BCCT 2012 Version

CFC youth for christ
TRAINING TRACKS FOR COUPLE COORINATORS
Basic Couple Coordinators

Training
2012 Revised Edition
Manila, Philippines
Table of Contents
BASIC COUPLE COORDINATORS
TRAINING MANUAL 2012 Revised Edition
Chapter 1 THE YFC BCCT GUIDELINES AND DYNAMICS
Rationale 9
Overview 9
Objectives 10
Program Schedule 10
Summary of the Sessions and Workshops
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Guidelines and Reminders in Conducting the Activity
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Chapter 2 THE SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS

Session 1: Understand. Affirm. Pastor

Session Dynamics 15

Expanded Outline 19
Session 2: Called to be Couple Coordinators

Session Dynamics 28

Expanded Outline 30

Workshop 1: Conducting One-on-Ones with the Youth

Workshop Dynamics 41

Workshop Outline 44
Workshop 2: Leading a Prayer Meeting

Workshop Dynamics 48

Workshop Outline 50

Mock Prayer Meeting 55
Annexes

Annex A: Sample Problem Tree and Sample Solution Tree

Annex B: 100% Free Concept Paper
Annex C: 3-Year Pastoral Formation Track
Annex D: The YFC Household Topic Manual Guide
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Annexes

Annex E: The YFC Chapter Assembly Manual Topic Guide

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Annex F: The YFC Leaders Assembly Manual Topic Guide
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Annex G: Situations for the One-on-One Workshop
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Annex H: Worship 82
Annex I: The YFC Area Levels of Growth and Structure
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CHAPTER 1
THE YFC BCCT GUIDELINES AND

DYNAMICS
Rationale
he Youth for Christ (YFC) Couple Coordinators (CCs) play a very

fundamental role in the fulfillment of the CFC Vision through the young.
Their stewardship is an integral part in the pastoral and developmental
formation of YFC members. They are given an opportunity to be the
models and guides as to how the youth can live Christ-centered lives,
being their mentors especially in times of challenges and difficulties. The
direct interaction that they have with the Youth for Christ under their care
makes it possible for them to be parent-figures that these YFC can look up
and run to outside of the home, while at the same time bringing the youth
back into their homes as sources of unity in their respective families. In
this way, the YFC CCs become instruments of joy, love, and peace. The YFC
Basic Couple Coordinators Training (BCCT) Module is then implemented
so that the YFC CCs will understand and embrace the YFC ministry its
purpose and vision, and the different programs that give life to its mission.
Overview
he YFC Basic Couple Coordinators Training (BCCT) is a whole day

activity conducted for all YFC Couple Coordinators: whether they have
been serving as YFC CCs for a time already, or are newly appointed CCs
coming from a different service in CFC and/or the other Family Ministries.
The BCCT provides the basics of being YFC Couple Coordinators: to instill
in the CCs the mission and vision of Youth For Christ, to lay out everything
that there is to know and do in the YFC Ministry, and to generally equip
and empower the CCs in their service. Also, this serves as a pre-requisite
for the appointment of YFC CCs. Hence, the BCCT is the basic training
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requirement for all YFC CCs1.

The BCCT is conducted at the top level YFC area. For Metro Manila,
it is done at the Sector Level. For Philippine Missions, it is done at the
Provincial Level. And for International Missions, it is done at the National/
Regional/Country Level depending on the Areas Level.
Objectives
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1:30 2:30 p.m.
1 hour
2:30 2:45
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2:45 3:45
1 hour
3:45 4:00
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1. To be provided with basic information about the YFC ministry.

2. To be provided with instructional tools for the understanding of the
roles and responsibilities of an effective YFC Couple Coordinator.
a) To develop the CCs pastoral skills in taking care of the young.
Closing Prayer
TITLE
SUMMARY
Session 1: Understand.
Affirm. Pastor.
A session introducing the real situation

and environment affecting the modern-day
youth that the CCs will be handling. Also,
a session on understanding the basics of
serving in YFC: the fundamental technical
know-how.
Session 2: Called to be
Couple Coordinators
A pastoral session empowering the couples

as husband and wife, and the role of their
becoming a solid pastoral team as Couple
Coordinators. Also, a session on learning
the roles and responsibilities of a Couple
Coordinator in light of the service structure
of YFC.
Workshop 1: Conducting
One-on-Ones with the
Youth
A workshop on learning the proper process

of conducting one-on-ones with the youth
members.
Workshop 2: Leading a
Prayer Meeting
A workshop on learning the basic skills and

process of leading a prayer meeting.
Program Schedule
he BCCT is a whole day, eight (8) hour activity. It can be conducted

on a Saturday or Sunday, whichever day is not in conflict with any YFC
activity.
Duration
30 mins.
30
30
9:30 10:15
45
10:15 10:30
15
10:30 11:30
1 hour
11:30 12:45 pm
Workshop 2: Leading a Prayer

Meeting
Summary of the Sessions and Workshops
For the participants:
Time
8:00 8:30 am
8:30 9:00
9:00 9:30
Workshop 1: Conducting One-onOnes with the Youth

Break
1.15
Activity
Registration
Opening Worship
Icebreaker/Game
Session 1: Understand. Affirm.
Pastor.
Break
Session 2: Called to be Couple
Coordinators
Lunch Break
12:45 1:00
15
Worship
1:00 1:30
30
Icebreaker/Game
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After the BCCT, a new batch of Training Modules will be implemented specific to
the CCs area of service: Chapter Couple Coordinators Training, Cluster Couple Coordinators
Training, Sector Couple Coordinators Training, and Program Couple Coordinators Training.
All these modules put together comprise the YFC COUPLE COORDINATORS TRAINING KIT.
Guidelines and Reminders in Conducting the

Activity
A. Description and Roles of the Service Team
(Note: The service team for the BCCT should be Couple Coordinators, with help and
support in some roles by YFC leaders.)
1. Team Leader
A designated YFC CC who leads the whole activity. Since
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the BCCT is conducted at the top level YFC area, the Team
Leader is preferably the top-level CC, like the Over-all Sector
Couple Coordinator for Metro Manila, Provincial Couple
Coordinator for Philippine Missions, and National/Regional/
Country Coordinator for International Missions. Either that, or
the Team Leader is a CC that is part of the YFC top-level Core
Group (e.g. Sector Core Group or Provincial Core Group). The
Team Leader looks for the venue and oversees the physical
preparations, as well as contacting his fellow CCs prior to
the scheduled BCCT and ensuring their attendance. As he
facilitates the BCCT, he makes sure that all the objectives are
met, sees to it that everything is done on time, wraps up/
summarizes after every session and connects and processes
all the points of the talks together.
2. Assistant Team Leader
A CC who aids the Team Leader in ensuring attendance
of all the CCs, takes care of the food preparation, materials
needed for the sessions, and the budgeting and finance.
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7. Speakers
Deliver the Sessions/Workshops. Their profiles are in the
session dynamics.
B. Checklist
Venue
Tables and chairs
Sound system
LCD Projector
White Screen
Laptop
Registration sheets
YFC Brochure
Fact Sheets per couple (copies located in Appendices):
3. Music Ministry
Plays selected songs and motivates participation during
the worship, gathering, and reflection during the sessions.
They can be YFC leaders.
4. Registration Team
CCs who are in-charge of the registration sheets and the
collection of registration fees. Prior to the BCCT, they help
the Team Leader and Assistant Team Leader in followingup their fellow attending CCs to ensure complete/maximum
attendance of the participants. In coordination with the
Assistant Team Leader, they also take care of the food and the
materials needed for the training.
5. Worship Leaders
CC brothers that are designated to lead the worship: one
Worship Leader in the morning and one Worship Leader in
the afternoon, or depending on the program schedule.
6. Icebreaker/Game Facilitators
CCs who conduct the icebreakers/games to keep the
participants alert and receptive.
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Participants Handouts of the Sessions and Workshops
100% Free Concept Paper
Answering The Cry of The Poor (ANCOP) Concept Paper
The 3-Year Pastoral Formation Track
The YFC Household Manual Topic Guide
Overview of the YFC Chapter Assembly Manual Topic

Guide
Overview of the YFC Leaders Assembly Manual Topic

Guide
Worship
Levels of Growth
Situations for the One-on-Ones (see Appendix G)
List of icebreakers/games
Lunch and snacks (depending on the agreed scheme of the

Team)
Bond papers
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Colored cards ( - size bond paper)

Three (3) different colors per participant

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red cards (two pieces per couple)
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blue cards (two pieces per couple)
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yellow cards (one piece per couple)
Another set of green colored cards
Marker/felt-tip pen/pentel pen, at least one (1) piece per three

(3) couples
Any adhesive tape
Manila paper
(Please refer to the Talk/Workshop outlines for when and where specific materials
are needed.)
CHAPTER 2
UNDERSTAND. AFFIRM. PASTOR.

Session One of the Basic Couple Coordinators Training
SESSION DYNAMICS
As (Jesus) saw the crowds, his heart was filled with pity for them, because they were worried
and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. So he said to his disciples, The harvest is large,
but there are few workers to gather it in. Pray to the owner of the harvest that he will send out
workers to gather in his harvest. (Matthew 9:36-38)
Objectives
1. To understand the nature of our young generation, in lieu of the
environment that they are living in.
2. To see the importance of Couple Coordinators (CCs) in the lives
and the future of todays youth.
3. To give a basic introduction of the YFC ministry.
Speakers Profile
The Family Ministries Head, or the Top YFC Couple Coordinator of the
area: the Over-all Sector Couple Coordinator for Metro Manila, Provincial
Couple Coordinator for Philippine Missions, and National/Regional/
Country Coordinator for International Missions. Must be someone who
could share his own experiences in serving with the young. Can also be
someone who is a model family-man with children (either still young
or already grown-up), so that he can connect the session with how he is
raising/has raised his own children.
Dynamics
1. Opening Video:
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Video Profile:
The yellow colored cards, on the other hand, are used to write
down the potential problems or common challenges that are
encountered when trying to solve a negative scene that they
cited from the video, with one yellow card corresponding to
one red card/negative statement. The Speaker then collects
all the yellow cards and pastes it on the Manila Paper/Brown
Paper, arranging the cards into a pasted up Problem Tree,
with the higher level problem above the other lower level
problems (See sample Problem Tree in Annex A).
The pre-produced video (3 5 minutes) will be divided

into three (3) segments.
The First Segment will show the original plan of God for
the World, and how He intended it to be. The segment
will showcase God presenting His promise to the prophet
Jeremiah in the verse Jeremiah 29:11-14: a promise of a
future full of abundance and hope.
The Second Segment will showcase how man especially

the youth of today neglects that future through vices,
violence, selfishness, corruption, immorality, and an overall negative perversion of values. The video will show the
disoriented views that most young people have nowadays
in handling the different aspects of their lives (e.g.
cheating in school just to pass, entering into a romantic
relationship for all the wrong reasons, etc.). The last part
of this segment will show a youth shouting, STOP! Then
darkness comes in.
The Speaker then sets up the Solution Tree in variance with

the Problem Tree. The Problems the negative statements on
the yellow cards will be converted into positive statements
as Solutions, which will then be written on GREEN CARDS, and
pasted up as the corresponding Solution Tree. To cut short the
time for this portion, the Speaker can be the one to write the
solution cards. Example of Problem being transformed into
Solution: Problem (written on yellow card) Fewer youth go
to church. Solution (written on green card) Encourage more
youth to go to church. (See sample Solution Tree in Annex A)
Coming from the darkness, the Third Segment will open

with a small light forming into words: How far have we
known them? Do we truly care? Are we all ready to love?
Then a glimpse of a Couple counseling, guiding, and
helping the young is seen. Pictures of Couple Coordinators
having fun with YFC during conferences and activities
then follow. These pictures should be many and should
move fast across the screen, until the entire segment ends
by flashing the statement Understand.Affirm.Pastor.
The whole exercise should be conducted within fifteen (15)

minutes. The Speaker need not consider all the cards if the
participants are many.
The goal of the activity is to make the Couple Coordinators

realize that any negative observation should be seen as a
challenge, in order to bring about a determination in solving
any problem. This leads them to realize that they can do the
same for the young.
2. Opening Activity: The Solution Tree

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The speaker comes in after the video and launches into an

interactive discussion with the participants, asking them to
point out one by one the basic issues/struggles of the young
as seen on the video.
The speaker then calls on the service team to distribute the
red, blue, and yellow colored cards to the participants (refer
to the checklist above, or the materials needed below).
The speaker asks the participants to recall two (2) positive
and two (2) negative scenes that they saw on the video, and
write them down/state them on the following corresponding
colored cards: red for negative, and blue for positive scenes.
3. Talk Proper
4. Reflection
Materials Needed
1. Colored cards ( - size bond paper)
Three (3) different colors per participant
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Red cards (two pieces per couple) for writing down the
negative scenes
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Blue cards (two pieces per couple) for writing down the
positive scenes
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Yellow cards (one piece per couple) for writing down

the challenges/problems encountered when looking
for a solution to the negative scenes written on the
red cards
The Speaker will be given a set of green colored cards for the
possible solutions.
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UNDERSTAND. AFFIRM. PASTOR.
2. Marker/felt-tip pen/pentel pen, at least one (1) piece per three (3)
couples.
Session One of the Basic Couple Coordinators Training
3. Any adhesive tape
EXPANDED OUTLINE
4. Manila paper
5. Laptop
6. LCD Projector
7. White Scree
Introduction
he video that we saw and the problem tree that we made reminds
us of the many challenges that our young people are currently facing.
Although admittedly we have already experienced (and surpassed) the
many things that they are going through right now, this day and age is
very different from when we were still in their shoes.
This is the scenario that our young people are in, and our Youth For
Christ members are no exception in experiencing it. Therefore, this is where
we also come in. As Couple Coordinators (CCs), we are given a special task
to take care of our YFC members, and nourish them as Gods gifts to us.
It is our mission to bring our youth to Christ. In order to do this, we need
to find a way to relate and deal with them. We have to understand, affirm,
and pastor.
Understanding the Youth
o effectively serve our youth, it is essential that we first comprehend

and appreciate the grounds from which they are coming from, as
influenced by the environment where they are living in. We will then see
the factors that affect their emotions, decision-making, and daily purposes
and ambitions.

