Familia
This could be the year for YOU and FAMILIA!
FAMILIA is an apostolate of Regnum Christi. It is an international Catholic lay apostolate of the Church committed to the well-being of the family. It is dedicated to meeting the challenges facing the family in contemporary society, through the integral formation of each family member. All programs are fully aligned with the teaching authority of the Catholic Church
New groups will be forming in the Spring ’08 for study beginning in September 2008.
You choose your year – pick your interest – listen to your call.
Year 1 – God’s Plan for the Christian Family
Study of Pope John Paul II’s Familiaris Consortio – The Role of the Christian Family in the Modern World.
Objectives of Year 1:
- To communicate God’s plan for marriage and family
- To know and understand the demanding, yet beautiful roles within the Christian family
- To recognize and appreciate the graces received through the sacrament of Marriage
Learn what the CCC (Catechism of the Catholic Church) says about:
- Grace
- Sin
- Sacraments
- Beatitudes
- Prayer
Year 2 – God’s Esteem for the Dignity of Motherhood
Study of JP II’s Mulieris Dignitatem (Dignity & Vocation of Women) and Redemptoris Mater (Mother of the Redeemer).
Objectives of Year 2:
- To understand who we are before God
- To find ourselves by giving to others
- To see Mary as the perfect model of womanhood
- To recognize the role that husbands are called to fulfill
Delve into the CCC regarding:
The rosary
The Commandments of God
Year 3 – God’s Call to Holiness
Study of JP II’s Gratissimam Sane – Letter to Families
Objectives of Year 3:
- To recognize our complete dependence on God
- To turn to Our Lord with deeper love and understanding
- To effect personal growth in prayer so it permeates our day, our very being and to carry this to our families
- To honor Christ in our relationship with our husbands
Explore the CCC relating to:
the Apostles Creed
the Commandments of the Catholic Church
Year 4 – God’s Desire to be Known and Loved by All
Study of Apostolicam Actuositatem (Vatican II document entitled Apostolate of Lay People) and JP II’s Christifidelis Laici (on the lay faithful).
Objectives of Year 4:
- To recognize the need for each of us to live our Baptismal promises to the fullest
- The understand that we are called to be an example of the Christian vocation of marriage
- To respond eagerly and generously in passing on our convictions of Christian family life to others
Discuss what the CCC says about:
- The two great commandments
- The Virtues and the Works of Mercy
If you would like more information about the FAMILIA Program or would like to
take the next step and join the program, please contact Nancy Kettinger @ 419-424-3652!
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