A Renewed Society in Christ through the Campuses

The SFC Campus-Based Program Manual

October 2006 Edition

TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD SFC CAMPUS UNDERSTANDING SFC-CAMPUS
Why Campus? What do we mean when we say SFC-Campus? The Vision Behind SFC in the Campuses Roles and Responsibilities The Campus Sector Program Head Campus Chapter Representatives The Campus Household The Campus Support Group (CSG) SFC Campus Activities Campus Based Recollection Campus Household Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

STARTING UP A NEW SFC-CAMPUS GROUP

9 Steps to Start a SFC-Campus Group SFC Campus Group Levels (Stages of Growth)

APPENDICES
Household Leaders Training Sample Constitution and By-Laws for SFC Campus Based Sample Documents Sample Application for Recognition letter Sample Sign up / members Information sheet CAMPUS LOGO

FOREWORD
Welcome to the First Edition of the SFC Campus Manual! Whether youre from a starting school, or an already-established school: this manual is meant especially for YOU. Though the people behind this manual have tried their best, it still may not contain every single thing that you need to know about SFC Campus Based. This is because each campus is different and unique. Thats why some things that are written here may work in your campus, others may not. However, one important thing remains, and remember this: PEOPLE DONT REALLY CARE HOW MUCH YOU KNOW UNTIL THEY KNOW HOW MUCH YOU CARE. We are called to LOVE GOD and LOVE HIS PEOPLE. As you take time to read this manual, we ask that you do the following things: 1. PRAY. Before anything else, lift up everything to the Lord, especially your intentions to serve in Campus; and the people you will encounter along the way: school administration, faculty, students, etc. 2. PLAN. Know your campus/area and come up with strategies that you may find useful in bringing Christ there. Know the people you serve and serve with. Seek out advice from other people who can help you in SFC Campus (CFC and other community members working in your respective campuses). 3. PERSIST. Working for God does not mean that life will be easy. Many trials may come your way, especially as you serve Him through Campus-Based. Always remember that God is by your side, and He will never leave you. Fear not for I am with you (Isaiah 41:10) cling to His word! Be faithful to Him at all times. 4. PRAY. Gods soldiers fight best on their knees. If we want to conquer our campuses for Christ, we must first be conquered by Him. To be conquered by Him is to be consumed by His love. To be consumed by His love is to have a personal relationship with Him to be rooted in Christ and rooted in His word. May God bless and guide you as you work to bring Christ to the campuses!

SFC CAMPUS BASED

True to the commission of Christ, As the Father has sent me, so I send you (John 20:21), CFC Singles for Christ (SFC) is truly an empowerment for the new generation of leaders and martyrs; not only to be good Christian men and women, but to spread the Good News and Renew the Face of the Earth. As SFC members find themselves being sent to serve we realize that a major arena in this mission is the educational institutions. Therefore, the work of SFC in the campuses is an urgent response to the need to provide a healthy and exciting environment in all educational institutions, where faith among teachers, staff and students can flourish, and bonds of friendship, brotherhood and sisterhood with others can be formed.

UNDERSTANDING SFC-CAMPUS
A Step-by-Step Guide for New SFC Campus-Based Groups

WHY CAMPUS?
There is an ongoing battle for the hearts and minds of single men and women today. We see the values of the generation of single men and women being wrongly influenced by different elements in society (e.g. the promotion and toleration of abortion, premarital sex, rebellion to family and parents, corruption etc.). We realize that in order to counter these threats, there has to be a massive evangelization and re-evangelization today. Every person today should know the joy of receiving the gift of salvation and of living a dynamic personal relationship with Jesus Christ. However, this is not easy because of the many distractions, attractions, worldly lures, pressures and diversions that are pulling people away from the plan of God. SFC finds itself effective in the evangelization of single men and women as it provides: 1. A point of conversion / re-conversion where a person can grow as a man / woman of God and be encouraged to take responsibility and leadership as he/she leads others (his/her co-workers, students, superiors) to God as well. 2. A program that accepts the vibrancy, energy, dynamism and free spirit of single men and women of today, and strives to re-channel this spirit for use in the mission of building Gods kingdom in their homes and campuses. 3. A venue where single men and women can converge and where they can relate and share with other singles.

WHAT DO WE MEAN WHEN WE SAY SFC CAMPUS BASED?

SFC Campus is CFC Singles for Christs official evangelization program based within educational institutions (pre-school, grade school, high school, colleges, campuses, law schools, medical schools, etc.). It caters to single men and women in educational institutions. SFC Campus Based is affiliated to the Couples for Christ Global Mission Foundation and the network of its family ministries within the Philippines and abroad. Note: Official recognition from the campus administration is strongly recommended since this will strengthen greatly the effectiveness of the group in its evangelistic efforts. As such, this manual takes every effort to assist the group in achieving this recognition by providing the necessary documents for it.

THE VISION BEHIND SFC IN THE CAMPUSES

A Renewed Society in Christ through the Campuses
We have a dream We dream of a society very different from what it is today. People say we cannot realize it, yet we dream. We dream of a day when husbands will be faithful to their wives and children. Fathers will protect instead of abuse their children. Lawyers will actually fight for justice, and not just for the highest paying client. Doctors will preserve life, instead of abort it. Governments will serve its people, instead of exploit it. There will be less crime because businessmen will not push their employees into the kind of poverty that breeds crime. We believe this dream can be realized through our work in the campuses. We believe that if we Christianize the values of the teachers who contribute greatly to the formation of our future leaders, lawyers, doctors, businessmen and professionals, government leaders, this vision can be realized. We believe this vision can be realized because it is the Lord who gave it to us. The Mission and Vision of SFC Campus is based on the words of Scripture, to "Unite All Things in Christ" (Ephesians. 1:10). It is a response to the call of our Church leadership to proclaim Christ to all men.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Movers in Campus The basic structure is pastoral in nature, since this is our main concern. (After all, we are in the business of loving). The basic unit in this structure is the household, a group of 8-10 brothers and sisters ideally grouped during their Christian Life Program (CLP), led by the brother and sister, respectively who facilitated them. Households are conducted separately, the brother leads the group of brothers and the sister leads the group of sisters. THE SECTOR CAMPUS PROGRAM HEAD Oversees the campus based groups within his sector (start up and sustenance) Preferably a Unit Head in the chapter THE CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE CAMPUS Oversees the campus based groups under his chapter (start up and sustenance) Preferably a Household Head

