual with opportunities to meet potential partners
in life who believe in the same Christian goals and values.
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involves
the individual in service that prepares them for the responsibility
of marriage and family life. |
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help
those with a vocation for the priesthood or religious
life to discern their calling. |
As an adult ministry of Couples for Christ, it also teaches
our single men and women to make mature and convicted Christian
decisions about critical areas of life that the world has
irresponsibly managed and caused many to lead miserable and
wayward lives. Our pastoral teachings guide our SFCs in dealing
with: commercialism and materialism; casual selfish sex; success
pursued through unrighteousness means; exploitation to workaholism;
unwanted pregnancies and abortion; self-indulgence with smoking,
alcohol, drugs, x-rated movies and gambling; power and ego-tripping;
and self-centeredness.
SFC uses a three-pronged evangelization approach: Attraction,
Retention, and Transition. Attraction establishes creative
ways bringing single men and women to community. Retention
keeps members actively involved through community life experience
and innovative formation. Transition involves the proper transition
of youth to singles and singles to couples.
Pastoral guidance is extended to SFC members following CFC's
vast network of household (a cell group of 10 to 12 members)
led by a household head. Further, unit heads lead household
heads, chapter heads lead unit heads, and cluster heads lead
chapter heads. Over-all direction is provided by a national
council.
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