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Works of Mercy: Acts of Love, 2009-10 Program Book
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| Works of Mercy: Acts of Love |
Each chapter addresses one or more of the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy through prayer, Scripture reflection and social inquiry. In the course of the social inquiry, families observe their experiences and the experiences of their neighbors, far and near. Then, judge these experiences in light of Christ’s teaching. Actions are suggested which put our faith to work transforming homes, parishes, and communities through love, service, education, and example....
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CFM Winter 2010 Board Meeting
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| St. Edna, Arlington Heights, IL |
The winter meeting of the CFM USA Board of Directors will be February 19-21, 2010 at St. Edna Parish Center in Arlington Heights, IL.
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CFM Summer 2009 Board Meeting
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| Christ Church Alexandria, VA |
The summer meeting of the CFM USA Board of Directors was held July 9-12 at Christ Episcopal Church in Alexandria, VA. The newly elected slate of officers began their terms at the meeting, led by President Couple Bob and Anne Tomonto of Miami, FL; Vice President Couple Tom and Mary Kay Halpin of Omaha, NE; Secretary Couple Tom and Laura Toussaint of Arlington Heights, IL; Treasurer Couple John and Mary Poprac of Torrance, CA and Chaplain Father Tom Rzepiela of Palatine, IL.
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CFM Weekly Column Wins 2009 Award
CFM's weekly column, "Taking the Time to Make a Difference," written by former executive director Paul Leingang, has again won an award from the Catholic Press Association of United States and Canada for excellence in spirituality. Paul's column received a second place award in the 2009 competition. The citation read in part, "These articles are about things all lay people go through. It's nice to know someone is thinking about the same things." Congratulations (for the second year in a row!), Paul.
We have begun podcasting the column as of October 2009. Take the time now to listen or read and send comments to the CFM USA Office.
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For Your Marriage
This website is part of the National Pastoral Initiative for Marriage sponsored by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. The website's thrust, "What have you done for your marriage today?" is echoed in a TV and radio campaign of public service announcements. Check out the "whats new" section for a new report on marriage released in February 2008...
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USCCB Making a Case for Marriage
Why does marriage matter? Why choose to get married? Why work to stay married? These and other such questions are on people's minds today and the US Catholic Bishops provide some answers...
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Welcome to "CFMTube"! See videos on CFM
Click here for an 8 minute "Welcome to CFM" and a 5 minute "Introduction to CFM" video. They are produced by our CFM President and Director and currently posted on YouTube...
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| What is CFM? |
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Christian Family Movement is a national network of parish/neighborhood
small groups of Catholics and their families. Parents meet regularly in one
another's homes or at the parish. Through the use of programming and the dynamics of group interaction, Christian values are reinforced and families are encouraged to reach out in action to others. "All I really want is to be happy," my friend said to me. At age 32 he had earned a Ph.D., got a good job, and bought a house. Now he just wanted to find someone who could tell him how to be happy. Don't we all? Just tell us how to be happy.
"Do something for someone else." CFM families know that when we think about others and their needs, we forget about our own troubles. When we try to help someone else, we suddenly discover that we are happy too. CFM families join with other families in our Action Groups to put love into action... |
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Membership benefits include participation in the total CFM experience, a one year subscription to the ACT Newsletter, your choice of a current program book and service and assistance from Federation, Area and National Leaders. Complete a membership form now... |
| CFM Starter Kit |
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| CFM Starter Kit |
Click here for "starter kits" to get CFM going in your parish. Choose Family Enrichment or Marriage Enrichment. Kits contain four copies of a program book, instructions for the host on how to invite three other families to form a group and directions on how to lead the meetings... |
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“All these devoted themselves with one accord to prayer...” Acts 1: 14a
Please join with CFMers everywhere in praying for families and for the success of the mission of CFM, to promote Christ-centered marriage and family life and to transform society...
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CFM promotes Catholic teaching on marriage
and family life, social justice and ecumenism. The Catholic Bishops of the
United States recommend CFM in their documents, "Follow the Way of Love" and
"Called and Gifted for the Third Millennium." CFM is an active member of
the National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers. Click for their web site... |
| CFM Parish and Group Leader Resources |
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The CFM USA Office offers our leaders support in forming groups, training leaders and leading meetings. Minutes of the National Board meetings, the CFM Bylaws and various documents created by the National Board for leaders are available here. This site is secured for leader members only. Contact . for access... |
| Donate to CFM via Network for Good |
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The Christian Family Movement relies on donations to keep the cost of dues low. If you feel the Lord moving you this month, please send your tax-deductible contribution to CFM via the Network For Good. Your generosity is appreciated and helps us in our mission... |
| Donate to CFM via Amex Giving Express |
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Give to CFM USA by donating with your American Express Card. Donations can be made in dollars or Membership Rewards® points. Your dollar donation is tax deductible and you will receive an e-mail receipt that meets IRS requirements as a record of your contribution... |
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