THE HOUSEHOLD HEAD Ideally, the chapter representatives must be able to raise and empower leaders at the end of 6 months after the CLP. He/She must be able to appoint household heads for the brothers and the sisters. During the first few months and start up months of the campus, the chapter representative must lead the household but at the same time, look for potential leaders among his/her members who will in turn take his/her place as the household head. The household is the source of nourishment and empowerment for everyone serving in Campus Based. It is also our way of building and strengthening relationships of the people we serve with. THE CAMPUS SUPPORT GROUP Ideally, a unit in the chapter should support the campus based groups under their chapter. This is for manpower and support especially during the CLP and to sustain SFC in the campus (SFC 3-year formation track and other activities).

SFC CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

SECTOR PROGRAM HEADS MONTHLY RECOLLECTION In addition to the households of the Sector Program Heads, a Campus Core Recollection is held once a month as a pastoral formation and service support tool for these top campus leaders. It is three-hour activity that includes a recollection format and a service meeting afterwards. The service team is composed of: Team Leader leads the worship, summarizes the recollection talk and sharings, and gives the final announcement. He also presides the service meeting The Speaker-Facilitator Gives the talk for the day and helps process sharings and concerns of the participants based on their personal testimonies. Music Ministry assists the Team Leader in leading worship, and teaches new songs to the group. Secretary assists in the registration, and documents the meeting, as well as the recollection. There are three (3) basic reasons for this activity: 1. Spiritual nourishment for the Sector Program Heads. 2. Stronger working relationship among leaders share resources and talents to accomplish specific tasks. 3. Closer relationships with other Sector Program Heads. CHAPTER ASSEMBLY AND TEACHING The campus groups attend the once-a-month chapter assembly and teaching to the chapter where they belong for nourishment as well. HOUSEHOLD The campus group also attends their regular household meetings twice a month in the campus. This is their source of nourishment and empowerment as they serve.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

? Who will I look for if I plan to start up SFC in my campus? o The SFC Campus Based Sector Program Heads in your sector. o For the Provinces, look for your Provincial Campus Program Heads. Do we need a FTW assigned to us before we can start to establish the SFC Campus Program in our school? o NO! All that is needed is a teacher, student, professor or employee within the campus who feels the calling to bring Christ to his/her campus. The SFC Fulltime Mission worker will be your resource and will just assist you in establishing SFC in your school. The initiative must come from within the campus. Who will oversee and guide us as we set up SFC Campus? o The Chapter Representative for Campus Based will help you start up SFC in your campus.

STARTING UP A NEW SFC-CAMPUS GROUP

A Step-by-Step Guide for New SFC Campus-Based Groups

9 STEPS TO START A SFC CAMPUS GROUP

1. DECIDE TO START UP A SFC CAMPUS GROUP IN YOUR SCHOOL

The work of SFC in your campus can begin with just one individual (male or female, student or part of the faculty / administration) who has a longing to bring Christ, through SFC, in his/her campus. You dont have to know exactly how to put it up as long as you are willing to champion the cause of Christ through SFC. The work should start from within the campus since students / members of the faculty or administration have the right to move within the campus and have access to school facilities a privilege SFC Full Time Mission Workers and others do not enjoy.

2. DETERMINE WHICH SECTOR OR PROVINCE OR STATE YOUR SCHOOL FALLS UNDER

Look for the SFC Campus Program Head in your area or contact the CFC Mission Center directly through (632) 7270681 or by fax (632) 7275777. A SFC Campus Program Head will supply you the information you will need as well as guide you through the process of establishing SFC in your campus. Appoint an acting campus leader. In most cases, if the campus chapter representative is the initiator, he must first take on the role as acting household head, unless he has sufficient reason to choose another. If this will be the case, someone within the campus who has a vision for SFC and is willing to champion SFC as much as or more than the initiator should be chosen.

3. BUILD A TEAM / FORM A CORE GROUP

Gather a small group of SFC members working or studying in your school who also have the longing to put up SFC in your school. Share to them your vision of building Gods Kingdom in your campus through SFC. Create an ad-hoc structure (other SFC members who are willing to help or within the school) e.g. setting up posters to gather existing SFC members, applying for the use of facilities / venues etc.

4. GATHER ALL POSSIBLE MEMBERS

All existing SFC members who have joined through community, provincial or foreign SFC groups. (This may be done by going room to room, setting up registration tables, flyers etc.) All interested to be part of SFC Campus. Members of Couples for Christ and its ministries (HOLD, SFC, SOLD) may also be invited to act as advisers and eventually be part of a Campus Support Group (CSG) for SFC in that campus. This gathering may be a simple get-together / getting to know you meeting. Serving snacks is optional in order to help set in the atmosphere of fellowship, after which the initiator shares his vision or intent to set up a SFC Campus group. A suggested format is as follows: 00:00 00:15 00:20 00:30 00:40 00:45 01:00 00:15 00:20 00:30 00:40 00:45 01:00 01:25 Gather/ small talk or exhortation Song and opening prayer to bless the snacks Meal / snack Introductions / games Initiator shares his intent to establish SFC Campus. Others share their thought on the idea Planning (schedule for next meeting, where, who will be acting campus leader etc.)