They are in that stage wherein they are transitioning from

childhood to adulthood, from dependence to independence. This
explains their curiosity, their eagerness to know things, and their
wanting to explore and get a hold on what others have already
experienced or are experiencing but they themselves havent yet
gone through.
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They are still living with their parents and growing up with
brothers and/or sisters. Hence, their families are also adjusting to
the changes brought about by this transition. At times, some of
the youth are affected when their parents spend less time with
them due to the demanding needs and pressures of work. Some
get compared with their siblings, so they tend to either feel less
of themselves, or become grossly over-competitive. This leads
to either apathy and complacency, or being too eager to please
others. Also brought about by many reasons some grow up
in a home with only one parent, or with both parents absent. This
sometimes brings about a feeling of lack: that they are incomplete.
And, depending on the situation, sometimes they feel that they
are unloved or unappreciated.
They are yearning to establish their own identities, oftentimes
becoming rebellious especially when we, their parents, impress
on them our advice, guidance, and tried and tested ways. More
often than not, they see our corrections as irrelevant, restrictive, or
even unfair. They become increasingly attracted to their peers who
just like them are open to trying out new things.
Part of the structures that they rebel against is the idea of school
itself. Studies become part of the routine that young people find
unexciting. This attitude leads them to look for other things to
do that are more enjoyable for them. They start engaging in
recreational activities such as hanging out with friends, playing
video games, and surfing Internet sites for entertainment purposes.
These are only some examples that when left unchecked can
become sources of distraction and/or addiction, and can eventually
lead to vices and even serious sin.
Entering into romantic relationships is a whole new area that forms

part of the youths exciting life. Some enter into relationships
out of curiosity, or the urge to want to experience the surge of
emotions that go with it. Most enter them, however, in order to
divert themselves from other aspects in their lives that make them
feel unloved (e.g. since some do not feel loved in their family).
Others want to feel whole, since the brokenness in their family
makes them feel incomplete.
These characteristics play a major part in our YFCs daily journey. With
sources of brokenness even in their own families, the youth can tend to look
for other sources of affirmation, love, and security outside of the home. As
Couple Coordinators, we need to be aware of these and patiently reach
out to them: mentoring them with parental love and guidance, while at the
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same time bringing them back into their homes as sources of unity in their
respective families. We can even become the parent-figures of our youth
in the YFC community. In this way, we the YFC CCs become instruments of
joy, love, and peace.
Our tasks as CCs which will be discussed deeper and further in
Session Two find its anchor in the Vision of the CFC-YFC community.
Through this vision we will discover our identity as CCs, and we will be able
to appreciate more our role in the lives of the youth.
Rooted in our Vision
s YFC Couple Coordinators that are part of the greater family of

Couples for Christ, we root ourselves to where our community is being led
by God. Our roles are embedded on our Vision.
Our Vision in Couples for Christ states:
Families in the Holy Spirit, renewing the face of the Earth.
Moved by the Holy Spirit,
One with the Catholic Church,
Blessed to witness Christs love and service,
Couples for Christ is a united global community of Family
evangelizers
That sets the world on fire
With the fullness of Gods transforming love.

Our vision in CFC is about relationships. It impels us to be witnesses of
Gods awesome love, and we do that as a family involving the young.
This basically is the direction where we want our YFC to go also. We want
to bring God in the center of the lives of our youth.
Going further, history was made during the second YFC Global
Leaders Summit (GLS) held last August 12-14, 2011, at One Esplanade,
Manila, Philippines. It was in this gathering of about 200 YFC leaders and
Couple Coordinators from all over the world that our new YFC Vision was
launched. Rooted in the CFC Vision, this YFC Vision is unique only to our
Ministry.
Our new Vision in Youth For Christ states:

Young people, being and bringing Christ wherever they are.
Straightforward yet deep, encompassing and yet personal, our YFC

Vision defines us as Couple Coordinators, and the roles that Christ would
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want us to imbibe. This is strengthened by the YFC Basics, which will

enhance our living out of the YFC Vision, and help us focus on our tasks
as YFC CCs.
YFC Basics
A. The YFC Seven Identities (7 IDs)
Our goal for all our YFC members is to embrace the YFC
Seven Identities (7 IDs), which reflect our original identity of
being sons and daughters of God. We want all our YFCs to carry
these identities, making them their own. These are therefore the
fundamentals that our YFC Manuals are grounded on.
As YFC, we are called to be:
1. Missionary
We gear our YFCs to be missionaries by heart: allowing
them to be true evangelizers, and empowering them to
introduce Christ to everyone. We inspire the youth to make
this their top priority, imbibing it as a need to carry Jesus His
character and His deeds through words and actions in their
everyday lives.
2. Source of Unity in the Family
We want all our YFCs to be a source of healing to
whatever brokenness their families might be experiencing.
We want them to be vessels of peace and advocates of love
in promoting better relationships. We want all our YFCs to be
active in their homes: doing their responsibilities and acting
out their roles as members of their own respective families.
3. Model of Excellence
We want our YFCs to be excellent in everything that they
do. We want them to excel in their studies, work, mission, and
in being good sons and daughters in their families. Being a
model of excellence means we give our best and seek to be
our best in every aspect of our life.
4. Single-Minded For God
We want all our YFCs to fix their eyes on Jesus. We see to
it that they choose to live a life of Holiness: living how Jesus
lived, and following His values and acts of kindness.
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5. 100% Free
We want our YFCs to stand out and choose a lifestyle of
being 100% Free from any vices, illicit behavior, and anything
that may harm their bodies as a temple of the Holy Spirit. We
want them to experience the fullness and beauty of Gods plan
for them as men and women made in His Image and Likeness,
and lovingly molded after His own Heart.
6. Champion of the Poor
We want all our YFCs to be involved with our mission
of building the Church of the Poor through our ANCOP
(Answering The Cry Of the Poor) Program. We want them
to take active part in restoring the dignity of the poor, and
building the hopes, dreams, and future of their less fortunate
brethren.
7. Patriot
We want all our YFCs to be concerned and make an effort
in building up their country. We want them to be aware of the
things that are happening in their society, and exhort them to
reach out to their fellow countrymen as Citizens of God.
B. YFC Four Fundamentals (4 Fs)
Our understanding and affirmation of the young adults need
to be sustained with a clear vision of righteous life. Thus, the YFC
ministry and its varied activities, formation, and fellowship are all
rooted in Christian culture, narrowed down into our unique YFC
Four Fundamentals (4 Fs): Faith, Fun, Freedom and Friendship.
1. Faith
Our Community moves with the Holy Spirit, the same
Spirit that gives the Virtue of Faith. It is the kind of faith that
can move people to trust and believe in the transforming love
of God. That is why we impart this great virtue to the youth.
It is fundamental in our activities because it opens the YFCs
hearts and minds to believe in and respond to Gods love. Faith
strengthens their desire to discover and know the Lord more
through sessions/talks, worship, prayer meetings, assemblies,
households, and conferences. Faith allows them to see Gods
goodness and plans for their lives, leading them to a closer,
personal relationship with Him.
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2. Fun
The young generation relishes in the atmosphere of Fun.
It is important for the youth to enjoy every aspect of their
life. That is why they invest highly in activities that will allow
them to experience the fulfillment of having fun. Though the
world may present different options and definitions of fun,
YFC opens opportunities for the young to experience fun in a
clean and Spiritfilled way. In this ministry, we allow them to
experience fun through living a life in Christ.
3. Freedom
The youth yearn to be heard, to express themselves, and
to live their lives freely. They want to feel that they have a place
in the world: to stand out and be different. It is at this time that
their individuality is often defined. However, the world teaches
them a different concept of freedom. That is why YFC wants
them to realize True Freedom: one that is liberated from sin,
and living in union with Christ. Our YFC activities encourage
them to develop their capacity for self-reliance through
responsible freedom: a life that is free from any bondage of
selfishness, material attachment, poverty, vices, disturbing
situations, and anything that might destroy their relationship
with God and the people around them.
4. Friendship
Our YFC activities allow the youth to develop and build
genuine friendships, healthy relationships with one another,
and a deeper intimacy with God. Despite doubt, lies, or
insecurities that may build around friendships nowadays, YFC
models the kind of friendship that reflects Jesus Christ, thus
moving them to share His love and generosity to others.
C. YFC Programs
Implementation of YFC activities is done through various
Programs that cater to wherever the youth are found: whether
in the neighborhood or local communities, schools, parishes and
dioceses. These are grouped into 5 YFC Programs, as follows:
1. Community Based Program
Renewal in Christ through Raising Faith Communities
is the YFC Community-Based Programs goal and calling.
The objective of the program is to work towards making the
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neighborhoods of the youth and the different locales they

interact with to be a better place to live in. The YFC in this
program seek to reach out and partner with the private and
public sectors, as well as with the Parishes and Dioceses, in
order to support the mission of uniting a community through
love, peace, and joy.
2. High School Based Program
The goal of the High School Based Program is to bring Youth
For Christ to Secondary Schools/High Schools, establishing
the Program as a School Club or a Recognized Organization.
This then provides a means of bringing God closer to not only
the students, but to the faculty members, school employees,
and parents who are involved as well. This is done through the
High School Based Programs thrust of Bringing Gods High
to the Schools. It seeks to introduce the ministry as the best
alternative peer environment for the students.
3. Campus Based Program
The vision of the Campus Based Program is to have A
renewed and united society in Christ through the campuses.
YFC Campus Based is a program that targets university and
college students in the hope of raising them to become
responsible and Christian servant-leaders in the near future,
and thus renewing the society in general. The Program aims
to motivate the students and the entire campus community
to be committed in living Gods righteousness and holiness
through a life of love and service.
4. TORCH Program
TORCH (TOwards Renewal in CHrist) is the support
program for the children of CFC Mission Core (MC) members
who are themselves servant-leaders of the CFC Community.
The Program believes that the CFC leaders can pass on
the torch of responsibility and service to God and country
to their children. The youth are being prepared to take on
the anointing that their parents received from God. As they
become the front-liners of the YFC Vision, they are seen to
continue the Mission and Vision of Couples For Christ when
their time would come. In this way they could model how a
life ought to be lived, a life that is submitted to God. Hence,
TORCH becomes a real asset and sure foothold for the youth
to be trained and developed as leaders in the other YFC
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programs.
5. YCOM Program
YFC Communications or YCOM is the official
communications arm of Youth for Christ. Together with the
Social Communications Arm (SOCCOM) of Couples for Christ,
its task is to assist the community in spreading Gods word to
its members and to the world, and proclaim Gods greatness in
a creative and powerful way. YCOM pursues creative methods
in sharing the various exciting programs and advocacies
of YFC, developing talent pools and providing pastorally
anchored skills training opportunities in the process.
The Challenge of the Couple Coordinators
mploying all of the points mentioned above and combined with

our personal witnessing and the power of the Spirit in our leadership we
as Couple Coordinators are challenged to guide the young to be imbibed
with:

