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Family is a Gift website Receives CMMA Citation 4th PACEP-CFC OSM Convention 2018
ing a family in this day and age.
Aside from the Best Website
category, Family is a Gift was
likewise a finalist for the Best in
Print Ad, along with Season 2 of
Pluma, the TV show produced by
Couples for Christ and aired on
ABS-CBN.
The Catholic Mass Media
Awards (CMMA) was organized
in 1978 by the Archdiocese of
Manila by His Eminence Arch-
bishop Jaime Cardinal L. Sin. It is
the Archdiocese of Manila's way
COUPLES for Christ’s advocacy April of this year, and promotes of paying tribute to those who
“Family is a Gift” received a raising a family as an effort of promote Christian values in an
Special Citation for Best Website the whole community. The ad- outstanding way, in radio, press,
at the 40th Catholic Mass Media vocacy aims to share knowledge advertising, television and film.
Awards held at the Star Theatre collected through years of expe- With this year’s theme “The
on November 14, 2018. rience of parents and experts in truth will set you free” (John
Rommel Ancheta, CFC Com- the fields of, but not limited to, 8:32), the CMMA paid tribute
munications Director, received the parenting, raising a family and to media products that enhance
award on behalf of CFC from Rev. home-making. the total human development of THE 4 th Philippine Army to curve graft and corruption AFP Reserve Command cited
Fr. Joseph Azarcon of the Diocese Moreover, the advocacy wants the Filipino audience through Character Enhancement Pro- in the AFP, with CFC OSM also the need for more CEMs in
of Cabanatuan and Mr. Philip E. to build a community whose the competent and professional gram-CFC OSM Convention giving the CEP at GHQ AFP’s his unit and for the reservists.
Juico, CMMA Board Member. main focus is to show support use of mass media techniques. was held on November 29, selected Units. These manifestations affirm
Family is a Gift started in and share best practices in rais- (Andrelene Veloso) 2018 at the Philippine Army Distinguished guests from the effectiveness of the CEP
Officers’ Clubhouse. This other stakeholders—the Phil- with God’s help.
year’s convention theme was ippine Army, Philippine Navy, International Council mem-
CFC 2019 Schedule of Events Character Enhancement, an
Essential Key to Transfor-
Philippine Air Force, AFP
Reserve Command, Maritime
ber Lito Tayag gave a talk on
CFC’s commitment to inter-
mation. The theme is very Academy of Asia and the Pa- faith cooperation, which em-
JAN 6 APR 5-7 Youth
Metro Manila Mission Core Assembly for Christ 26th YFC appropriate as the CFC OSM cific, Philippine Merchant phasizes creating a communi-
& First Fruits Offering International Conference (ICON) is about to complete another Marine Academy, National ty of caring and loving people;
mission-filled year full of Bureau of Investigation and and spreading God’s love.
many challenges, realizations General Headquarters, AFP, Evangelization and Mis-
12 26-28 CFC
CFC International Handmaids of the Lord (HOLD) and spirit-filled blessings. also attended the convention. sion Director Arnel Santos
Leaders Conference International Conference There were 212 delegates to Army Chief Chaplain, Fr (Col) spoke about “The Order of St.
the convention, of which 148 Raul Ciño, and the 54 chap- Michael—CFC’s Contribu-
were CFC, 54 Army Chaplains, lains are CFC OSM’s spiritual tion to Nation Building”. He
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acter Enhancement, Integrity, resignations, as well as a drop OSM’s program. These award-
JUN CFC 38th Anniversary Celebration 17-19 CFC Kids for Christ Family
Conference (Northern Luzon)
Transparency, Accountability
in Public Service (CEITAPS).
in the violations of school
policies, rules and regulations.
ees inspire CFC to serve more
for God, the country and the
The CEITAPS was formulated BGen Rolando Rodil of the people. (Willy Ona)
C2 December 17 - 30, 2018 Vol. 22 No. 25 CBCP Monitor
Ugnayan
Pampanga Provincial Center Boyet Rafael, Luzon Island The results were presented on
in San Fernando, Pampanga Head, exhorted the participants Sunday by the Area Director of
on October 20 to 21, 2018 for to “be the light this dark world each province.
THE NEWS SUPPLEMENT OF COUPLES FOR CHRIST
the annual CFC Central Luzon needs.” He repeated his message At the end of the regional plan-
Michael C. Ariola Regional Planning. during the Luzon AGT Summit ning, the area governance teams
IC Oversight Tony Gimenez, the Regional held in Pangasinan—to have came up with several resolutions,
Head of Central Luzon, reminded ONE STRONG LUZON. principal of which is to have one
Zenaida A. Gimenez Alma M. Alvarez Andrelene D. Veloso the participants from Aurora, CFC President Michael strong central luzon that will
Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor Editorial Assistant Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, “Shok” Ariola graced the plan- contribute to the building of one
Deomar P. Oliveria Evangeline C. Mecedilla Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales ning session and his presence strong luzon.
