Project Evangelical Solidarity Mission Saint Mary of Guadalupe

Project: Evangelical Solidarity Mission: Saint Mary of Guadalupe CFM LATINAMERICAN SECRETARIAT (SPLA) 2006 - 2009 1

“Project Evangelical Solidarity” Integrate the Latinamerican Christian Family Movement (CFM) to a modern dynamics committed to the principles and vision of the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church (3. 2) It pretends to implement a reorganization with a prospective vision of CFM after an analysis of the four pilars : Solidarity, Spirituality, Formation and Promotion, including the challenge that CFM faces regarding the family desintegration, done by SPLA 2002 – 2005. 2

What does it consist of Offer to the Latinamerican CFM a system based on processes, as an option, to assist in achieving its evangelizing goals. The purpose of this system is: identify, evaluate, implement, manage and continuously improve the activities we do in our apostolate and its interactions as a comprehensive system, striving to improve our service to our Lord through families and youth. 3

The system´s elements are: its methodology, pedagogy, structure of the service, bibliographic materials and the information needed for its implementation and application of processes and systems during the basic formative cycles of the CFM. And the required training for its application. 4

Methodology Pedagogy Of faith Updated books Service structure Processes and systems 5

METHODOLOGY 6

Horizontal Coherence Didactic Logics what see Judge Act HOW Process of knowledge Logical dialéctics Vertical Coherence TARGET When means Good Methodology 7

TO SEE Objectively observe events; the commitment agreed around theme studied is evaluated, chapter headings are discussed, and life experiences and participants opinions are shared. During this dialgogue a question, or a concern pops up which make this learning experience meaningful. TO JUDGE Reality is examined in the light of the word of God as interpreted by the Church and also under the humanistic light of science. Judging is crucial in the learning process, because the group acquires new information which is weaved into prexisting knowledge. TO ACT The action agreed upon is a group effort. This step should never be skipped, so that the members of the basic level team may live, grow and change. It is applied in the books of BFC, formation gatherings and congresses so as to make these events more participatory 8

PEDAGOGY OF FAITH 9

Pedagogy Of Faith MYstic or spirituality setting Or heart science or reason 10

Science or Reason ØMethodic study ØMotivation ØObjetive ØContents ØDidactic Logic ØDialectic Logic ØDialogue ØSynthesis ØEvaluation Self-giving ØSpirituality ØPurity of intention ØLife of prayer ØTestimony ØSearch for truth ØApostolate ØCharism Ambience ØEncouraged by love ØTeam life ØPersonal Contact ØHospitality ØService Commitment ØEconomic Cooperation ØJoy 11

ic Cycle of Formation (BCF) and the Six Basic Demands The participation of STUDY married couples and youths in BCF implies SERVICE tha practice of six basic COMMITMENT demands, which in themselves are opportunities for growth, namely: TEAM LIFE BCF CHRISTIAN USE OF MATERIAL GOODS HOSPITALITY LIFE OF PRAYER 12

UPDATED BOOKS 13

Themes of 1 st level book: I BELIEVE IN THE FAMILY ØSITUATION OF THE FAMILY IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY ØTHE FAMILY IN GOD´S PLAN ØTHE CHRISTIAN FAMILY MISSION ØThemas of 2 nd level Book: The Family, A Hope for human society ØTHE COMMUNITY: GIFT AND TASK ØCHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE OF FAMILY ØAIMING TOWARDS A FAMILY FULLY HUMAN AND CHRISTIAN ØTHE FAMILY, HOPE FOR HUMANITY Themes of 3 rd level book: The power of Love ØTHE GREAT CHALLENGES FACED BY MODERN FAMILIES ØTHE FAMILY AND GOD´S KINGDOM ØPERSONAL GROWTH ØTHE SOCIAL DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH ØFACING THE FUTURE 14

SERVICE STRUCTURE 15

Communication Diagram within CFM Area VI Area V Area IV NATIONAL PRESIDENTS Area VI Area V Area IV DIOCESAN PRESIDENTS Area VI Area V Area IV SECTOR SECRETARIES Area I Area II Area III Area III Vertical Communication by functions Horizontal Communication of Direction 16

Values promoted in CFM Areas MACRO VALUE JOINT VALUES 4 AREA I Conversion Hope, love and focus 4 AREA II Service Commitment, availability and responsability 4 AREA III Justice and Solidarity Generosity, honesty and order 4 AREA IV Unity and Shared Responsability Friendship, respect and living together 4 AREA V Faith Humility, fraternity and spirituality 4 AREA VI Conversion Tenacity, sobriety and loyalty 17