A Life of Purpose
There is a deeper meaning to life than just going through it
passively, that God has a mission for every single youth.
A Life of Passion
The young can embody a great zeal for pursuing this Purpose
that they have defined for their lives.
A Life of Principle
This means that the life which they committed themselves to
will be lived out righteously and in Gods highest order.
A Life of Priority
This means that their life is full of Christ-Centered goals and
plans, reflecting how all aspects of life should be anchored on
Christ.
A Life of Perspective
This means that they are taught to see the bigger picture in
everything: praying to look at things the way God would see it.
Conclusion
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ose Rizal, a literary genius, the Philippines National Hero, and

strongest advocate of the Filipino youth, was famous for stressing in his
writings that the Youth is the Hope of our Future. And true enough; this is
how we see it in our community. The youth will take on the work of building
and bringing this world into Gods hands. Our young generation may be
encountering struggles because of the negative realities surrounding
them, but with our help, they will be empowered and strengthened to
truly shine as sons and daughters of God.
Let us submit our lives and our tasks as Couple Coordinators to Jesus,
who has called us in the first place to understand, affirm, and pastor our
YFC. It is then that we are able to effectively understand more and care more
for young people. We must learn to give as much love, whether we gain
much or receive little love in return. As Couple Coordinators, we believe
that God can work in us and through us. The calling is overwhelming and
beyond our capacity, that is why we put our trust in the Lord. He called us
to this work, and so long as we remain faithful, He will definitely equip us.
Speaker then leads everyone into a prayer and Reflection, exhorting
them to seek Gods Voice in their hearts. After absorbing Session 1, the CCs
should be encouraged to pray to the Lord for the wisdom and courage to take
on Gods Anointing of them as pastors of the young, and to have the strength
and the heart to embrace YFC and surrender everything that they have to
Jesus, even their weaknesses as individuals and failures in their respective
families and personal lives. The Music Ministry plays an appropriate song
(e.g. I Give My All, Refiners Fire).
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CALLED TO BE COUPLE COORDINATORS

Session Two of the Basic Couple Coordinators Training
SESSION DYNAMICS
Pastors of the Young
Bring The Youth Back To Their Families
Leaders of The Young To A Future Full Of Hope
An Advocate Of Loving Others
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(Please refer to the Expanded Talk Outline for the explanation of each role.)
Dynamics
1. Talk Proper. This session will be delivered as a plenary presentation,
and not as a breakout all-brothers or all-sisters session.
Objectives
2. During the part of Beauty and Passion of Womanhood, the

speaker will introduce his wife and call her to talk about the roles
of women in a husband-wife relationship.
3. After this part, she gives the floor back to her husband, and he
continues with the talk.
My deep desire and hope is that I shall never fail in my duty (Philippians 1:20)
1. To re-visit and reinforce the roles that husbands and wives have
for each other, and to highlight the importance of the husband
and wife to team up together and form into a solid pastoral team
in serving as YFC Couple Coordinators.
4. Before the conclusion, the speaker calls on three YFCs to share

their personal experiences of being blessed and helped by their
Couple Coordinators (refer to the Sharers Profile for the specifics).
2. To delve deeper into the general roles and responsibilities of YFC

Couple Coordinators, and introduce the service structure of YFC.
6. The session will end with an open forum.
3. To present the regular annual calendar of YFC activities and the

3-Year Formation Track.
Speakers Profile
A model YFC Couple Coordinator who sees the importance of Couple
Coordinators in YFC, and whose wife shares the same views; someone who
understands the YFC structure well, and who implements the YFC cycle of
activities and the 3-year Pastoral Formation Track.
Sharers Profile
Wife of the Session Speaker who can share how their roles as husband
and wife apply in their roles as Couple Coordinators in YFC.
Three (3) YFC Members who have experienced the blessing of any of
the roles of the Couple Coordinators:
5. Continuation of talk.
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with the following roles:

1. Servant-King
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Session Two of the Basic Couple Coordinators Training
EXPANDED OUTLINE
Introduction
Coming from Session 1, understanding the YFC ministry better helps
us appreciate the service that the Lord has given us. As Couples for Christ,
the Lord entrusted to us His young people; as YFC Couple Coordinators
(CCs), we are given an opportunity to not just mold the present community,
but we are guaranteeing a bright and strong future for the entire CFC
community itself. This is a very exciting challenge, and it gives us even
greater joy to know that as God equips us for this service, our Married Life
will be included and swept along as well. In this Session, we will journey
into our Roles as Husbands and Wives. As we all know, re-visiting and
reinforcing these Roles is certainly a must in order for us to perform our
calling as CCs. These are what we will be bringing as we start our journey
with the youth.
Roles of Husbands and Wives as YFC Couple

Coordinators
Our relationship as partners in this service is not new to us. We take
our roles as parents in our respective families and bring this to the bigger
family of Youth for Christ. In other words, the foundation of our relationship
as partners in service emanates from our relationship as husband and wife.
With this, it is important for us to understand our roles as men and women
of Christ.
A. The Strength and Splendor of Manhood
God took the man and settled him in the Garden of Eden to
cultivate and take care of it. (Genesis 2:15) God anointed man to
look after His kingdom. This means that as men, we are tasked
God created men the husbands to be leaders and

providers; God placed in their hearts the capacity to build and
make the community flourish and grow.
2. Mighty Warrior
God designed men to be protectors. God equipped them
with the strength to protect the flock that God entrusted to
them, to keep out of the members life anything that will keep
Christ out of their hearts.
3. Prudent Mentor
Since the Lord made the husbands to be pastors and
stewards of right and wrong, it is innate in their hearts to be
able to point to the direction of holiness and righteousness,
and bring the members there too. Using all of the experiences
that have led them to where they are right now as husbands
and/or fathers, they are enabled to walk the talk: to not just
show the way, but to lead the way, to set a future for the flock
with thought and care and guidance.
4. Faithful Friend
God also intended the husbands to be good companions,
not just leaders or directors. God has enabled them to be
friends to bear burdens with and share joys with.
(Note: The Speaker now introduces his Wife, and she will be the one to give the next
inputs. In between points, she can share about her personal experiences as a wife,
and how she is able to relate to the roles.)
B. The Beauty and Passion of Womanhood

The Lord God said: It is not good for the man to be alone. I will
make a suitable partner for him. (Genesis 2:18) Wives are created
with special roles to fulfill in Gods plan. They are an essential part
of what makes the community and the mission grow. As sisters
and wives, we are called to:
1. Be a source of encouragement to the husbands.
As their partners, we take on the role of being with our
husbands in every step of the way. We are witnesses to how
they make decisions for the relationship, and for the family.
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(For I have chosen Him, so that He will direct His children

and keep His household after Him to keep the way of the Lord
Genesis 18:19)
Thus, we are called to encourage them to do the right thing

according to Gods will, to motivate them to keep moving
forward despite their weaknesses and mistakes, to lift them up
in times of defeat, and to honor them in times of victory. Wives
should encourage their husbands to play their leadership
roles as men.
To pastor the YFC under our care is to ensure their spiritual

growth by strengthening our HOUSEHOLDS with them. The
household is the very basic foundation of the life of a member in
our community. It is where a YFC member can fully grow in his/her
love and relationship with God.
2. Add exceedingly to their strength.

As wives, we have the capacity to strengthen our husbands
with our words. We have the ability to boost their spirit and
inspire their soul. We strengthen them as men when we give
them the opportunity to practice their God-given roles in our
lives, as mentioned for the men earlier.
As CCs and also their Household Heads, we ought to pastor

them in the best way possible by inspiring and molding them in
every household meeting they have with us. This is also the best
opportunity for us to know them better: their struggles, desires,
and strengths. This will give us the best advantage to guide them,
lead them and pastor them well.
3. Provide indispensable affirmation.

It is very hard for one person to fully and completely
hear and see Gods direction for our lives and for our area of
service. This is the one task of the husbands wherein we the
wives can give the kind of support that no one else can. In
terms of strong affirmation, wives can give their husbands the
insight that is necessary in addressing the needs of the area,
members, and leadership concerns.
4. Help him connect.
Women have a gift of building relationships. It comes
easier for women to build friendships and open up to people,
while the men are more inclined to deal with the tasks/
operation side of life. Wives can complement the men through
their strength in dealing with emotions and relationships.
(Note: The wife will now give the floor back to her husband.)
General Roles and Responsibilities as Couple

Coordinators
e have re-visited our specific roles as husbands and wives,

and without a doubt, these will be necessary in our being YFC Couple
Coordinators. We have seen how the partnership at home can be a blessing
to the bigger family of Youth for Christ. Now, as a solid husband-and-wifepastoral tandem, we will go deeper and learn our most important roles in
the YFC Ministry. As Couple Coordinators, we are called to:
A. Be Pastors of the Young
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B.
Bring the Youth Back To Their Families

Though we become second parents to them in YFC, as YFC
CCs our role is to bring them back to their families. We do this
by making them appreciate and love the family that they have,
no matter what situation they are in. We are to instill in them the
values of love, respect, obedience and trust for their parents and
siblings.
This role makes us evangelizers as well, especially for non-CFC
parents. By knowing the families of our YFC members, we not only
get to know our members better, but we are given the chance to
develop a special relationship with their parents, and gain their
trust. This is how personal our roles are to them.
C. Be Leaders of the Young To A Future Full Of Hope

YFC members can stay under our care for at least two (2)
to three (3) years before they move on or transition to another
service (e.g. Community-based to Campus/High School-based)
or another ministry (e.g. YFC to Singles For Christ). So for the
meantime that they belong to YFC, it is the only time that we have
to make a difference in their lives. Our guidance of them in their
love lives, career choices, and principles and outlook will prepare
them for their future.
Young as they are, they need to hear from us how to face life.
And when their time would come in crucial decision-making, they
will remember everything that we taught them. We are to build
in them a life of integrity and excellence that is anchored on God.
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Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather
than for men. Colossians 3:23). This is how decisive our role is
in leading them to a future full of Hope. As CCs, we constantly
look for opportunities for our YFC members to develop their
careers and talents, guiding them in moving on from one service
to another and transitioning them to SFC according to their needs.
We will also expose them to the bigger of community of CFC.
D. Be an Advocate of Loving Others
More than just our partners and co-missionaries in doing the
work of God, the youth also long for the relationships that they can
gain as they serve in YFC. And so, they need to know that because
God is love, His love should be reflected in our lives. We teach
them this love through the value of respect, obedience, forgiveness
and humility. Thus, we are called to generally be advocates in
loving others by being examples of love ourselves: through our
relationships with them and our co-Couple Coordinators.
General YFC Organizational Structure
he Organizational Structure of YFC is highly dependent on the CFC

Structure. We follow the CFC flow of leadership starting on our startup
structure which is the Chapter level headed by the Chapter Couple
Coordinators and Chapter Youth Heads. The Chapter Couple Coordinators
is followed above by the Cluster Couple Coordinators then the Program
Couple Coordinators (for Metro Manila) or Sector Couple Coordinators
(for Philippine Missions). For a full blown structure of YFC Metro Manila
and YFC Philippine Missions, refer to the diagram below.
A. Metro Manila Set-up
The organizational structure of YFC Metro Manila follows the
structure of the CFC Metro Manila. The Over-all Sector Couple
Coordinator is the head of YFC. The couple represents YFC as one
of the Family Ministries of the Sector. Under them is the Sector
Program Couple Coordinators whose primary role is to see that
there is proper implementation of each YFC programs in their
sector. They are the Sector Core Couple Coordinators
As of now, it is only the YFC Community-based which has
multi-level of coordinators. This means that in the structure, the
presence of the Couple coordinators up to the Chapter level is
highly appreciated and needed to sustain the YFC programs.
B. Provincial/Country Set-up
The organizational structure of YFC Philippine Missions
follows the structure of the CFC in the province. The Provincial
Couple Coordinator is the head of YFC. The couple represents YFC
as one of the Family Ministries of the province. Under them is the
Provincial Program Couple Coordinators whose primary role is to
see that there is proper implementation of each YFC programs in
the province. Compared to Metro Manila Set-up, the Provincial
Set-up has Provincial Core Coupe Coordinators not sector.
As of now, it is only the YFC Community-based which has
multi-level of coordinators. This means that in the structure, the
presence of the Couple coordinators up to the Chapter level is
highly appreciated and needed to sustain the YFC programs.
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and lived out by taking active discernments for the future

that God has in store him/her; by actively participating in
the sacraments and in workings of the bigger Church; and
by taking a pro-active stand in the issues in the society.
Note: An attached report focuses in detail on the levels of growth of a province in terms of
structure. Any addition/changes that this report entails to the roles and responsibilities of
coordinators in any level will be noted but must be put in the respective training manuals/
tracks for couple coordinators. (refer to appendix)
3-Year Pastoral Formation Track
B. Areas of Growth
In our pastoral formation, we recognized the different aspects
of life that our YFC members are surrounded with. After his/her
self, the family is the next surrounding aspect followed by the
community of Couples for Christ and eventually the society. These
are aspects where our YFC members play their role person, family
member (son/daughter), family ministry member, and a citizen.
fter hearing all the roles that we play as Couple Coordinators, we do

not just simply do the above-mentioned tasks. YFC as a ministry has came
up with a formation track that every YFC member must undergo. The
formation progression, which we call phases of evangelization, lasts for
three years with specific objectives per year. The activities per year also try
to affect the areas of growth of YFC from self to the society. The following
are the summary of the phases of evangelization and the areas of growth
respectively:
1. Self This is how a youth member sees himself.