5. ORGANIZE YOUR CSG (CAMPUS SUPPORT GROUP)

Ideally, the Campus Support Group of the campus is a unit in the chapter so that they can help through manpower and support for the sustenance of the SFC Campus Group. This is usually for support, especially in planning and conducting the CLP in the campus.

6. SEEK RECOGNITION

Refer to the procedures required by your campus. Ask the administration in your campus for the checklist of requirements for recognition. Documents required to facilitate recognition in most universities are included in the SFC Campus Start-up Kit.

7. PLAN AND CONDUCT A CLP

Follow the Basic Christian Life Program (CLP) Track for Singles for Christ. Ask for support from the CSG in conducting the CLP for your campus.

8. ORGANIZE HOUSEHOLD GROUPINGS

Divide the present membership into households. Establishing households are crucial to the work in the campus since at its core, SFCs mission is to preach Christ by caring for people the way He cares for us. The Household is our main tool in achieving this mission. A Standard Household is composed of 5 members (all brothers or all sisters) to be led by a brother and a sister, respectively. Household Heads are discerned by the Chapter Representative. The discernment process is based on: o Love for God o Commitment to SFC in the Campus o Ability to Lead (Do people listen to him? Does he have moral authority, or is he a good witness?)

9. FOLLOW THE 3-YEAR PASTORAL TRACK OF SFC

Refer to the Basic 3-Year Pastoral Track of SFC.

SFC CAMPUS STAGES OF GROWTH:

SFC Campus groups are conferred different stages / levels depending on their growth as a group in their campus. This is done for the following reasons: 1. To give the group goals to work for. This will give them a sense of achievement and growth. (In essence this is incentive for the group to reach greater heights). 2. To ensure that the basic culture of SFC Campus Based is observed. 3. To provide easy reference as to the size and general capability of each SFC-Campus group

STAGE

CONDITIONS
A group of/one individual(s) in the campus has expressed a desire to establish SFC. An acting Campus leader has been integrated into a SFC Campus Leaders household under the Chapter Representative.

LEADERSHIP
The chapter representative looks for potential leaders in the campus For newly established SFC groups, the initiator automatically becomes the campus leader and he/she chooses another member he/she believes can champion SFC in the campus The overseer of the campus appoints its President. The President chooses from among the household leaders, a set of officers, which include himself, as President, a Secretary and a Treasurer to form the most basic leadership structure for a SFC Campus group.

PRIVILEGES
Receives materials: (Constitution, letters, and other material needed for recognition). The campus leader receives training, guidance and pastoral care as he in integrated into the household. Is conferred level2 status. Receives a complete SFC Campus Program manual. Guidance and pastoral care for the president May hold activities reflective of the Campus tour theme, but will not

1
2

There are regular household meetings conducted in the campus. Members have been grouped and are regularly meeting as households. There is a set of basic officers appointed from among the household leaders, leading the group. There should be at least two functioning households.

3
Basic Unit Level Status

Has already conducted a CLP. The President is actively part of a Campus Presidents household. There are regular prayer meetings being conducted for the campus. Households are meeting regularly. There is a set of officers(EXECOM), chosen from among the household leaders leading the group. Should have at least three functioning households.

Elections shall be held for EVP and four VPs following the SFC Campus Election Procedure manual. Each officer will have one school year-term. All Household Leaders of active households (households that meet regularly) will be eligible for office.

be included in the official announcement of activities or given funds. Is conferred with level 3 or Basic Unit Level status. May be officially a part of the annual Campus Tour.

4
Full Unit Level Status

Note; There are no elections for President. Presidents are elected as EVPs, and take on the office of President the summer after the school year in which they were elected EVP. Maintains the conditions set May undergo full elections for a level 3 SFC Campus according to the SFC group Campus Election Procedure Should have five (5) manual for EVP, four VPs functioning households and four Assistant VPs. All Household leaders of active households will be eligible for office.

Is conferred with Level 4 or Full Unit level status. May be officially a part of the annual Campus Tour. May be assigned to establish new campuses or oversee younger campus groups. (The President may be called for

additional service as a Household head for other Presidents of new / younger campuses, and oversee the growth of these areas).

5
CHAPTERLEVEL MEMBER

Maintains the conditions set for a level 3 SFC Campus group Has at least three functioning units

Same as Previous level

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MultiChapter Level

Maintains the conditions set for a Level 3 SFC Campus group Has at least three active Chapters

Full elections are held for each Chapter. In place of a President, a Senior Vice President or SVP leads each Chapter. The SVPs of each chapter form a federation-type council. Members of the council choose among themselves who will stand as SFC President. The federation-council deliberates the general direction of the campus, as well as new evangelization strategies, (e.g. Campus Tour activities). Each Chapter, led by its SVP,

Same as previous level. Is conferred with Level 5 or Chapter level status. May host major SFC Campus events (e.g. Campus Conference, Anniversary etc) Is conferred with Level 6 or Federation level status. Same privileges given to Chapter level groups

plans and conducts its own Youth Camps, Prayer Meetings and EXECOM meetings.

APPENDICES
Prayer Meeting Guide and Checklist Constitution and By-Laws Sample Documents

SFC CAMPUS-BASED PRAYER MEETING GUIDE AND CHECKLIST

PRAYER MEETINGS
Guiding Us to Heaven: A Guide To Organizing Prayer Meetings in Your Campus

GUIDE

Prayer meetings are part of the culture of Singles for Christ, the single men and women arm of the Couples for Christ community. SFC Campus Based in particular, realized the need for the prayer meeting as a culture to be a lifestyle among its members. It aims to establish a culture of prayer as a community or as a group with the elements of fun, friendship and freedom. This guide aims to orient the campuses about the basics of prayer meetings. It also intends to give the campuses the adequate materials and documents for a paralleled spiritual growth through the tracks, checklist, etc., especially designed for SFC Campus-Based.

What is a Prayer Meeting?