Organization Manual Document that contains detailed information regarding the administrative directorate, job descriptions, structures and functions of the service secretariats of CFM. It specifies hierarchical levels, authority and responsability tiers, communication and coordination channels; likewise it contains describing, in graphic form, the national structure of CFM Being and Doing of CFM teams Documents containing procedure manuals at the three levels of CFM operational structure i. e : national, diocesan and sector or parish levels. 18

PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS 19

PROCESS: A set of activites that interact in order to transform input elements into results. APPROACH BASED ON PROCESSES: A desired result is more efficiently achieved when related activities and resources are managed as a process, this is precisely the approach based on processes. SYSTEMIC APPROACH: It establishes that identifying, understanding and managing interrelated processes as a system, contributes to an organization´s efficiency and efficacy in achieving its goals 20

Processes approach within the CFM. Inputs Input Elements (Includes means) à Service Structure (formed/trained) àPromoters àZone Coord. E. àSector Secretaries àSector Team àDiocesan Team àNacional Team, etc. à Teams: àMethodology àPedagogy àFormative Courses àEtc. etc. à Formación materials: Team book mat. , promoters book mat. à Members of basic PROCESS (set of interacting activities) Outputs Product Results from a Process MEMBERS OF CFM WITH BASIC FORMATION FOR THE APOSTOLATES 21

BASIC FORMATION CYCLE (BFC) IN S E R S E I 3 rd Level 2 nd Level 1 st Level Preinscripti on Information Phase Formation Phase The objective of the BFC is to offer a formative process and NOT an event in the life of a family. Time in the CFM: Three years and two months 22

In the BFC, there are three special moments which must be experienced during the three years, namely: First Level Encounter for Fundamental Evangelization KERIGMA Second Level Couples´ Encounter Third Level Family Encounter 23

Basic Formation Cycle CBF Apr | May | jun | jul aug Fishing Infor 1 st Level 2 nd Level 3 rd Level Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr May | Jun | Jul | Aug STARTS 1 ST LEVEL STARTS 2 nd Level Starts 3 rd Nivel Sep | Oct | Nov |Dec Span of time: Whole of 2010 24

The BCF conducted in this systematic manner, gives us. 1. - New members join CFM every year at the 1 st Level of formation. Membership remains young. 2. - At the end of BFC, the members who finished go out to serve in their parish, in a pastoral (family) or in organizations of civil society; many remain to serve within CFM as group promoters of basic teams or members of such service teams: training, Kerigma, Couples´ Encounters, Family Encounters, Choirs, liturgy, etc. 3. - CFM service teams are renewed every two or three years. 25

FISHING PERIOD PLANNING April Inicialmeeting Training of coordinators. Strategias for promotion and fishing. Etc. PROMOTI 0 N May Affix ads in parishes. Affix ads in shools. Radio Spots. Interviews in Catholic radios. FISHING June & July One by one. During masses. List of Premarriage courses. In High Schools Etc. 26

Preinscription Period August This period consists of three meetings (one each week), for the purpose of sharing information about CFM. In these meetings three introductory themes are developed in order to let participants know what CFM is all about, providing them a clear and panoramic idea about the ideals and mystic, so that new members may grasp what their commitments are when they join the CFM. 27

BASIC FORMATION CYCLE (BFC) PROCESS IN ONE LEVEL 2 nd set of themes 1 st set of themes A d v e n t 4 thª set of themes 3 rd set of themes L e n t P E N T E C O S T Special Moments : Retreat or Annual Meeting 28

4 Planeación Estratégica Proceso del Ciclo Básico de Formación START Team Mat. Process in a Basic Formation Cycle Returnee New Member Preparation/ Identification Couples apt for Service Team work in meetings Promotion or Catch Kerigma Training Couples apt for Promotion Estimate Memb 1 st Level Estimate M. 2 nd & 3 rd L Order Books 1 st Lev. Order Books 2 nd & 3 rd L Pre-Inscription Rotation Formation Basic Teams 1 st Level Formation Basic Teams 2 nd & 3 rd L Start of Basic Formation Cycle General Advent Mtg Couples´ Encounter 2 do. N Youth Encounterl 2 do. N Easter General Mtg Family Encounter 3 er. N Pentecost Gen. Mtg End of Level or of BFC Evaluation and Follow-up Lamina 30 29

FROM MFC In México FOR LATINAMERICA Countries that have adopted this model: Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Dominican Republic , and Venezuela. A total of 13 of 18 COUNTRIES 30

“Knowing Jesus Christ through faith is our joy; to follow Him is a grace, and transmiting this treasure to others is a task that the LORD entrusted to us when called and chose us. ” (Document of Aparecida, Introduction No. 18) 31