Couples
for Christ
Foundation for Family and Life
Statement of Philosophy
CFC-FFL adheres to a set of beliefs and ideals from which
flow its Christian attitudes, values and behavior, as well
as its programs, teachings and approaches to Christian renewal
within the context of family relationships.
WE
BELIEVE in marriage as an indissoluble institution as taught
by our Lord Jesus Christ (Mt 19:6). WE BELIEVE that God
created marriage primarily for love between man and woman,
and for the procreation and proper rearing of children.
WE
BELIEVE that God created man and wife with equal personal
worth and dignity. WE BELIEVE that God ordained order in
the family by giving the man the role as head of the family
and the woman as helpmate and support, which roles best
express their complementarity.
WE
BELIEVE in the inalienable and irreplaceable right and responsibility
of parents to educate their children. WE BELIEVE that children
need to be educated in essential human and Christian values
for them to become responsible and mature members of society.
WE
BELIEVE that the family, in practicing the gospel message,
shares in the life and mission of the Church—through
prayers, evangelization, and service to others, especially
the poor.
WE
BELIEVE that Christian family renewal can best be achieved
by inviting Jesus to be the Lord of our homes, by allowing
the power of the Holy Spirit to lead our family lives, and
through the full use of all spiritual gifts at our disposal.