A meeting of SFC members in the campuses held at least twice a month in the premises of their college or university or educational institution. It is a time to come together to worship the Lord, hear His words and share the goodness and blessings He has given the group. It is an affirmation to everyone that truly God works not only in their individual lives but also to other members of their campus as well. Prayer meetings are also used as a venue to respond to the spiritual needs or address the different concerns of the members. Therefore, each campus should strategically select the time and day they will conduct the prayer meeting to ensure that the members are able to attend and participate in it. We should then realize that a prayer meeting should be: o Nourishing It should leave the members encouraged and refreshed of Gods love for them. Christ-centered It should be for Christ, about Christ and be all because of Christ. Exciting It should be fun and be a place where people can enjoy and build friendships.

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Suggested Schedule for Prayer Meetings:

20 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes Gathering/ Fellowship/ Registration/ Updating Music Ministry teaches a new song. Prayer Meeting Leader acknowledges those attending the prayer meeting for the first time. (They may be asked to introduce themselves.) Worship A time to sing songs, pray and listen to the word of the Lord. (After the worship, once people are seated, the prayer meeting leader could first summarize the prophecies, and what he heard from the Lord during the worship to help set the tone for the meeting.) Sharings - People share about the blessings they have received, victories in their lives and lessons they have learned for the past week. Songs may be sung from time to time to avoid the monotony of sharers. (It is important that the music ministry listens to the sharings for them to play songs which are appropriate for this specific time.) TALK - The speaker can either give a: Pre-Selected Talk - This talk is based on the topic the campus has chosen for that specific month from the Basic 3-Year Track. Implementation Activity. This activity is a follow-up activity for the talk that was given beforehand. The implementation activity is done strictly after the Pre-selected talk for its purpose is to ensure that there is a concrete application of the learnings for the talk during the previous week. Prerogative Talk This talk is to discuss certain concerns, issues or needs of the members that has not been covered by specific topic of that month. Free Hand Activity It is the choice of the campus what activity to implement for this specific week. It may be a forum, a workshop or other special evangelistic activities that the school could think of. Summary/ Closing Announcements/ Prayer/ Song

15 minutes

20 minutes

25 minutes

15 minutes

What You Should Know:

o Prayer meetings should be held consistently at least twice a month so as to promote a culture of prayer and sharing among SFC Campus-Based members. The planning for a prayer meeting will be done by the Chapter Representative and Campus Leaders. But the implementation will always be the responsibility of the Campus Leader. In the Basic 3-Year Track for SFC, a topic can be selected to be discussed each month. These topics are carefully chosen to address the basic needs of a SFC member. Therefore, to further this goal, a Talk should be given based on the topic for each month to be followed up by an Implementation Activity on the next prayer meeting of that same month. This activity is to ensure that theres a concrete application of the topic being discussed. The Talk given should always be followed by the Implementation Activity in the next prayer meeting. A Prerogative Talk is to be given in one of the remaining prayer meetings. This talk is to discuss certain issues, concerns or needs that were not covered by the specific topic chosen for that month. The Chapter Representative and Campus Leaders, could choose from the various talk outlines in the teaching track of SFC. The Prerogative Talk and the Free Hand Activity can be conducted at any time during of the month provided that the Talk and Implementation Activity has already been conducted.

Prayer Meeting Checklist

PRAYER MEETING LEADER:
should be chosen by the Chapter Representative or Campus Leader at least 1 week before the scheduled prayer meeting for him to have ample time to pray and prepare.

WORSHIP LEADER:
should be chosen by the Chapter Representative or Campus Leader at least 1 week before the scheduled prayer meeting. must know how to lead worship must always coordinate with the music ministry

MUSIC MINISTRY:
must always coordinate with the Prayer Meeting Leader and the Worship Leader before the scheduled prayer meeting. Makes sure songs are taught before the worship starts. Makes sure members know basic songs.

Makes sure songbooks are available.

SHARERS:
There should always be at least 2 pre-selected sharers just in case there are no impromptu sharers. must always be briefed by the prayer meeting leader before the scheduled prayer meeting. Sharings should be Audible, Brief and Christ-centered. Note: Household Heads should encourage members to share or give suggestions for sharers.

TEACHING / TOPIC:
the Chapter Representative or Campus Leader, has the freedom to choose which topic to discuss for a particular month as long as each topic is in the 3-Year track of SFC.

Note: There should be a pre-activity before the prayer meeting to give more meaning to the Talk, also to prime the sharings.

CREATIVE ELEMENTS:
IDs, registration and physical arrangement food and drinks honoring (early bird, birthdays, graduation, etc.) music ministry presentations - skits, gags, games, dance, song, etc.(only when this enhances the theme.
Note:

Creative elements included in prayer meetings such as music ministry, presentations and the like should be coordinated with the Campus Leader and Prayer Meeting Leader. Those mentioned above are just suggested activities.

PROMOTIONS:
text brigade and phone brigade

creative flyers, posters, memos, etc.

SFC HOUSEHOLD LEADERS TRAINING PROGRAM

Basic Training for New SFC Household Leaders

HOUSEHOLD LEADERS TRAINING

SFC Campus Based Program
The Household Leaders Training of the SFC Campus Program serves as the initial training program for new household heads. It also serves as an effective addition to the Facilitators Training for Discussion Group Leaders in a camp. Ideally, this training should be given as an overnight activity, preferably in the house of a participant / organizer of the training so as to ensure a more relaxed venue conducive for group discussions and processing. The overnight activity covers the first two talks. The third talk is given in a separate 3-hour session that introduces these new household heads to their monthly pastoral-monitoring meetings with their Unit Head. The Household Leaders Training is designed to be a low maintenance high result activity. It is to be organized by the Household Head assigned to lead a camp, assisted by the VP Evangelization, for his household members who will be serving as facilitators in his camp. Because of the size of the group, there will be no need to rent venues for the training as mentioned, it can be held in a members house or in the room of the Household Head. Also, because of the schedule, there is no need to prepare meals.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