2. Family This is talks about how YFC should relate towards
his family members.
A. Phases of Evangelization
The Phases of Evangelization is the general theme of the
foundation for a certain year in the track. YFC ministry sees the
first year as all about knowing the faith. On the second year, it
focuses on deepening the faith and developing it. Lastly, on the
third year, we concentrate on living out the faith and putting into
practice what we have learned.
3. Community This is the relationship of the youth member

between the bigger community of CFC and Catholic
Church.
4. Society This is revolves around the relationship between
the YFC member and to his country.
C. Level of Implementation
YEAR 1 KNOWING THE FAITH

This is the phase when a YFC member starts getting to

know God more and is learning to experience belonging
to a support community like YFC.
The youth starts getting to know their own family more in

the light of Christian values and principles.
They start being open to the idea that loving the poor is
an expression of loving God.
YEAR 2 DEEPENING THE FAITH

This is the phase where a YFC is called to a deeper

relationship with God by taking a more active role in the
family and by taking faith a step higher by exemplifying
excellence in studies and living a 100% Free life.
YEAR 3 LIVING OUT THE FAITH

This is the phase where a YFCs conviction is strengthened
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All activities except for the Youth Camp should be done at the
cluster level.
D. Formation Progression
The following is an outlook of the YFC formation with regards
to the Phases of Evangelization and the areas of growth of the YFC.
(See 3-year Formation Track Brief Explanation in Annex C).
Areas of
Growth
SELF
YEAR 1
Knowing the faith
YEAR 2
Deepening the faith
YEAR 3
Living out the
Faith
YOUTH CAMP
(weekend activity)
DISCOVERY CAMP
(weekend activity)
1 year after Youth
Camp
VOCATION
RECOLLECTION
(whole day)
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FAMILY LIFE
COMMUNITY
LIFE
SOCIETAL
FAMILY CULTURE
(whole day)
3 months after
Covenant Orientation
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International Leaders Conference
PARENTS
HONORING
(evening activity)
BEST WEEKEND
(weekend activity)
April
COVENANT
ORIENTATION
(whole day)
3 months after Youth
Camp
100% FREE
(whole day)
YOUTH POWER
(whole day)
STAKE FOR THE

NATION
(half day Activity)
CHURCH &
Sacraments
(half day activity)
Y AD
(Whole day)
Cycle of Activities
Cluster
Heads LevelUp Training
July
Chapter
Heads
Overnight
SHOUT
Mission
Trips
Highschool
High
Club-selling
YCOM
Academy
Couple Coordinators Conference
September
Sector Conference (MM)
October
Regional Youth Conference/ Metrocon

Parish
Priest Day
December
High School
Based
Campus Tour
(For a more detailed description of each activity, a per program orientation can be given
to have better comprehension.)
B. Monthly Cycle of Activities

Aside from the major activities, YFC has a monthly activity
(which can be replaced to give way to the major activities). The
monthly activities of an area should include a chapter assembly,
2 regular households, a leaders gathering, a program training (if
there is a need for the programs to coordinate), and a recollection
(it it is needed). The leaders of the area can decide the sequence
and flow of the area monthly cycle of activities. YFC realized that
for youth formation to be effective, it should be frequent and
consistent. The table presented below is a sample monthly activity
of YFC.
TORCH
YCOM
Week
Activity
1st
TORCH Assembly
Chapter Assembly
HH Meeting
2nd
Leaders Assembly
February
Campus Yearend
Campus Fresh
Freshmen Care
August
The Annual Cycle of Activities is a line-up of activities that

concerns the YFC members. The leaders in the area can include the
important activities in a year according to the existing programs.
The table presented below is a sample annual cycle of activities of
a full grown YFC.
March
SHOUT
Mission Trips
Provincial Youth Conference (PM)

Couple Coordinators Conference
A. YFC Annual Cycle of Activities
January
SHOUT
Mission Trips
HPV Weekend
November
Campus
Based
SHOUT
Mission Trips
Execom
Training
June
FC as a ministry has the following cycle of activities. Other country

can have other cycle of activities in different programs depending on the
start of the academic year. As for the monthly cycle of activities, this is
highly encouraged to all areas.
Community
Based
SHOUT
Mission Trips
May
*while some modules must be conducted in a specific time frame (e.g. Covenant Orientation which should happen 3 months after the Youth Camp), others are left to the discretion
of the Cluster Couple Coordinators and their youth heads, provided that they fall under the
specific year of the youths membership in YFC.
Month
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Homecoming
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3rd
HH Meeting
4th
Program Training
(For a more detailed concept of conducting a HH Meeting, Chapter Assembly, and Leaders
Assembly see Annex D, E, and F respectively.)
Conclusion
The Lord has brought YFC to greater heights since 1993. A lot of
programs have developed and people who have grown deeper to Christ.
We have heard our scope of service and everything that this service
demands. Let us not be consumed of everything that we have seen and
heard. Let us allow God to help us in this great mission that He has called
us to do.
CHAPTER 2
CONDUCTING ONE-ON-ONES WITH THE

YOUTH
Workshop One of the Basic Couple Coordinators Training
WORKSHOP DYNAMICS
Objectives
1. To learn how to live out their role of being pastors to the young
through regular one-on-ones with the YFC members.
2. To learn the proper way of having one-on-ones with the youth.
Dynamics
1. Mini Pastoral Talk

This Mini Pastoral Talk is given as an exhortation and overview

of the Spirit behind conducting one-on-ones. The following
talk points are given as a guide in the exhortation:
Talk Points:
Our Role as Pastors to the young
--
a privilege
--
an opportunity
One-on-one is our tool as Pastors to the Young

--
an opportunity to know our YFC more
--
an opportunity to guide them and support

them
--
an opportunity to love and pray for them
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2. Workshop Proper: Triad Workshop

The speaker instructs the participants to group themselves in
threes (3).
One YFC + two (2) CCs (if YFC are available)
Or three (3) CCs (if no YFC can join the workshop)

Each person in the triad will be assigned to play the following

roles:
YFC member
CC giving the one-on-one
CC as Observer
YFC members (either real YFC or CCs assigned to act as YFC)

will be given certain situations or experiences that they will
share to the CCs in-charge of giving them one-on-one. (See
Situations for One-on-Ones in Annex D)
The observer will write down comments and take note of

inputs that he/she has observed as he/she listens to the mock
one-on-one.
When the allotted time for the mock one-on-ones is finished,

the speaker will ask volunteers from the triads to share based
on the following criteria:
YFC will share how the CC handled him/her.
CC will share how he/she handled the YFC.
Observer will share his/her observations from the
one-on-ones.
After the sharing, the Speaker proceeds in presenting the

proper way of conducting one-on-ones in YFC.
2. Basic Guidelines in Conducting One-on-ones with the Youth (must

be with PowerPoint presentation)
3. Closing Prayer
Speakers Profile
A CFC brother (preferably a CC) of good pastoral integrity who has had
many experiences of One-on-Ones in the community, but more importantly
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with YFC; he must be able give concrete examples of his encounters with
the youth during one-on-one.
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1. Schedule the one-on-one at least a week before the actual date.

2. Pray and discern Gods direction for the one-on-one.
A. Personal Life
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CONDUCTING ONE-ON-ONES WITH THE

YOUTH
Workshop One of the Basic Couple Coordinators Training
WORKSHOP OUTLINE
Basic Guidelines in Conducting One-on-ones with

the Youth
As
CCs, we need to have a constant one-on-one with our YFC

mission-partners. Chapter Couple Coordinators have their Chapter Youth
Heads with which they need to have one-on-ones with, Cluster Couple
Coordinators have their Cluster Youth Heads, Sector Couple Coordinators
have their Sector Youth Heads, Program Couple Coordinators have their
Program Youth Heads, Provincial Couple Coordinators have their Provincial
Youth Heads/Mission Volunteers/Fulltime Pastoral Workers, and Overall Sector Couple Coordinators have their Over-all Sector Youth Heads/
Mission Volunteers/Area Fulltime Pastoral Workers to take care.
Our YFC Youth Heads have been given the anointing to conduct oneon-ones to the YFC members under their stewardship. However, situations
may arise wherein the YFC leader cannot handle the YFC members pastoral
concern that has been brought up during their one-on-one (e.g. serious
family problems, grave sins). It is during this time that the YFC leader needs
to endorse that certain YFC member to his Couple Coordinator, and the CC
will be the one to have a one-on-one with that YFC.
Hence, the guidelines below are used for conducting regular one-onones with our youth.1
Prior to the One-on-One

1
There is also a special/guided process of one-on-ones given to the youth whenever
special concerns/issues are encountered. For this, refer to the Special One-on-Ones Workshop of the
Three Year Couple Coordinators Training Track.
B. Family Life
C. School Life
D. Prayer Life
E. Love Life
F. Service Life
3. Advise youth on the topic of the one-on-one so that he/she can
also pray for leading, revelation.
4. Set up the one-on-one in an appropriate venue at an appropriate
time.
A. Appropriate venue a place where both parties can discuss
with ease and comfort; a quiet, private place.
--
preferably at home of either party
--
free from disturbances, phone calls
B. Appropriate time both parties free at this time, no pressing

appointments that may disrupt free flow of discussion.
5. The one-on-ones should be conducted by the CFC Couple
Coordinator Brother to YFC Brother and CFC Couple Coordinator
Sister to YFC Sister.
On the day of the One-on-One

1. The Couple Coordinator conducting the one-on-one should be at
the venue fifteen (15) minutes prior or exactly at the agreed time.
2. As soon as the youth arrives and settles down, the Couple
Coordinator should start the one-on-one.
3. Have a short opening prayer, ensuring the atmosphere of trust,
openness, honesty and wisdom.
4. State the purpose/direction of the one-on-one. Since one-onones are done regularly, the primary purpose is to check up on
the life of the youth, and to get to know them on a deeper level.
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5. Initiate the first question. However, in the ensuing discussion the

Couple Coordinator should be more of a listener: trying to absorb
as much of what the youth is trying to say.
6. Throughout the one-on-one, the Couple Coordinator should
ensure understanding by summarizing the sharing of the youth.
7. The Couple Coordinator should mentally take note of pastoral
issues that need to be discussed more incisively. An action plan to
address the pastoral issues raised must be discussed.
8. The Couple Coordinator summarizes points shared, including
actions agreed on for pastoral issues. He then asks if there are
additional points that the youth may have missed or wishes to ask.
9. The Couple Coordinator closes with a short prayer of thanksgiving
and empowerment.
Post One-on-One Guidelines

1. One-on-one dialogue between the Couple Coordinator and youth
leader should be scheduled every quarter. The entire dialogue
may take a maximum of two (2) hours.
2. For succeeding one-on-ones, the Couple Coordinator should refer
to outputs from the previous one-on-one.
3. The Couple Coordinator should follow through with the youth
action points of the one-on-one in between the scheduled
sessions.
(Note: CCs should also conduct one-on-ones with their co-Couple Coordinators to
check on their service related roles.)
Tips for the Couple Coordinator

