Christian Family Movement. What CFM Is?
Christian Family Movement is a national network of parish/neighbourhood small groups of families. Through the use of Inquiries programming the dynamics of small group interaction, Christian values are reinforced and families are encouraged to reach out in action to others.
The CFM group consists of five to seven families with the adults meeting regularly in each other’s homes, or at the parish. Through the use of CFM’s many different programs, members discuss what they have observed in their own family or community, judge what they have seen in the light of Jesus’ teaching, and then act to change things for the better.
The observe/judge/act technique is the “Jocist Method” first pioneered by Canon Joseph Cardijn, founder of the Young Christian Worker Movement in Belgium. Through the application of this method, many CFM families have become involved in many activities
The mission of the Christian Family Movement is to promote Christ-centered marriage and family life; to help individuals and their families to live the Christian faith in everyday life; and to improve society through actions of love, service, education and example.
Benefits of CFM
– CFM makes lasting friends
– CFM helps couples stay married
– CFM supports family life
– CFM helps members grow in faith
– CFM helps members get involved in the community
– CFM makes members aware of the issues facing the community
How Families Benefit from joining CFM
1. CFM provides a Christian community in which individuals, marriages and families are supported and grow. Parents interact with other parents who have similar morals and values. Families socialize together and develop an extended family connection. This interaction between families helps to build a strong family support system.
2. This experience helps husbands and wives spend time together and develop common interests. Various aspects of the program enhance the couple relationship. Experience shows that CFM is a non-threatening environment for inter-faith marriages. Single parents also find support in a CFM group.
3. CFM enriches families. Much of what is discussed in the small group meetings of parents is carried back into the family. Parents learn how to be better parents and how to build happier families.
4. CFM challenges participants to be seven-day-a-week Christians. It helps individuals and families apply the gospels to their everyday life. CFM nurtures spiritual growth and provides Christian formation for the entire family.
5. CFM builds self-confidence because it challenges individuals to develop their gifts and talents. It is a catalyst for creating parish and community leaders.
6. CFM increases social consciousness. It helps families to be aware of the problems in their families, neighborhoods and community. CFM encourages them to dialogue and make changes.
Contact us:
Regional president couple CFM Goa:
Goretti and Nixon Fernandes: 9822588427/ 9552538226.
Leader couple CFM Margao:
Vanessa and Dr. Lenni Vaz: 9823633528/ 989032780