1. To teach skills in facilitating 2. To teach the concept and skills of being a Household Head

SUGGESTED SCHEDULE FOR OVERNIGHT TRAINING:

(Overnight training is recommended to begin at 8:00pm) 00:00 - 00:30 00:30 - 00:45 00:45 - 01:00 01:00 - 01:45 01:45 - 02:00 02:00 - 02:30 02:30 - 02:45 02:45 - 03:30 03:30 - 05:30 05:30 - 05:45 05:45 - 06:00 : : : : : : : : : : : Registration/Gathering Worship House Rules TALK: The Heart of our Vision Reflection Group Sharing Break / Registration TALK 2: The State of our Hearts Group Sharing / Processing Closing Exhortation Commitment of a Household Head / Pray-over

SUGGESTED SCHEDULE FOR PASTORAL MEETINGS

00:00 00:30 00:30 00:45 : : Registration / Gathering Worship

(Pastoral meetings are recommended to be held on weekday afternoons)

00:45 01:00 01:00 01:30 01:30 02:30 02:30 03:00

: : : :

Personal Sharings Talk (for initial meeting: Household Leading 101) Monitoring of members per household Other Matters (e.g. if the unit is assigned as service team for the prayer meeting, or to lead a project)

SERVICE TEAM
Team Leader (Normally the household head assigned to lead the next camp) Registration Team (In charge of making sign up sheets and if need be, name tags for cases of inter-household training) Music Team (may be just one person) 2 Speakers Materials - Guitars / Musical instruments - Song sheets - Household Leading 101 handbook

DYNAMICS

1. Registration should be done per talk to monitor complete attendance of the household leaders. This is crucial to the unit head because it will help hi know who among his members has not yet gone through the training. 2. The first session should begin with full worship. As new Household Leaders, participants should be encouraged to pray harder, to sing in tongues, and prophecy. As leaders, they should be able to fully experience the gifts that the Holy Spirit has given. 3. House rules will be determined depending on the venue. 4. Participants should always be reminded to take down notes during the whole training. 5. The Team Leader explains the rationale behind the the speakers. activity as well as introduce

6. After the first talk, the participants will be led into a fifteen-minute reflection based on the questions found in the talk outline. During this time, participants may move to their own private corner where it may be easier for them to pray and write down their reflections. 7. The session ends with big group sharing. During this time, the team leader or speaker may call on volunteers to share their reflections regarding the first talk. A response song and prayer may be used to end this session. 8. At the end of the break, the music team may play a few gathering songs to bring participants into the second session.

9. After the second talk, the speaker or team leader brings the group (or for interhousehold training divides the group into smaller discussion groups/their own households) into a group sharing and processing session similar to a household meeting. Participants will be asked to share their own concerns based on the issues mentioned in the talk. 10.After the household type discussion the group / each group ends with a prayover. Each household head leads his group for the Commitment of a Household Leader and Pray-over. (Refer to the talk outline of The State of our hearts) 11.Before the final song, announcements should be made regarding the details and schedule of the camp and the first pastoral meeting. (In case of inter-household trainings, this should be done before the participants go into their discussion / processing groups).

COMMITMENT OF A HOUSEHOLDLEADER
1. I will care for my household members by communicating with them regularly, informing them of all SFC activities and by making their concerns my own. 2. I will bring my household members to the Lord by teaching them how to apply Christs words in their personal lives their family, friends, schooling and love life, and in praying for them always. 3. I will teach my household members to love their fellow household members. Their brothers and sisters in SFC, their family and friends and all those around them. 4. I will attend all activities of SFC that are applicable to me especially the regular household leaders training. 5. I will be a witness of Jesus Christ by being pure and righteous, faithful to my studies, loyal to my brothers and sisters in SFC, and my family especially to my parents.

The Household Leaders Prayer

Lord you have searched me and You know me. You know everything I do Find out if there is any unrighteousness in me and guide in the everlasting way. (Psalm 139:1-2,24) Lord Jesus, I thank you for choosing me to serve you by caring for Your people. You know me, my guilt, my sin and my pain. I realize that I am most unworthy, yet You call for me, and so I ask for your grace. Forgive my sinfulness and my stubbornness. Take my heart of stone and turn it into flesh. Teach me to love. When I lack patience, genuine concern and courage, let Your love and strength bridge the gap. Let me love with Your Love and Wisdom, and bless those I will care for that they may love. Fill me, teach me, guide me and give me strength. AMEN.

SFC CAMPUS-BASED CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS

(A sample SFC Campus Constitution)

CFC SINGLES FOR CHRIST _______________________ CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS
PREAMBLE We the members of CFC Singles for Christ in ___(Name off Campus)____ , having experienced the Lord Jesus, touching and changing our lives, see the need of personally taking up the call of our Institute and of the Church to proclaim Christ's message to all men. In drawing up this Constitution and By-laws we put down in writing and signify our individual and collective response to this call. May the grace of our Lord Jesus and His blessings always be with us and our Campus in this endeavor. ARTICLE I Nature of the Organization Sec. 1 Sec. 2 NAME The name of the organization shall be CFC SINGLES FOR CHRIST.

