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CFM Continental Asia

THE 12TH CONTINENTAL ASIA CONFERENCE
OF CHRISTIAN FAMILY MOVEMENTS
Baan Phu Waan Pastoral Training Center, Nakorn Pathom, Thailand
November 11-14, 2022

About Us

THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY MOVEMENT

The Christian Family Movement (CFM) is a network of small family groups, ideally but not necessarily parish- based. Groups often consist of 3 to 8 families, which may include couples, single parents, widows, widowers and individuals, who seek to become true family communities and work together to promote mutual growth. Founded in the 1950s, the CFM is the first organization that encourages small family groups to pray and do good works together.

Vision & Mission of CFM

” Our mission is to evangelize families and communities in Asia who shall grow in the love of God and neighbor through prayers, family programs and services, as proclaimed by the Gospel and guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church.”

Governing Board

India Began in: 1956 (in Mumbai)

Philippines Began in: 1956

Singapore Began in: 1962

Sri LankaBegan in: 1968

ThailandBegan in:CFM1958/1972;ME1980; BEC 1978 Outgoing Presidents

CFM India

— Ninfa & Remedios National Presidents

National Chaplain

— Friar Sidney Mascarenhas National Chaplain

CFM of the Philippines, Inc (CFMP)

Membership: Total 2300 1200 couples, 200 singles, 900 youth Plus 100,000 graduates of CFM. Christians: 93%; Catholics: 83%

— Francisco & Agnes Yambao National Presidents

National Chaplain:

Bishop Gerardo Alminaza

Christian Family and Social Movement CFSM)

— Jacqueline and Luke Kumaraguru National Presidents

National Chaplain:

— Rev Fr Dominique Deme, MEP

CFSM Newsletter

CFM-Sri Lanka

Membership: Total 170 153 couples, 17 singles spread over Colombo Archdiocese & Anuradhapura Diocese Christians: 7.5%; Catholics 6.1%

— Hector & Dayani Peiris National Presidents

National Chaplain:

— Rev Fr Alexis Clement Prakash Fernando

Composed of 3 groups
Christian Family Movement
Marriage Encounter groups;
and Basic Ecclesial Communities

Began in: CFM1958/1972; ME1980; BEC 1978
Membership: Total 260 120 couples, 60 singles, 80 youth
Christians 0.8%; Catholics 0.46% (380,000)

— Michael Phichit & Lucia Achara Sukeewat
National Presidents

Epifano and Wilma Cua

Missionary Visits

Introduce CFM/CFSM in Asia – its purpose, activities & programs
Explore possibility of expansion with help of local Bishop & Family Life Commission
Propagate CFM through literature, website & newsletters
Establish network & correspondence
Locate anchor resource person