Layout Artist Circulation Staff of their roles as evangelizers fired up the participants. The participants went home
based on the CFC vision of Fami- To assist the area governance inspired, united, empowered
The Ugnayan News Supplement is published by the Couples for Christ Global Mission Foundation, Inc., with editorial offices at 156 20th
Avenue, 1109 Cubao, Quezon City. Editorial trunk line: (+63 2) 709-4868 local 31 Direct line : (+63 2) 709-4856 lies in the Holy Spirit Renewing teams in planning their ac- and eager to fulfill their ministry
www.couplesforchristglobal.org cfcglobalcommunications@gmail.com the Face of the Earth. He pro- tivities for 2019, Senen Reyes, and live as children of the light.
ceeded to compare the number of Provincial Area Head of Bataan, (Sonny Sta. Ana)
C4 December 17 - 30, 2018 Vol. 22 No. 25 CBCP Monitor
CFC Serves at Archdiocese of Toronto’s Event for Families SFC KENYA FORTIFIED!
they serve one another. shared their experience
The Cardinal’s ad- as young kids being
dress was followed by dragged by their parents
a Q & A where the to serve in Church and
Cardinal responded the community. They
with love, care, en- expressed gratitude to
couragement and even their parents for show-
incorporated some hu- ing them the essence of
mor in his responses, service to God and His
to the delight of the people at such an early
participants. age and encouraged the
Four families, among young people to do the
whom was the Rodri- same. They spoke of how
guez family from CFC, serving God through
shared the joy of wit- community bring so
COUPLES for Christ and Fr. Chris Cauchi, vibrant praise and wor- nessing in their service much joy and peace in
joined the first gather- Director of the Office of ship led by the Couples to God and His people. their married lives, vow-
ing of families organized Formation for Disciple- for Christ Youth and A family hands-on ing to definitely pass on
by the Archdiocese of ship of the Archdiocese of Singles for Christ Mu- activity took place in this beautiful legacy to
Toronto and the other Toronto, led the archdioc- sic Ministry. the afternoon, such as their children.
ministries that support esan staff in welcoming ar- His Eminence Thomas Rosary Making for the This first gather-
and enrich families. The riving delegates. Area par- Cardinal Collins, Arch- Sick, Christmas Orna- ing of families in the ON October 19-21, 2018, with keynote sessions, work-
event, called “Family at ticipants were given the bishop of Toronto, in his ments for Young Fami- Archdiocese of Toron- 72 Singles for Christ (SFC) shops, fellowship, praise and
the Heart of Service”, program booklet, name keynote address, encour- lies, Care Packs for the to was made possible members from all over Kenya worship, and receiving the
saw grandparents, par- tags and were ushered to aged everyone to recog- Homeless and Christmas through the support of gathered for their annual sacraments. Speakers for the
ents, and children of a photo booth for families nize the many gifts they Cards for Neighbors in the different ministries National Conference. The sessions came from as far as
all ages gathered to cel- to have their photos taken. receive from God and to Need. There were also like Couples for Christ, conference was held at Our Philippines and Tanzania,
ebrate and share their Everyone then proceeded use these gifts joyfully. exhibits courtesy of No- Bukas Loob sa Diyos, Lady of Fatima Family Cen- with all of them eager to
gifts and to journey in to the Church to pray the The prelate said, “We valis, Catholic Charities, Faith Connections, Fo- tre in Maragua. This year’s share the messages from
faith through service to Holy Rosary. have to do the best we can representatives from the colare and Teams of theme, “Fortified”, reminded the Lord.
others. The event was At the parish hall, wherever we are.” He also Catholic Family Services Our Lady. These groups the SFCs of their calling to SFC Kenya looks forward
held on November 17 at the activity started reminded the families of Toronto and the So- worked hand in hand not only renew their relation- to the rest of the year as they
the Our Lady Queen of with a welcome mes- that lecturing the faith ciety of Sharing and St. with the office of the ship with God, but to be made fulfill their missionary call of
Poland Church, Scarbor- sage by Rev. Fr. Adam is not enough, as one Bernard Books. Family Life and Special stronger by the Holy Spirit making every single man and
ough, Ontario. Bobola, S.Chr., the par- ought to live it as well. The program was Projects to give the par- in order to take on the chal- woman all over the world
Racquel Sevilla, Assis- ish priest of the Our Individuals must build hosted by newly-mar- ticipants a day full of lenges they face daily. experience Christ. (Kevin
tant Director of Family Lady Queen of Poland friendships with brothers ried Andrei and Thea fun and great memo- The weekend was packed Erik M. Muico)
Life and Special Projects, Church, followed by a and sisters in the faith as Nazareno of CFC. They ries. (Mier Rivera)