1. The Couple Coordinator should coach/facilitate the youth to
articulate/express ones self. Practice active listening techniques
asking follow-up questions, paraphrasing.
2. The Couple Coordinators goal should be more of knowing the
youth better through what is being shared, more than giving
corrections, or reprimanding.
3. One should have a mental picture of the key points of the sharing,
especially those items with pastoral implications.
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4. Taking down notes while the one-on-one is ongoing is not an

option as this can intimidate the youth and affect the openness with
which the sharing is being made. If the CC really has a complete
and absolute need to take down notes, a careful explanation and
expressed permission needs to be asked first from the youth.
5. The CC should take care that the one-on-one not fall into a
corporate by-the-book interview versus personal tone. This is
still a personal sharing, and the points above are just given for
guidance.
Conclusion
ne-on-ones are a major source of joy for Couple Coordinators and

youth alike. It gives way to not just a stronger service relationship in the
mission, but a fuller and nourishing love and friendship as well. As has been
previously stated in Session One, our community is all about relationships
after all. As Couple Coordinators, let us pray for the grace and humility to
become the Lords mouthpieces as He reaches out to His youth. We may
be good conversationalists or not, but so long as we continue to be open
to be used by the Lord, the victory will always belong to Him in the end.
(Speaker ends with a Closing Prayer of thanksgiving and empowerment)
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Speakers Profile
CHAPTER 2
LEADING A PRAYER MEETING

Workshop Two of the Basic Couple Coordinators Training
WORKSHOP DYNAMICS
Rationale
he Prayer Meeting is one of the most concrete and intimate venues

where one can experience the greatness of Christs love. It is where personal
stories, realizations, and Gods messages are brought to life. Prayer
meetings are held regularly to sustain the continuity and consistency of
a members growth towards Christ. The presence of Couple Coordinators
(CCs) in these prayer meetings is a must, for a YFC activity without CCs are
like children without parents. But more than overseers, CCs also need to
be on the ground and provide hands-on support for the YFC leaders who
are spearheading the prayer meetings. Thus, this Workshop is designed to
equip the CCs with the knowledge and skill in understanding and ultimately
leading a Prayer Meeting.
Objectives
1. To see the importance of Prayer Meetings in the mission of YFC.
2. To understand the basic elements of a Prayer Meeting.
3. To give a background on how it is to lead a Prayer Meeting.
Dynamics
(Note: This is a plenary workshop)
1. Talk Proper
2. Workshop Proper: Mock Prayer Meeting
3. Sharing
4. Open Forum
A YFC Cluster Youth Head or a very experienced YFC Chapter leader

(whether in Community based, High School based or Campus based),
one who has already led a Prayer Meeting (be it a Chapter Assembly for
Community based, Club Meeting for High School based, and/or Prayer
Meeting for Campus based); also, the Youth Head must have a good
working relationship with his/her Couple Coordinators, and particularly
one who has no difficulty in relating to and communicating with Couple
Coordinators.
Or a Couple Coordinator (preferably a Chapter Couple Coordinator
or High School based Program Coordinator or Campus based Program
Coordinator) who has a very good experience in overseeing and leading
Prayer Meetings, someone who is immersed in YFC and who has a good
working relationship with his/her Youth Heads as well.
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A. Relationships
CHAPTER 2
LEADING A PRAYER MEETING

Workshop Two of the Basic Couple Coordinators Training
WORKSHOP OUTLINE
Introduction
rayer meetings create a venue for the youth to intimately experience

the reality of Gods love through fun, freedom, friendship, and faith. It is a
venue where God will allow us Couple Coordinators (CCs) to personally see
how God has been working in the lives of our youth, giving us a chance to
witness the progress of growth in their faith. As Couple Coordinators, it is
our responsibility to work hand-in-hand with our Youth Heads in leading
our members into a Jesus-experience in these meetings. Therefore it is
highly important for us to know and fully understand what it means to lead
a Prayer Meeting.
Elements of a Prayer Meeting
Prayer Meeting is a regular monthly gathering of all members of

a YFC Chapter, Club, or Organization. The prayer meeting is conducted
as a Chapter Assembly (for Community Based), a General Assembly (for
High School Based), and a Prayer Meeting (for Campus Based). Certain
YFC leaders spearhead these prayer meetings throughout the different
programs, namely: the Chapter Youth Heads together with the Chapter
CCs for Community based Chapter Assemblies, the YFC Vice President (VP)
for Evangelization with the assistance of the YFC High School Program
Volunteer (HPV) and YFC Club Moderator for High School based General
Assemblies, and the YFC Executive Vice President (EVP) with the assistance
of the YFC Campus Program Volunteer (PV) for Campus based Prayer
Meetings.
In order to create a successful prayer meeting, one must consider the
following elements:
The prayer meeting is a venue for everyone to build and nurture

relationships. It is an opportunity for the participants to meet new
people and establish friendships. This can be done through group
discussions, games, or icebreakers that can create an atmosphere
of fun, trust, and sincerity with each other. At the same time, this is
also the chance for the CCs to get to know the YFC members that
they are taking care of, and to establish friendships with other CCs.
The prayer meeting leader is encouraged to have a good
relationship with the people attending the meeting, along with
the other friendly YFC leaders and CCs.
B. Worship
As CCs, it is important for us to see to it that the presence
of God is experienced and felt in every meeting, and worship is
the time when people have the opportunity to come into Gods
presence. In YFC, we stress the need and opportunity for each
member to experience and grow in faith, and worship greatly aids
in this. In worship, each person gets to personally experience the
love and faithfulness of Christ. In prayer meetings, it is important
that the YFC worship leader be able to exhort and bring everyone
into a prayerful atmosphere.
C. Talk/Activity
The talk or the activity is the gist of the prayer meeting: it is
the reason why we are having an assembly in the first place, and
it contains the whole message of that particular prayer meeting. It
is important that this will be delivered in an understandable way.
For chapter assemblies, the topics are taken from the Chapter
Assembly Topic Manual, while for the Collective Household
Assembly topics can be taken from the Household Topic Manual.
D. Sharing
The sharing is conducted to enhance the message of the
prayer meeting. This will help the listeners understand and capture
the points. It is encouraged that sharers are YFC members so that
the listeners can easily relate with the message. Sharers usually
convey stories about their life experiences and the victory of God
in those moments. Their experiences support a point or the main
topic of the assembly.
During the prayer meeting, the team can prepare two sharers
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and encourage more on the day itself. For those who are on-thespot sharers, the service team should listen first to the story of the
sharer before allowing them to share in front.
E. Processing
This is when the team leader connects all the parts of the
prayer meeting from the worship, to the talk/activity, and to the
sharing. This element is important because it gives the participants
a good grasp of Gods message throughout the entire activity. It
makes them fully understand and teaches them how to apply in
their lives everything that they learned in the meeting.
Prayer Meeting Sample Program

Duration of prayer meetings usually differ per area. Usually, it has a
duration of two (2) to four (4) hours. During that time, it is important that
one should know the following elements of the program:
Set-up one (1) hour
Gathering/Teaching of Songs (30 mins)
Exhortation & Worship (20 mins)
Talk/Activity (45 mins)
Sharings (30 mins)
Summary/Closing Prayer (10 mins)
The Prayer Meeting Leader

(Note: For purposes of the Mock Prayer Meeting later, the roles of the Prayer Meeting Leader
are discussed.)
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Exhort the crowd to be eager and excited of the activity by bringing

them into Gods presence
As he conducts his roles, it is important that he is also able to acquire
the following characteristics:
A. People Oriented
It is good for the prayer meeting leader to know what works
best for the members. He should know what it is that they would
be interested in, in order to keep things fun and entertaining for
them in the prayer meeting. He should also be in touch of what the
members may be generally experiencing or feeling at the moment
in order to better tailor-fit talks and processing points.
B. Inspiring
The prayer meeting leader is the one that leads people to
be in the presence of God. Therefore, he must be able to excite
the crowd into preparing themselves to listen to Gods personal
message for them. He can do this by sharing personal experiences
or inspiring stories that can be related to the topic, for he can then
use this as a starting point for discussing the topic.
C. Attentive
The prayer meeting leader should be the most attentive in
the gathering. He needs to listen to sharers, speakers, and to the
prophetic messages, mainly because Gods Word can be seen
in different parts of the assembly. He then connects all of Gods
messages heard throughout the prayer meeting. The prayer
meeting leader can carry a pen and paper in order to immediately
catch what the Lord is trying to say in every activity.
Important Considerations
The Prayer Meeting Leader is important in the over-all success of the

activity. He should be able to:
As one plans a Prayer Meeting, it is important to take note of the

following:
Welcome the participants as they arrive at the venue, making sure

that they are at ease and comfortable in being part of the meeting
1. The ideal seating arrangement in an assembly is square or oval

where everyone can hear the speaker in front.
Facilitate the entire activity by being the emcee of the assembly

and tying one segment to the next
2. Avoid having the participants face the door or window so that

they wont get distracted by the people entering/passing by, or by
the things going on outside the venue.
Process the topic, the sharings, and the exhortation to the worship
in order to give the members a good grasp of the topic
3. Gathering songs are intended to gather members. No matter how
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many people are already there during the prayer meeting, the
Music Ministry should start singing or teaching songs the moment
a participant has already arrived.
Conclusion
CHAPTER 2
The Lord has given us the privilege of introducing Christ and the
culture of YFC to our members. He has equipped us with the basic skills
and knowledge in order to carry out this exciting task. As CCs now ready
to go on mission, let us strive to be consistent and effective in our prayer
meetings, knowing that all our efforts will help bring our members closer
to Christ.
MOCK PRAYER MEETING

T
he Mock Prayer Meeting is conducted in order for the CCs to get a

good grasp and idea of what transpires throughout the whole activity. The
goal is for them to learn how to handle the prayer meeting, understand
how the members may feel or react during the event, and have awareness
on the various skills and tips that they need to work on. As the service team
conducts this, it is important to take note of the following guidelines:
1. All the CC participants will act as the service team of the Mock
Prayer Meeting, while the service team will act as participants.
2. The Speaker will assign a CC brother participant to be the team
leader of the mock prayer meeting.
3. From there, the mock prayer meeting team leader will decide
on what assignment he/she will give to the other participants:
speaker, secretariat, program, sharer, emcee, logistics, etc.
4. The participants are given twenty (20) to thirty (30) minutes to
prepare.
5. After thirty (30) minutes, they will start the mock assembly. The
service team, acting as participants, may take on certain roles
throughout the event. The roles portray different kinds of attitudes
that members may display throughout a Prayer Meeting (e.g. the
shy one, the one thats too loud, the one thats bored etc.).
6. The mock assembly runs for twenty (20) minutes. It is expected
that all the elements of the Prayer Meeting as discussed earlier
would be present, and the suggested schedule of a typical Prayer
Meeting is followed.
7. The service team should observe how the participants are
conducting the event.
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8. After the mock assembly, the speaker can ask at least two (2) to
three (3) participants to share.
9. The speaker will then give specific inputs, observations, and
suggestions, about the activity.
ANNEX A
SAMPLE PROBLEM TREE AND SAMPLE

SOLUTION TREE
Sample Problem Tree
Sample Solution Tree
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ANNEX B
100% FREE CONCEPT PAPER
Christ intends for us to be free, but this world has a different meaning
of freedom. It is a common notion to associate freedom with the thought
of doing anything that we would want to do. The world has placed real
Freedom in a negative light. As children of God, we use the freedom that
He Himself has given us to achieve our main purpose of loving, honoring,
and serving Him.
Therefore, 100% Free is defined as:
A. Living in the Fullness of Life (Promise)
This means experiencing the life that we are meant to live
as Christians, full of joy, love, and freedom. It means fulfilling the
great plan that God has set out for us, living in the light of His love.
It means being who we are meant to be.
Rationale
Purity and chastity have always been the values that we aim to uphold
B. Breaking from Bondage (Decision)
as Christians. However, this has been an issue for the youth, especially
because of the fast-paced, rapidly changing lifestyle today. The views and
stands that the new generation is being taught about purity and chastity
are either lacking or distorted in information.
As Youth for Christ, we always seek to put our name into a lifestyle
as we try to live out the 7 YFC IDs. In every aspect of our lives, the aim
should be to become witnesses of Gods transforming love to millions of
our fellow youth who wish to experience the same. Thus said, one of the
identities of Youth for Christ is to live a 100% free lifestyle.
Although our previous 100% Pure program has been effective for a
time, with schools and parishes wanting to know more about it, comments
have arisen regarding the old programs terminologies, technicalities
and approach. The 100% Pure Principles have been said to be too
condemning, harsh, or rigid. Thus, a new approach and a new name is
formed, the concept of 100% Free. Below is a fleshed out overview of this
newly repackaged YFC identity- 100% Free.
What is 100% Free?
ore than just being an advocacy, 100% Free is our IDENTITY as