AFFILIATION 2.1 CFC SINGLES FOR CHRIST _____________ is affiliated to the Couples for Christ Global Mission Foundation and the network of its corresponding family ministries within the Philippines and abroad, in both school and community based groups; CFC Singles for Christ, CFC Singles for Christ, CFC Kids for Christ, CFC Handmaids of the Lord, CFC Servants of the Lord. 2.2 This chapter will participate in activities and endeavors of the bigger body of CFC Singles for Christ (SFC), but will often have its own activities as a chapter considering the schedules, needs and character of the Institute and its members. ARTICLE II Declaration of Mission and Vision Sec. 1 MISSION AND VISION The Mission and Vision of CFC Singles for Christ _________ Chapter is based on the words of scripture, to "Unite all things in Christ" (Eph. 1:10). It is a response to the call of our Church leadership and our University to proclaim Christ to all men. The Vision is A Renewed Society in Christ Through the Campuses and the Mission is Renewing Society Through Christ Through the Campuses. As our University strives to send out into the world men who are fully human, wholly Christian and truly Filipino, we have made it our mission to be partners in this task by providing Christian peer support to as many members as possible. We make it our mission to speak to our peers of Christ, and by the grace of God, to be witnesses for Him in this institution. Through this, we are confident that we will be used by Him as partners in our College in molding men who will be of service to Christ in His Church, and in the larger community of our society and the whole world. Sec. 2 OBJECTIVES 2.1 To provide a healthy and Christian support environment for its members in the College. (e.g. Through prayer meetings, teachings, etc. )

2.2 To help instill among its members in general, Christian values and principles, in preparation for the challenges they will be facing in life in general. 2.3 To evangelize and re - evangelize single men and women by providing venues where Christ and His gospel can be proclaimed. 2.4 To be of service to the Church and the University by supporting and participating in its endeavors. Sec. 3 PHILOSOPHY We in CFC Singles for Christ believe, 3.1 That God is calling everyone to a personal relationship with Him through His Son Jesus Christ, 3.2 That this call is not exclusive, but shared with all sectors of society, regardless of age, color, nationality, status and beliefs in life; 3.3 That single men and women have a very special place in God's heart, and that they in return have a very deep sense of love of God, and that a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is something that they desire, 3.4 That single men and women have a vibrant, energetic, dynamic and free-spirited nature rather than denying this nature and forcing them into a mold that satisfies our own perception of Christianity and holiness. We accept their nature, not curtailing it, but rechanneling it into an active expression of submission to and participation in the plan of God, 3.5 That single men and women who detached themselves from God have not done so just because of their own liking or plan, but also because of societal deficiencies in family life, education and government structures; 3.6 That single men and women are full of ideas and are blessed by the Lord with talents, and therefore should be given the opportunity to develop these skills and relationships in a healthy Christian environment; 3.7 That single men and women realize the need to make decisions in life; but they should also know that as they do so, God should always be an inseparable part of these decisions knowing also that they are future leaders of families and societies, we realize that their future depends on how they are molded today as God's children; 3.8 That single men and women are responsible as long as they are given the appropriate amount of guidance, trust and loving care, 3.9 That single men and women grow not only from what they receive, but more through with what they are able to share with others, 3.10 That single men and women are at the forefront of a spiritual battle and that the evil one knows just as much, that the deception by the evil one, intended to confuse, mislead, and even initiate the single men and women into his evil plans, comes in the form of day to day experiences in family life, school, society, relationships, values and practices, music, language and ideals; 3.11 But we also believe that as the plan of God unfolds, there is nothing and no one that can separate us from His love in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:38-39). His love is our source of wisdom and His life becomes our model in helping build this present and future life. 3.12 Our Philosophy is a statement of victory for Christ's single men and women. It is a declaration of active submission to the will of God - primarily believing that the true purpose in life is to serve God above all things. Sec. 4 COVENANT The covenant of a CFC Singles for Christ member: 4.1 I believe that I am special because I am a son/daughter of God. I will spend time in prayer where I can grow in loving, honoring and serving God I will learn and grow in living out these ideals and principles of my Lord Jesus I believe that my body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. I will not dishonor the Lord through drunkenness, drugs or immorality

I will participate actively in the life of my Church 4.2 ] I believe that my family is God's gift to me. I will love, honor, and respect my parents inspite of whatever state or circumstances they are in I believe that my blood brothers and sisters are God's gift to me. I will strive to grow in unity, love, and understanding towards them I will be a source of healing to whatever brokenness or hurt my family experiences I believe that it is my privilege to be studying in my school. I will show my love and loyalty to the Lord and to my school by being a good student I will take responsibility in my studies I will respect school authorities I will serve my classmates and build good relationships in school I believe that I belong to the bigger family of CFC Singles for Christ I will relate in love and loyalty to the brothers and sisters form other schools, cities, provinces, and countries I will serve the Lord in Singles for Christ in whatever way I can, whenever and wherever the Lord chooses to call me I will follow the directions of my elders and leaders in Singles for Christ I believe that God has a special purpose in allowing me to be born and to live in this country It is my privilege to love, honor and serve my country It is my duty to obey and respect the laws and authorities that God has placed over me It is my responsibility to preserve and protect the environment

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ARTICLE III The Organization and its Components Sec. 1 NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL SETUP

CFC COUNCIL

CFC STRUCTURES

FAMILY MINISTRIES

SFC IC

YFC IC.

KFC IC.

HOLD

SOLD

SPECIAL MIN.

GOVERNMENT PROGRAM

CAMPUS BASED PROGRAM

CORPORATE PROGRAM

PHILIPPINE MISSIONS

MODELA:
EDUCATIONAL CENTER MODEL (ECM) State Colleges and Universities fall within this category. Example: DeLa Salle University, UP, Ateneo de Manila, etc.

MODEL B: COMMUNITY COLLEGE MODEL (CCM) -- The profile of the CCM will fall within the profile of the youth in the community. For example, local colleges which are exclusive on the part of the local community. (STI, AMA, St. Dominican College, etc.)

Sec. 2a

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONAL SET UP (SERVICE STRUCTURE)

SFC Sector Program Head Campus (Provincial / Sector)

CS G

Chapter Representative

PRESIDENT

EXECUTIVE VICEPRESIDENT (EVP)

b. Pastoral Structure Follows that of the Community Based and runs independent of the organizational structure.

