Couples for Christ
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me
to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord."
- Luke 4:18-19
Mission Statement:
Couples for Christ is called to bring families back to the plan of God, and to bring the strength and light of Christ to those who are struggling to be true Christian families in the modern world.
Vision Statement:
- Renew and strengthen Christian family life in the parish, by providing
faith formation programs geared towards married couples and their children
(for adults Christian Life Program, for children Youth Camp)
- Provide continuous mutual support and encouragement through “cell groups’
called “households”, to help families grow in holiness and discipleship
- As a true “womb to tomb” ministry, provide other comprehensive renewal
and faith formation programs geared towards all family members, including
children (Kids for Christ), singles (Singles for Christ), young adults
(Youth for Christ), and divorced and widowed individuals (Handmaids and
Servants of the Lord).
- As renewed couples and families, help build a strong parish, by supporting
the pastor, providing support for parish ministries, and actively participating
in parish activities and events
What the ministry is about:
We are a family ministry whose primary focus is on Christian family renewal
and global evangelization. Our initial faith formation and renewal program
is the Christian Life Program and it is open to all interested adult parishioners.
The CLP helps lead individuals and couples into a renewed understanding of
God’s call to us. At the completion of this program, you are invited to join
a small household group where you are provided continual spiritual and emotional
support and encouragement as you grow in your spiritual life. We provide ongoing
formation through teachings, recollections, and retreats
(e.g. Family
Enrichment Retreat, Marriage Enrichment Retreat, etc.) We also provide
opportunities for fun and fellowship in our ministries.
(e.g. Family
Christmas Party, Youth and Singles SportsFest, Kid’s Harvest Festival, etc.)
Suggested Attributes:
Have an open mind and heart in seeking to strengthen your marriage and your family and to learn God’s plan for your family.
If you would like more information or interested in participating in this
ministry, complete the form below and click the submit button or contact
Dean Castro through email
or call at 707.553.1043.