Youth For Christ members. This is our response to the bigger conviction
of Couples for Christ called PRO-LIFE. This identity anchors on the verse:
For freedom Christ set us free; so stand firm and do not submit again to
the yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1
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This means removing the chains of sin. This means living our
lives free from guilt, temptation, addiction, masks, negativity,
bad labels, and insecurities. This means removing all barriers or
hindrances from being with God.
C. Advocating Life (Conviction)
100% Free essentially means living a great life, and this is
what we want everyone to know and fight for. 100% Free means
that every child of God should experience this as well. We pass on
this knowledge of freedom and help others to free themselves.
Therefore, we, as Youth for Christ, fight the right to live this great
life planned by God for us.
In other words, we proclaim: BE FREE. BREAK FREE. LIVE FREE.
The Free Life
t takes effort, courage, and the ability to be steadfast in ones

decision in order to maintain and continue being 100% Free. Our 100%
Free Identity stands on THREE basic principles and made firm by EIGHT
conviction statements. Living the free life allows us to be:
A. Free to Live
Free to Live stands by the conviction statements that support
taking care of our own bodies. It is a principle discouraging
substance abuse that can lead to not only an unhealthy lifestyle,
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but also to sin. The following are the Conviction Statements that
champion this principle:
1. Zero Drugs YFC says no to substance/drug abuse.
2. Smoke Free YFC says no to smoking.
3. 0% Alcohol YFC believes that drinking alcohol is not
a sin in itself. But young as we are, our bodies could not
handle and/or control alcoholic content. YFC believes in
practicing self-control and clean fun. YFC stands by the
fact that we dont have to drink alcoholic beverages and
get drunk in order to experience fun.
B. Free to Be
Free to Be stands by the conviction statements that uphold
being who we really are, both in name and in essence. This means
living out our true selves and who we are made to be. It encourages
living out the roles of a man and woman, in accordance to Gods
plan. The following are the Conviction Statements that champion
this principle:
1. Pure Inside and Out YFC believes not only in the purity
of our bodies per se but also purity at our very core. We
believe in purity of thought, speech, and action. Our hearts
and minds are the core of our being and it is important
that these be free from negativity and lustfulness. This
means YFC discourages physical self-gratification, and
avoids green jokes and swearing.
2. 100% Man and Woman YFC believes that God has
created specific roles for us as men and women. YFC
believes that we are designed to be man and woman in
order to live with each other and work together for His
purpose. We encourage the youth to live their identities
as they were created, either as man or woman. We are also
taught to help our brothers and sisters that are having
trouble in realizing their identity in Gods plan.
3. Free from Pornography YFC believes that our bodies
are created sacred by God and should not be exploited
for selfish pleasure. YFC believes that minds are powerful
cultivators of our actions and thus should be free
from lustful/malicious thoughts that are promoted in
pornographic materials.
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C. FREE to LOVE
Free to Love stands by the basic principles of upholding the
genuine kind of love that the Lord has given us. This means loving
the way that God has taught us, unconditional and unfailing. This
means believing in the kind of love that is learned, experienced,
and given in Gods time. This means that we dont have to enter
into a romantic relationship to feel the genuine and real kind of
love. And as sons and daughters of God, we have the ability to
give real love. The following are the Conviction Statements that
champion this principle:
1. Virgin and Proud YFC believes that sex is a sacred gift
given by God, a gift that is appropriate only for marriage/
the Sacrament of Matrimony. YFC believes that sex in
essence is used for Pro-Creation. And thus being virgin
and proud means having dignity and integrity. It means
loving yourself and experiencing the kind of love that
is not just bound by physical intimacy. Being virgin and
proud goes beyond technical and physical virginity, which
only relies on its definition.
This also means that we, as Youth for Christ, should
not engage in pre-marital sex. YFC believes that sex is a
gift intended only for pro-creation between two mature
adults, joined by God in marriage.
2. Real Love Waits Real love is defined as the genuine
kind of love that comes as a GIFT from God. Like a gift,
it should be made precious; taken cared off, and received
in its proper time. YFC believes that special romantic
relationships are examples of this kind of gift. Thus, we
believe in the essence of waiting, as we prepare ourselves
to receive this Gift in His perfect time.
While waiting for the right time and at our age, we
as YFC should focus our time, love, and devotion on
our relationships with parents, friends, and siblings first.
YFC believes that our age is the time to build lasting
relationships with these loved ones, and not lead us to
be isolated from them because of early and premature
romantic relationships.
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ANNEX C
3-YEAR PASTORAL FORMATION TRACK

OVERVIEW
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He starts to get to know his family more in the light of Christian

values and principles.
He starts being open to the idea that loving the poor is an

expression of loving God.
YEAR 2 DEEPENING THE FAITH

This is the phase where a YFC is called to a deeper relationship

with God by taking a more active role in the family, and by
taking faith a step higher through exemplifying excellence in
studies and living a 100% Free life.
YEAR 3 LIVING OUT THE FAITH
YFC seeks to empower the YFC members through pastoral formation,
which will help them in their spiritual growth and nourishment. We in

the YFC ministry also acknowledge the fact that our members need to
grow not only in their personal relationship with God, but also in their
relationship with their family, friends, the community, and the society
where they belong in.
More so, YFC believes that intense pastoral support is needed by the
members not just in the first year of their membership, but all throughout
their YFC life. Because of this, YFC sought to create a pastoral formation
track that will assist them in their gradual growth as sons and daughters
of God. Hence, the 3-Year Pastoral Formation Track for YFC general
membership.
The 3-Year Pastoral Formation (PF) Track is the pastoral module of
Youth For Christ that is given to every single member, regardless of area or
program of service. It is composed of twelve (12) modules, starting with a
Youth Camp, the entry point to YFC.
Phases of Evangelization
This is the phase where a YFCs conviction is strengthened and

lived out by taking active discernments for the future, actively
participating in the sacraments and workings of the bigger
Catholic Church, and by taking a pro-active stand on issues in
the society.
Summary of Formation Tracks

YEAR 1
A. YOUTH CAMP
The Youth Camp is the entry point into YFC. It is a 2-day
and 2-night weekend activity that introduces the youth to a
new life in Christ through YFC, founded in Gods ultimate love
for them. This will start their journey as a YFC member, and will
open new and exciting opportunities for them to grow in their
personal relationship with God.

The Revised Youth Camp Manual (2011 Edition) features

a more extensive explanation of the Youth Camp: its
compositions, activities and sessions. It will address the
question How is the Youth Camp conducted really? and
will lay down the principles behind its activities, doing
away with the practices that is not really part of our culture
but have nevertheless been done over the years.
This includes new handbooks for the Team Leaders,

Facilitators, and Prayer Warriors.
he 3-Year Pastoral Formation (PFO) Track caters to three (3)

Phases of Evangelization, which represent the number of years of the YFC
membership.
YEAR 1 KNOWING THE FAITH

This is the phase where a YFC starts getting to know God more
and experiences belonging in a support community like YFC.
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B. COVENANT ORIENTATION
dealing with these aspects. It also serves to refresh the YFC

members of their Youth Camp experience the year before. This
activity aims to bring them to a deeper level of commitment
to God, to YFC, and to their households.
The Covenant Orientation (CO) is the Pastoral Formation

Track that lays down our commitments as YFC members, as
shown in the YFC Covenant Card.
F. PARENTS HONORING NIGHT
Objectives:

Learn and understand the covenant of a CFC Youth

for Christ member.
Renew and deepen our commitment to Christ by

understanding and following our covenant with Him.
Develop a sense of identity and responsibility in

our role as a believer of the Catholic Faith and as a
member of our church, our family, our community
and our country.
Inspire the youth to mature in their Christian life

through YFC.
Live out the covenant of YFC through the pastoral

formation and activities.
C. FAMILY CULTURE
This is a whole day activity, given in a YFC members first
year. It allows our YFC members to appreciate different family
cultures, thus encouraging them to appreciate their own
family. This appreciation moves them to start praying for each
of their own family members.
D. YOUTH POWER

This is a whole-day activity, given in a YFC members first
year. It focuses on YFCs response to the social dimension of
the gospel, which is to love others, especially the poor. It brings
awareness to the youth that this is part of our expression of
our love for God.
YEAR 2
E. DISCOVERY CAMP
The Discovery Camp is the 1st pastoral formation track on
the members 2nd year in YFC. It is given one year after the
Youth Camp. This talks more extensively about the different
aspects of a YFCs life and shows the YFC Christian way of
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This is an evening activity, given in a YFC members second

year. This is a fellowship activity, which gives the YFC members
a chance to appreciate their parents and vocally honor them
in front of others.
G. 100% FREE
This is a whole-day activity, given in a YFC members
second year. This is a launching of the 100% Free concept,
coming from the previous 100% Pure advocacy. It is an
overview of all the repackaged Principles and Advocacies that
is now 100% Free, given in a creative and comprehensible
manner. It is, all in all, encouraging the YFC into aiming and
advocating a life that is free from the bondage of sin and the
lures of the world.

H. STAKE FOR THE NATION

This is a half-day activity, given in a YFC members second
year. This pastoral formation highlights the highest calling
of every YFC: being a student. It makes them see that their
education is a gift, moving them to strive harder to be the best
student for the Lord.
YEAR 3

I.
VOCATION RECOLLECTION
This is a whole day activity, which gives the YFC members
a venue to appreciate the different vocations, and perceive
Gods personal calling for them. It is given in a YFC members
third year. This moves them to start discerning and praying for
Gods personal purpose and plan for their lives.
J.
BEST WEEKEND
This is an overnight activity given to a YFC member who is
in the third year of the YFC formation track. It is a Father-son
and Mother-daughter bonding activity.
This activity reinforces the YFCs role in the family as they
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enter into a camp with their own father/mother. It is a great

venue for bonding and sharing between the father and his son
and between the mother and her daughter. This is also seen as
an evangelistic experience as well for the parents who are not
yet members of CFC.
K. CHURCH AND SACRAMENTS
This is a whole-day, immersion-type activity, given in a
YFC members third year. It is a venue for the YFC to further
appreciate their faith through our relationship with the bigger
Catholic Church.
ANNEX D
THE YFC HOUSEHOLD TOPIC MANUAL

GUIDE
L. Y-AD (Youth Advocate)

This is a whole-day activity, given in a YFC members third
year. It is an activity where YFCs will learn how to make active
stands as YFC in the society. This teaches them to translate
their Christian ideals and values into concrete advocacies,
moving them to fight for what they believe in.
The What
he Household is the basic unit in the structure of Youth for Christ.