CAMPUS HEAD

HH HEAD

HH HEAD

HH HEAD

MEMBERS

Sec.3

MEMBERSHIP 3.1 General Membership The Membership of CFC Singles for Christ- _________ Chapter shall be composed of single men and women from the different Colleges. Though it is a Catholic organization, CFC Singles for Christ- ________ Chapter accepts young people of other Christian denominations. 3.2 Primary Membership The primary membership of CFC Singles for Christ- __________ Chapter are those presently employed or enrolled in the Institute who are already part of existing CFC Singles for Christ Parish-based groups. 3.3 Sustaining Membership CFC Singles for Christ opens its membership to all students who express their desire to live out the vision and mission of Singles for Christ. Such single men and women must undergo a Christian Life Program, which is the entry point to CFC Singles for Christ. Sec.4 THE HOUSEHOLD 4.1 A household is a group of 4-5 Men and 4-5 women grouped according to natural groupings (age group, interests, chemistry and background) where they can experience being loved and learning how to love. It is the basic support structure of SFC. 4.2 It is led by a brother and a sister. The brother is the Household Head. 4.3 It is through these households that members will receive nourishment in their Christian lives and have a venue for service for the group, the community and the school. Sec.5 THE UNIT 5.1 A unit shall be composed of three (3) to five (5) households. A brother and a sister shall also lead it. The brother shall be the Unit Head. It shall oversee the activities and shall have pastoral cover over the household heads. If need be, a unit may have its own activities as planned in coordination with the assigned Mission Worker and/or the couple coordinator assigned in that particular school. This will be so especially if schedules of the members make it difficult for the whole group to meet as one. Sec.6 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 6.1 THE CORE GROUP 6.1.1 All pastoral heads, starting from the household leaders, form the Core Group (CG).

6.1.2 CG members are grouped into households of ten members each, not necessarily as partners together, as brothers with their corresponding sister. A member of the Campus Support Group leads a CG household. 6.1.3 The CG household meetings are held regularly, as this will provide the pastoral support for the household leaders. 6.3 The Presidents Household 6.3.1 All the Presidents of the SFC campus groups are grouped either into households based on their corresponding areas of service or proximity of their respective campuses, or to their natural groupings (age, sex, interests, etc.). 6.3.2 The household may led by a SFC Full-time Mission Worker (FTW) for Model A Campus groups (Educational Center Model or ECM), or a Campus Program Assistant (CPAs) for Model B Campus groups (Community College Model or CCM). 6.3.3 The Presidents Household serves as a pastoral formation center for the Presidents to make sure they are in the right track both spiritually and emotionally. 6.3.4 The Presidents household also serves as a functional meeting in certain cases where consultation should be made to ensure efficiency and excellence in their upcoming projects. 6.3.5 The household meetings are to be held every week according to the availability of the members. It is a must that the presidents attend these meetings so that the FTWs or CPAs would know how to support them. 6.3.6 A similar separate structure should also be made to the Executive VicePresidents (EVPs). They should also have a separate household based on the same principle as that of the presidents, that these EVPs are the next Presidents and directors of their respective SFC groups. The EVPs household may be led by a leader appointed by the FTW or as may be determined by thee CSG. Sec.8 CFC SINGLES FOR CHRIST MISSION WORKER The SFC Mission Worker provides direction and plans in partnership with the Campus Support Group and single men and women leaders of the University regarding the implementation of the programs. They are resources for the group. Sec.9 THE ORGANIZATIONAL MODERATOR/ADVISER The Moderator shall be an employee/teacher/Professor of the University in compliance with the requirement proposed by the school administration. The Moderator shall guide the leadership of the Singles for Christ chapter especially with regards to College policies and activities. 9.3 The Adviser should fully understand the culture and way of life of Couples for Christ and CFC Singles for Christ (e.g. type of worship, terms, activities). Sec.10 COUPLE COORDINATOR 10.1 The Couple Coordinator may be a parent of one of the members of CFC Singles for Christ, a faculty member or administrator, who is a member of CFC or any of its family ministries. He shall be appointed/chosen as an added resource to provide pastoral cover over the EXECOM members. They are appointed/chosen or elected from Campus Support Group. 10.2 If the Couple Coordinator is also a part of the College administration, then one person may fill the role of parent and school adviser as described by section 9 of this article. Sec.11 CAMPUS SUPPORT GROUP 11.1 The Campus Support Group shall link CFC Singles for Christ ___________________ Chapter to the CFC-SFC network, specifically the nearest chapter to the school, making available to the organization any available teaching and training manuals as well as any information regarding SFC.