This is the avenue where YFC members get to experience the greatness
of Christs amazing love on a peronal level as they share with one another
their struggles and victories, tragedies and triumphs, and realization in
every aspect of their lives. Trust is built as they open their minds and hearts
to their fellow household members. It is also a place for the members
to deepen their relationship with God through prayer, worship, and in
listening to His messages for them. There are usually 4-7 members in one
Household group.
As we lead our respective Households, it is important for us to remeber
the following guidelines:
1. To have more openness, understanding and better handling, it is
ideal that the household of the brothers be separated from that of
the sisters, with a brother and a sister leading respectively.
2. Households are conducted twice every month, apart from the
regular meeting of the Chapter, depending on the availability of
the members.
3. Ideally, a Household is finalized right after its members finishes
the Youth Camp.
The Purpose
his manual is designed to further affirm the value of fun, friendship,

freedom and faith. It aims to provide sutable topics and activities, so that
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every Household will become a place of nourishment and fellowship

for the members as they grow and tread the path of a good and happy
Christian life. However, in order to fully maximize this manual, the readers
must have already undergone the Household Leaders Training (HLT).
The How
This manual contains topic outlines that will guide us in the delivery
of our chosen topic. Each outline consists of the following elements:
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3 Year Household Prayer Meeting Topics

YEAR 1
ATTRACTION
YEAR 2
SUSTAINABILITY
YEAR 3
EMPOWERMENT
FEEL LIKE JESUS
MISSIONARY
THINK LIKE JESUS
LIVE LIKE JESUS
Topic 1: Youre Invited

(Eagerness to be part of the
activities of our community)
Topic 24: Exchange Gift

(Openness to learn new
things)
Topic 47: Its not about

me
(Total Reliance on God)
Topic 2: When Im with

you
(Living out the joy of prayer
and worship)
Topic 25: Send Me

(Servanthood)
Topic 48: Win

(Courage and Boldness
to proclaim Gods Word)
Topic 49: Tell the World

(Endurance in Mission)
WHAT IN THE WORLD!
OH, I SEE
Title
This is the topic stated in a simple yet catchy

phrase.
Value
The is the main lesson that we want to impart

to our YFC members.
Topic 3: Take my hand

(Trusting Others)
Topic 26: Mission

Possible
(Creativity and
Resourcefulness)
Anchor Verse
This reminds us that the topic is based on

Gods Word, making it real, and everlasting.
Topic 4: Ears of Joy

(Humility and respect
through listening
Topic 27: Tattooed on my

Mind
(Loyalty to God)
Objectives
These give us a clear idea of what the main

topic is trying to achieve.
Mechanics
These instruct us on how to go about the

entire household by the detail.
Guide Questions
These bring out the youths inner thoughts

and feelings about a particular topic. It
encourages them to understand themselves
better. These questions also pave the way for
a deeper relationship of trust and openness
within the Household.
Lessons
These are what we want our members to hold

on to by the end of the Household, assisting
them in applying it to their everyday lives.
Other Anchor Verses
These support the Anchor Verse.
Action Plans
Our households do not necessarily end

when we close it with a prayer. Action plans
create opportunities for our members to
apply what they have learned; making their
learning a habit, then a lifestyle.
SELF-DISCOVERY
Topic 5: Meekness, not
weakness
(Humility in accepting our
own weaknesses)
MODEL OF EXCELLENCE
SELF-DEVELOPMENT
Topic 28: One Track, One
Mind
(Focus and Knowing ones
priorities)
SELF-DUPLICATION
Topic 50: On the
Ground
(Humility in being a good
example to others)
Topic 6: Silent Mode

(Growing in our prayer time)
Topic 29: Jack and Jill and

their trades
(Discovering and enhancing
your gifts)
Topic 51: Becoming

the Gift
(Sharing ones life to
others)
Topic 7: Rabbit or Turtle

(Focus and Determination)
Topic 30: Rough Riders

(Perseverance and
Determination)
Topic 52: Anything but

Ordinary
(Honesty, Trust, Listening
and Respect)
Topic 8: Take the lead

(Initiative and Perseverance)
Topic 31: Even the

Smallest Detail
(Diligence and Endurance)
LESS FOR SELF

Topic 9: Nothing More
(Contentment)
CHAMPION OF THE POOR

MORE FOR OTHERS
Topic 32: Share a Load
(Generosity)
ENOUGH FOR ALL

Topic 53: Mother
Theresa: Hero of the
Poor
(Commitment and
service to others)
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Topic 10: Simply JC

(Simplicity)
Topic 33: Count me In

(Compassion for brothers
and sisters in need)
Topic 54: Hands On

Work
(Servant Leadership)
Topic 11: Genuine Love,

Genuine Service
(Servanthood)
Topic 34: All in One

(Commitment in our work
and mission with the poor)
Topic 55: Generation

Next
(Making a difference)
PATRIOTIC
LOVING GODS PLAN
HONORING YOUR ROOTS
PASSION FOR
SERVICE
Topic 12: Be Loyal

(Loyalty to our heritage and
our roots)
Topic 35: Live Simply

(Living out our values as
good citizens)
Topic 56: One Love

(Living together in
Harmony and Peace)
Topic 13: Color it Green

(Respect for Culture and the
Environment)
Topic 36: Made to Be

(Understanding Gods plan
and purpose)
Topic 57: T Share

(Stewardship of ones
time, talent and treasure)
Topic 14: Live Out Loud

(Excellence in serving
others)
Topic 37: Meal of Justice

(Understanding the value of
justice)
Topic 58: You Complete

Me
(Being Patriots as a
response to Gods
faithfulness)
YOU ARE SPECIAL
TURNING POINT
Topic 15: The Best Gift

(Appreciating Gods Design)
Topic 38: Hidden Charges

(Building and having trust
with one another)
RISING FROM THE

FALL
Topic 59: Embrace the
Broken
(Compassion for others)
Topic 16: A Matter of

Integrity
(Value of Honor and
Integrity)
Topic 39: Accountability

Check
(Accountability)
Topic 60: Do IT!

(Confidence to overcome
temptation)
Topic 17: He Recognized

True Worth
(Appreciating our Worth
and Value as Gods
Creation)
Topic 40: Silly Rules vs.

Vital Standards
(Living out the Christian
Lifestyle)
Topic 61: I endure to

be pure
(Endurance to live a pure
lifestyle)
100% FREE
SINGLE MINDED FOR GOD

SEARCH-IN
SEEKING GODS WILL
Topic 18: My Prayer Life

(Growing in our prayer life)
Topic 41: Will of God

(Knowing Gods Will)
Topic 19: S.W.O.T ME

(Knowing Oneself)
Topic 42: Cross Roads

(Making Godly and loving
decisions)
EMBRACING VOCATION
Topic 62: Next
Attraction
(Appreciating the life and
mission of Singles for
Christ)
Topic 63: Standing
Firm
(Being firm in ones own
vocation)
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Topic 20: See Me Through

(Knowing oneself more
through others)
GOING BACK HOME
Topic 64: Wait on the

Lord
(Patience in waiting for
Gods plan to unfold in
ones life)
Topic 43: Obedience Step

by Step
(Learning to purify ones
desires)
SOURCE OF UNITY TO THE FAMILY

I AM HOME
UNITING HOME
Topic 21: Picture Perfect

(Appreciation of Gods plan
for the family)
Topic 44: Do you love me?

(Patience and Perseverance
in our family relationships)
Topic 65: House Party

(Understanding our Godgiven roles in the family)
Topic 22: Forever Gift

(Seeking the good in our
own family)
Topic 45: I Stand

Corrected
(Healing and Forgiveness)
Topic 66: Family

Portrait
(Perseverance in
witnessing to ones own
family)
Topic 23: Somewhere Out

There
(Appreciating the bigger
family of YFC and CFC)
Topic 46: Care to Chat

(Honesty, Trust, Listening
and Respect)
Topic 67: G.A.P. (Gods

Appointed Protector)
(Accountability in being
guardians of unity in the
home and in the family)
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3. Make the Choice

Once you have an idea of what your members need, check
the table of contents. Each chapter assembly is categorized into
each of the 7 YFC IDs, with at least 4 to 5 different topics for you
to choose from.
ANNEX E
THE YFC CHAPTER ASSEMBLY MANUAL

TOPIC GUIDE
The manual contains thirty-six (36) inspiring and nourishing topics
that can serve as a guide in choosing the appropriate topics for the Chapter
Assembly.
The manual is designed to further affirm the core principles of Fun,

Friendship, Freedom, and Faith. It serves as a source of nourishment and
fellowship among YFC as they grow into the path of a good and happy
Christian life.
4. Get Ready
Once you have made your choice, go to the page of your
selected YFC ID and topic, and you will see a step-by-step
instruction guide on how to go about with the topic for the
assembly.
5. Go!
Now that youre well guided, get your act together and move
into conquering more souls for God!
Table of Contents
YFC ID
How to use the Manual

1. Check the Calendar
Schedule and plan your Chapter Assembly ahead of time. This
is important so that you can prepare the necessary materials to
make the topic effective for teaching and discussion, and in so
doing provide an excellent and inspiring gathering for all your
members.
MISSIONARY
MODEL OF EXCELLENCE
2. Discern the Topic

As Couple Coordinators and Youth Heads, you should
first know the needs of your YFC. Work together in asking the
Household Heads about the immediate needs of their members.
Through this guide you can address their needs by selecting the
appropriate topic in your next assembly. Ask God for the gift of
discernment and then decide from the menu of topics listed in
this manual.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
TOPIC TITLE
On Hands and Knees
Kings Champion
Heart of a Winner
Burden for the Lost
Mission Impossible
Called to Serve
Banquet of Love
United in Christ
A Piece of Heaven
Stairway to Heaven
Down to Earth
Encounter to Remember
Simon Peter Says
Care Champ
A Jesus Experience
Standing in the Gap
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PATRIOT
100% FREE
SINGLE-MINDED FOR
GOD
BEING A SOURCE OF
UNITY TO THE FAMILY
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Keepers of Paradise
On Gods Side Always
Homeland
The Patriot
Created to Care
Foundation 1: True Colors
Foundation 2: Boy Meets Girl
Is Vanity Fair
Circle of Friends
In Pursuit of the Purpose
Body Builder
A Heart Like This
Following Christ
A Special Meal
Family Matters
Amazing Love
33
Buddy Watch
34
Reaching Out
35
36
In the Midst of the Storm

Family Strengths
Session Description
WHAT IS THERE?
DESCRIPTION
Title
A one-liner phrase that will give you an

idea of what the topic is all about.
YFC ID
Each topic reflects the YFC identity that

you can use to strengthen and discuss.
Anchor Verse
This is Bible verse on which the main topic

is anchored.
Objective
This is what the topic aims to achieve.
Dynamics
This is the step-by-step flow of the selected

topic for the assembly.
Expanded
Talk Outline
This is the main message of the entire

assembly. This allows you to talk about the
topic in a clearer and expanded way.
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Speaker/ Sharers Profile
This is a clear description of the ideal

people who can best discuss and share
about the specific topic.
Guide Questions
These guide questions serve as a chance

for the members to talk within their
discussion group/Household about what
they have learned from the topic.
Reflection Song/s
Through the reflection song, we allow YFC

members to not only listen and talk to
each other, but also to listen and talk to
God.
Other Verses
These supporting verses are suggested

readings to further stress out clearer
points about the topic being discussed.
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The YFC Leaders manual is a 3-year topic guide for the monthly
leaders assembly. The talks were written in order to strengthen the
different leadership values and characters that need to be developed and
strengthened by a true YFC Christian leader.
ANNEX F
THE YFC LEADERS ASSEMBLY MANUAL

TOPIC GUIDE
The What
Year 1- Leadership as Defined by Christ

The talks in the first year of the Leaders Assembly Manual aim to
strengthen the leadership values and qualities mirrored and shown by
Christ Himself. Through these talks, YFC leaders can follow the examples
of Christ leadership in serving others.
Year 2- Forming the Leader in You
The Leaders Assembly is a gathering of all YFC leaders that occur

regularly once a month. This manual contains 36 inspiring and nourishing
topics. There are 12 talks per year that we can use for the next three
years.
The talks in the second year of the Leaders Assembly Manual aim to
teach the YFC leaders how to apply and embody the values of leadership
in their own personal lives. Through these talks, YFC leaders can learn
these leadership values, not just on how they serve as leaders in YFC,
but to also live out these values in all aspects of their lives, in their
families, studies, relationships, and in the community.
The Purpose
Year 3- Bringing Out Chrsits Leadership in Others
The manual is designed to further affirm the value of fun, friendship,

freedom and faith. It serves as a venue for nourishment and fellowship
among YFC leaders as they grow into the path of a good and happy
Christian life.
The talks in the third year of the Leaders Assembly Manual aim
to encourage YFC leaders to also promote and be advocates of these
leadership values to others. These talks will allow YFC leaders to be
Gods instruments in teaching others, through their example, how they
can also embrace these values and be able to live them out.
The Venue
The venue of the leaders assembly depends on the chosen topic. The
usual venues are parish halls, clubhouses, classrooms, etc. As leaders in
your respective area, you are free to choose and discern the ideal and
appropriate venue for your activity.
The People
All the YFC leaders and YFC Couple Coordinators of your respective
are all invited to attend this regular assembly. Attendees for the Leaders
Assembly should have undergone the Leaders Retreat, an empowerment
retreat for new YFC leaders in the area.
Year 1-3 Progression of Talks
How to Use the Leaders Assembly Manual Topic

Guide
A. Check the calendar
Schedule and plan your leaders assembly ahead of time. This
is important so that you can provide an excellent and inspiring
gathering for all your leaders.
B. Discern the topic
As Couple Coordinators and Youth leaders, you will be the
best persons to know the needs of your leaders. Work together
in asking the household heads of the immediate needs of their
members which you can address in preparing for the topic in
your next assembly. Ask God for the gift of discernment and then
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decide from the menu of topic listed in this manual.

C. Make the choice
Once you have an idea on what your members need, check
the table of contents. Each leaders assembly is categorized into
each of the YFC IDs.
D. Get ready
Once you have made your choice, go to the page of your
selected YFC ID, Value and topic and you will see a step-by-step
instruction on how to go about the assembly.
E. Go!
Now that youre well guided, get your act together and move
into conquering more souls for God!
Leaders Assembly Manual Topic

YFC IDENTITY
YEAR 1 TOPIC TITLES
YEAR 2 TOPIC TITLES
YEAR 3 TOPIC TITLES
Prints of Humility
A Sinner to Saint
Ready to Be Sent
Eyes of God In Me
Faithfully Yours
You Got Served
MODEL OF EXCELLENCE
In His Steps
Rated-E
Fuel For Passion

Cut Above
E-Witness
Build Em Up
For King and Country
Giving Like Jesus
Dare to Be a Hero
PATRIOT
Loving Like Jesus
Stand Our Ground
My Countrys Keeper
The Power Within
Brave Heart
Free to Lead
Fathers Gaze
Dare to Be
Live Free
Single Minded Disciple
Greatest of Them
Footprints of Christ
Battle Within
Solid Ground
Finding the Treasure
Just Like Ruth
Family First
Family Service
House Rules
Parental Guidance
Say a Little Prayer
MISSIONARY
100% FREE
SINGLE MINDED FOR GOD
SOURCE IN UNITY IN THE FAMILY
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weakness.
7. You are a YFC whose parents are not open for you to be active in
YFC. They are in fact discouraging you and pushing you to leave
the community because of the bad things that they have been
hearing about YFC.
ANNEX G
SITUATIONS FOR THE ONE-ON-ONE

WORKSHOP
The following are some of the situations or roles that YFC members
can play in the triad workshop of conducting one-on-ones:
1. You are a YFC leader who is discerning to go into Fulltime Pastoral
Work after graduating from school. You do not know how to open
this up to your parents because you are afraid that they will not
give you their blessing. Consult your Couple Coordinator (CC) on
what you should do, and ask help with your discernment.
2. You are a YFC who is currently facing a very big family problem:
your parents are about to break up. They are not CFC. You are
thinking of running away from home and staying over with your
friends to escape the everyday troubles, fights, and arguments
that you always hear at home.
3. You are a YFC brother who is asking permission to court/have a
date with a YFC sister. Ask your CC for advice. What should you
do, etc?
4. You are a YFC who is having hesitations or doubts of moving on
to Singles For Christ (SFC). You are still very eager to serve in YFC
and you are afraid to transition to the next ministry because of
the negative rumors you have heard about it (SFC is boring, the
members are old, etc.).
5. You are a YFC who is having a hard time in passing school.
Because of this, you are thinking of leaving your service in YFC
and becoming inactive for the next few months.
6. You are a YFC brother who is having 100% FREE issues (e.g.
addicted to masturbation, or smoking, or drinking, etc.). Ask help
and advice from your CC on what you should do to overcome your
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8. Slow song
9. Singing in the Spirit. The worship leader will encourage the
participants to use the Gift of Tongues.
ANNEX H
WORSHIP
What is Worship?
orship is being able to come before the presence of God; it is being

able to acknowledge that he alone is GOD, and that we are created to
worship and glorify Him. In glorifying Him we sing songs of praise and
worship. As St. Augustine once said, He who sings prays twice. We can
jump and dance like David as he celebrated Gods love in the book of
Psalms. We can raise our hands as we surrender our lives in prayer.
Worship Format
The following is the usual format of worship:
1. Exhortation
2. Sign of the Cross
3. Short Prayer
4. First fast song
5. Simultaneous Praising. Praising might be likened as introductions
in any audience. This is where we honor God and acknowledge His
greatness.
6. Second fast song
7. Simultaneous Worship. Worship is when we start to say how we
feel and when we begin to truly realize Gods greatness. In this level,
people start to offer themselves to God, saying, I belong to you,
my life is yours..
10. Gospel Reading and Prophecy. This is the part where the worship
leader or an assigned person will read the Gospel, which is Gods
word for the day.
11. Thanksgiving Prayer. The worship leader will express his gratefulness
to God for the many blessings and graces; he can recite a few
specifically.
12. Stating our Petitions. The worship leader will lift up personal
concerns and requests to God.
13. Concluding prayer
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heads oversee the program of the entire province in terms

of activities, growth, and implementation of direction as
per advised by the International Program Heads (Full-time
Pastoral Workers based in Manila, assigned to head and
develop the YFC programs).
ANNEX I
c. The Provincial Program Couple Coordinators and their

youth counterparts form the Provincial Core Group.
THE YFC AREA LEVELS OF GROWTH AND

STRUCTURE
d. The Provincial Core Group functionally reports to the PCC

with details regarding their respective programs.
Levels of Growth
Note: This focuses on the levels of growth of a province in terms of structure.
e. In terms of pastoral structure, the PCC is the pastoral

head of the provincial core youth leaders while the
provincial core couple coordinators have their household
in mainstream CFC.
f.
Refer to diagram below.
Diagram 1: Full-blown Provincial Top-level Structure
Provincial Set-Up
he organizational structure of YFC Philippine Missions follows the

structure of the CFC in the province. The Provincial Couple Coordinator
is the head of YFC, and this couple represents YFC as one of the Family
Ministries of the province.
Under the Provincial Couple Coordinator (PCC) are the Provincial
Program Couple Coordinators, whose primary role is to oversee the proper
implementation of each YFC program in the province. Initially, especially
when programs are still being established in an area, the province starts at
a basic structure that is, a household-level structure wherein the toplevel youth leaders are pastored by the PCC while the CCs of any starting
program, having their households in mainstream CFC, are under the PCC
functionally. Once the ministry starts to grow, the provincial set-up may
develop into a full structure.
YFC Full Structure for Provinces

1. Every provinces YFC full structure consists of:
a. Provincial Couple Coordinator, together with the Provincial
Youth Heads (1 brother, 1 sister).
b. Provincial Program Couple Coordinators assigned to
each YFC program, together with youth heads (1 brother,
1 sister). The Program Couple Coordinator and youth
2. Each program also has a basic structure to aid it in its specific

missions.
a. The Community Based Program has Sector Couple
Coordinators and youth heads (1 brother, 1 sister), Cluster
Couple Coordinators and youth heads (1 brother, 1 sister)
under the sector level, and Chapter Couple Coordinators and
youth heads (1 brother, 1 sister) under the cluster level. Every
level of the structure must follow the CFC structure of the area.
b. Each program has determined a structure to follow (refer to
diagram below) but has also set certain provisions to consider
at whatever level the province may be in. The basic structure
for school-based programs (Campus Based and High School
Based Programs) consists of Program Volunteers (youth
heads).
c. Each School Based Program may have several program
volunteers as deemed necessary. The number of program
volunteers depends on the need/goal set by the province as

well as the availability of youth volunteers. For High School
based Program, Program Volunteers are assigned on a per
school-basis while in Campus Based program, program
volunteers handle 2-3 schools provided that the schools are
geographically near each other and provided that the PVs
availability is taken into consideration.
d. Torch program has Sector Couple Coordinators and youth
heads (1 brother, 1 sister), and Household Heads under the
sector level.
e. YCOM program has Group Heads and a pool of talents under
each group called the YCOM crew.
f.
The coordinators serve as the pastoral heads of the youth

while they, as Couples for Christ, have their household in
mainstream CFC. (For details on the pastoral structure per
program, refer to the program manuals)
g. Refer to the diagram below.

Diagram 2: Full-blown Provincial Top-level Structure with Basic
Program Structure
Expansion and Provisions in the Structure for

Provinces
Once a province starts to progress in its mission, certain provisions in
the structure may be made. Here are specific guidelines we need to know.
1. Any expansion and/or provision in the structure will be horizontally
and downward meaning, if the PCC and Provincial Program
Coordinators deem it necessary, people and/or positions may be
added, NOT into the top level structure but at the levels below
them. Any addition of people/position must still be according to
the set structure for each level/program.
2. The PCC, together with Provincial Program Coordinator, may assign
couple coordinators under each program vis-a-vis the need/
goal/growth of the program, taking into consideration also the
availability of manpower for every position added in the structure.
Any provision in the structure must be guided by the structure
determined for each program (refer to previous diagrams).
3. Expansion/s for community-based and Torch program follows the
CFC structure of the area.
Detailed Diagram 2.1: (This diagram shows that theres more than 1
sector, cluster, chapter, and several number of PVs in an area)
4. For school-based programs (Campus Based and High School

Based), coordinators are assigned under the Provincial Program
Couple Coordinators to help them either in sustaining the existing
campuses/high schools or in opening new campuses/high schools.
Such coordinators will be called Program Area Coordinators

(Campus Area Coordinator/High School Area Coordinator).
Program Area Youth heads may be assigned as partners to
Program Area Couple Coordinators.
5. Program Area Coordinators (Campus Area Coordinator/High
School Area Coordinator) are called such since they will be
assigned to oversee campus/es or high school/s in a specific area
through the Program Volunteers, considering the proximity or the
geographical location of these schools. Specifics about Program
Area Coordinators and Youth heads may be read in their respective
Program Manuals.
6. Further expansion for the YCOM program is on the level of talent
pools (YCOM Crew).
7. Each program has activities that happen independently of other
programs. However, schools/campuses may have a sector identity
(that is, they may be identified to a sector where they fall in
geographically) for mobilization and representation purposes.
8. Refer to diagram below.
Diagram 3: Full-blown Provincial Structure
1. Depending on the PCC and Provincial Program Coordinators

strategy, several Program Area Coordinators and youth heads
may be assigned. For areas that still do not have program area
coordinators, Program Volunteers may still aid in the mission.
Diagram 4: Full-blown Provincial Structure with Expanded

Provision on Program Structure

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TRAINING TRACKS FOR COUPLE COORINATORS

Basic Couple Coordinators

Chapter 2 THE SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS

Annex A: Sample Problem Tree and Sample Solution Tree

Annex E: The YFC Chapter Assembly Manual Topic Guide

THE YFC BCCT GUIDELINES AND

he Youth for Christ (YFC) Couple Coordinators (CCs) play a very

he YFC Basic Couple Coordinators Training (BCCT) is a whole day

basi c coupl e coor di nat o r s tr a i n i n g m a n u a l

requirement for all YFC CCs1.

1:30 2:30 p.m.

1. To be provided with basic information about the YFC ministry.

A session introducing the real situation

A pastoral session empowering the couples

A workshop on learning the proper process

A workshop on learning the basic skills and

he BCCT is a whole day, eight (8) hour activity. It can be conducted

Workshop 2: Leading a Prayer

Summary of the Sessions and Workshops

For the participants:

Workshop 1: Conducting One-onOnes with the Youth

Guidelines and Reminders in Conducting the

basi c coupl e coor di nat o r s tr a i n i n g m a n u a l

Participants Handouts of the Sessions and Workshops

100% Free Concept Paper

Answering The Cry of The Poor (ANCOP) Concept Paper

The 3-Year Pastoral Formation Track

The YFC Household Manual Topic Guide

Overview of the YFC Chapter Assembly Manual Topic

Overview of the YFC Leaders Assembly Manual Topic

Situations for the One-on-Ones (see Appendix G)

Lunch and snacks (depending on the agreed scheme of the

basi c coupl e coor di nat o r s tr a i n i n g m a n u a l

Colored cards ( - size bond paper)

Three (3) different colors per participant

red cards (two pieces per couple)

blue cards (two pieces per couple)

yellow cards (one piece per couple)

Another set of green colored cards

Marker/felt-tip pen/pentel pen, at least one (1) piece per three

UNDERSTAND. AFFIRM. PASTOR.

basi c coupl e coor di nat o r s tr a i n i n g m a n u a l

The pre-produced video (3 5 minutes) will be divided

The Second Segment will showcase how man especially

The Speaker then sets up the Solution Tree in variance with

Coming from the darkness, the Third Segment will open

The whole exercise should be conducted within fifteen (15)

The goal of the activity is to make the Couple Coordinators

2. Opening Activity: The Solution Tree

The speaker comes in after the video and launches into an

basi c coupl e coor di nat o r s tr a i n i n g m a n u a l

Yellow cards (one piece per couple) for writing down

UNDERSTAND. AFFIRM. PASTOR.

Session One of the Basic Couple Coordinators Training

3. Any adhesive tape

Understanding the Youth

o effectively serve our youth, it is essential that we first comprehend

They are in that stage wherein they are transitioning from

basi c coupl e coor di nat o r s tr a i n i n g m a n u a l

Entering into romantic relationships is a whole new area that forms

Rooted in our Vision

s YFC Couple Coordinators that are part of the greater family of