11.2 The Campus Support Group is composed of parents of members, faculty and administrators who are part of the CFC family ministries. 11.3 CSG plays an important role in the pastoral formation of the leaders of the campus. The CSG should elect one CSG head that shall also act as the present Couple Coordinator for the SFC Campus. The Couple Coordinator is also the pastoral head of the CG. 11.4 In case the CG grows bigger, the CSG may elect or appoint an assistant CSG head to help the CSG head/ Couple Coordinator in pastoring the CG. 11.5 The CSG head regularly advises the president regarding the plans of the group. (As such all plans of the EXECOM / President should be brought to the CSG Head / Adviser for his comments and guidance). All plans should be submitted to the CSG Head for comments and suggestions. He may also organize regular skills / management training for the whole core group. 11.6 The CSG head also rallies the support of the entire CSG in terms of bringing in new CSG household co-leaders, as the need arises, resource speakers, fundraisers, Single men and women Camp support, and others that may help the single men and women organizing their activities. 11.7 The CSG, as members of Couples for Christ, should also organize CLP for parents of SFC campus who are not yet members of CFC. This would widen the network of the CSG in the Campus, and thereby soliciting more support from them, and at the same and bringing more Parents nearer to God. 11.8 The Campus Support Group shall work with the Mission Worker and assist the Chapter in all logistical and practical matters. ARTICLE IV Activities Sec.1 HOUSEHOLD MEETINGS 1.1 Weekly Household (support group) Meetings shall be scheduled depending on the personal and school schedules of each of the members of the household. 1.2 A separate planning session will be given to the Household Head to help him/her facilitate such meetings. Sec.2 ASSEMBLIES/PRAYER MEETINGS 2.1 Assemblies shall be held once a week. The core group of leaders/ officers shall plan its activities. 2.2 The venue of such assemblies should be conducive to vibrant worship where singing will be an essential part of such prayers. Sec.3 CHRISTIAN LIFE PROGRAM 3.1 Single men and women Camps are the entry point into Singles for Christ and are its primary means of evangelization. As such, the Chapter will sponsor camps on a regular basis, as long as it does not interfere with schedules of the University. 3.2 All Single men and women camps shall follow the format explained in the official Single men and women Camp Manual of CFC Singles for Christ. Sec.4 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 4.1 Career Direction Seminars, forums on special topics such as Handling Boy Girl Relationship, "Love, Courtship and Marriage and other topics relevant to the single men and women shall be scheduled from time to time by the Chapter. Such activities may be open for non-members of the SFC. 4.2 Members of Couples for Christ and its ministries may be invited to serve as resource speakers for such activities. 4.3 Other activities my be group studies, and/or tutorials. 4.4 Members of Single men and women for Christ- ___________ Chapter

will also be invited to activities of Singles for Christ on the national and international levels (e.g. Conferences, Mission Trips, Anniversaries, etc.)as this is usually sponsored/initiated by the CFC Family Ministries. 4.5 Activities of the Institute, as coordinated with the adviser and leaders shall also be made part of the schedule of the Chapter. ARTICLE V Amendments In order to fully suit the effect of all the principles of this constitution, all articles document that contradict any previous official document of CFC Singles for Christ, any of the principles of their particular campuses are hereby considered null and void. the said inconsistencies shall be recommended for amendments once found out to be

Sec.1 in this and/or Any of such.

Sec.2 All articles in this document may be amended as initiated by any member of the Chapter and approved initially by the officers/core group of the chapter, and by the CFC Singles for Christ council through its designated representative. Said amendments are not enforceable unless approved by the SFC Council. Sec.3 Any amendment shall be ratified by the officers of the chapter together with the couple coordinator and/or FTW with an affirmative note for the amendment equal to fifty percent plus one of the total numbers of the said core group of officers. The SFC National Council ratified the foregoing proposed Constitution of the CFCSingles for Christ Campus Based Program on January 2000. And was accordingly signed on (Date signed) , at ________________________________by the officers of (Name of Campus) whose signature are hereunder affixed. President Executive Vice President

VP-Evangelization

VP-Documentation

VP-Special Projects

VP-Finance

Asst. VP-Evangelization

Asst. VP-Documentation

Asst. VP-Special Projects

Asst. VP-Finance

Adviser

SFC CAMPUS-BASED SAMPLE DOCUMENTS

(A Sample Application for Recognition Letter)

Date: __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Dear ____________________________, CFC Singles for Christ (SFC) is a ministry of Couples for Christ (CFC) Global Mission Foundation, a Catholic Charismatic lay movement officially recognized by the Vatican. Since its official launch in 1994, SFC has spread to already 68 provinces in the Philippines and over 60 countries worldwide. Recognizing that the campuses form a major part of Gods kingdom, SFC has also brought its mission to the Education Institutions setting, with groups established in universities in Manila such as Ateneo de Manila, UP Diliman and Manila, Miriam College, De La Salle Universty, Mapua Institue of Technology, University of Santo Tomas, Far Eastern University, San Beda College, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, as well as colleges and universities in Bacolod, Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Baguio, Laguna and many other provinces. More than our numbers however, the Lord has blessed us with countless stories of people coming to know the Lord and striving to improve themselves in their personal lives. It is for this reason that we write to you. We in the CFC Singles for Christ community would like to ask your permission to be introduced to the institution and be recognized as an official organization. Our objective is to evangelize single men and women of today and bring them back to the Lord and the service of His Church. We believe that there is a strong need for evangelization and SFC can be of help in this work, as well as serve as a support group for the students and faculty while working hand in hand with the school and the Church. Aside from this, SFC also provides opportunities for your employees, students, faculty and staff to be involved with nation-building through Gawad Kalinga (GK), CFCs Work With The Poor Program. We believe that faith and patriotism go hand in hand, and would like to help in building our nation and renewing the land. Other activities include Christian Life Program, Talks and Households (small peer-support groupings). These activities will help in the growth of the faith of SFC members, leaders and their friends. For inquiries, please contact _(Sector Program Head name)_ at 727-0681-87 or _(Chapter Representative name)_ at _(contact numbers)_. Very truly yours, _(Chapter Representative Program Head)_ SFC Campus Based _(Chapter)_ Chapter Noted by: _(Chapter Head name)_ SFC Chapter Head _(Chapter)_ Chapter

(A Sample Registration Sheet)

REGISTRATION SHEET
CAMPUS CHAPTER: NAME POSITION (admin, staff, post grad student, 4th year student, faculty) ADDRESS SCHOOL YEAR: CONTACT #S SFC? Y/N

(A Sample Information Sheet)

SFC Campus Chapter: Year:

BASIC INFORMATION
Name: Year and Course: Address: Contact numbers:

NickName:

What are your talents and hobbies?

SCHEDULE
As you may know, we will be placing you into a household (peer) support grouping. In order to group you with people whose schedules are compatible with yours, please write down your class schedule for this term below.

GROUP AFFILIATIONS
Are you a SFC member already? (Y/N): Chapter / SFC group you are a member of: What other organizations are you a member of: (Please include position)

Please write down any additional information you believe we should know about at the back of this registration sheet. Thank you for your cooperation and God bless you!