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Objectives
1. To re-define the SFC Lifestyle that will be the stand of Singles for Christ.
2. To encourage members and leaders to embrace the fullness of life according to God's plan
and standards by living lives that are pleasing to Him.
3. To challenge everyone to make a stand and to be the difference in our society in response
to our calling.
Key Message
As Singles For Christ, we protect the dignity of life and live life in accordance to Christ. In all
aspects of our lives we stand as witnesses of His transforming love so that every single man and
woman all over the world will experience the same. We are called to live out the SFC Lifestyle as
a response to the call of Love for Life – to live a Life of Simplicity, a Life of Faithfulness to God’s
purpose and a Life of Integrity.
Proposed Schedule
00:00 – 00:15 Registration
00:15 – 00:30 Teaching of Songs
00:30 – 00:45 Worship
00:45 – 01:00 Introduction and Orientation by Chapter Head
01:00 – 01:45 Mini Talk 1 – Live Simply
01:45 – 02:30 Mini Talk 2 – Live Freely
02:30 – 03:15 Mini Talk 3 – Live Fully
03:15 – 03:30 Commitment Activity
03:30 – 03:40 Closing Prayer
Anchor Verse
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave
himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (Ephesians 5:1-2, NRSVCE)
Introduction Guide for the Chapter Head
As we embark on our 21st year, we are led into a new venture of redefining the SFC Lifestyle
according to Christ’s way of life. This is how we want to be set apart from the worldly norms and
express our Love for Life that God has gifted us with. A life that imitates Christ and makes Him
known to others through our lifestyle. And this lifestyle is rooted in our desire to please Him as
also exemplified by Christ himself.
In this Assembly, we are inviting everyone to be open and true to themselves as we re-learn and
experience the redefined SFC Lifestyle now known as “Generation Christ”.
Content
This Chapter Assembly is divided into 3 parts: “Live Simply”, “Live Freely” and “Live Fully”. For
each component there will be:
Activity – so that every participant will have a clue/feel of the topic to be discussed. Each
game is included in the manual of each mini talk. This can be given by the Chapter Leader
or the speaker.
Mini Talk – the main topic or component of Generation Christ
Evaluation Questions – this will be asked after the mini talk and its purpose is for the
participants to reflect on the topic being discussed
Action Plan Activity – a concrete action plan, guide and challenge they will take to be the
Generation for Him
Format
The Chapter Head will lead the orientation for the whole Chapter Teaching. He will give a brief
overview of what Generation Christ is all about for the participants to have a glimpse of what
they will undergo in the whole duration of the teaching.
After every topic discussed, the Chapter Head will come up in front, give some important points
on the component that was discussed and after that introduce the next topic and speaker. The
in-between introduction should last for about 3-5 minutes, just enough time for the participants
to breathe after a topic and prepare themselves for the next.
Speakers
For this Chapter Teaching, we highly recommend to have three (3) speakers that will talk about
each component. Someone who embodies a perfect example of each component and will also
be the sharer on the topic assigned to him/her.
Chapter Heads need to orient each speaker and give an overview of the overall topic regarding
Generation Christ. This will help them to be specific on their sharing and points that need to be
emphasized and stressed to the SFC’s. To remind them also of the time allotted on each
session/mini talk.
Commitment Ceremony
This will be given by the Chapter Head.
Dynamics:
The participants will then ask to find their conviction partner, a person who will remind
and inspire them to Live Simply, Live Freely and Live Fully for the Lord.
There will be a commitment card for each participant. The Chapter Head will then
challenge the participants to be the Generation for Him. He will read the commitment
card and ask the participants to repeat the commitment with conviction.
After reciting the commitment, ask each SFCs to sign their Covenant Cards (together
with his/her conviction partner) as a covenant for being the Generation for Him.
Remind the participants that your conviction partner is accountable to you. Pray for
each other and ask the Lord to give you and your partner the grace to live fully for Him.
End with a send-off song and a closing prayer.
Live Simply
A Simple life that leads to generous living.
Objectives
1. For the SFCs to acknowledge the blessings that God is faithfully giving them.
2. Differentiate their needs and wants so as to become good stewards of one's resources.
3. Challenge to live a Simple Life that will lead to generosity that will give greater glory to
God.
Speakers Profile
An SFC Leader who exemplifies simplicity despite one’s financial status in life. Living a life of
generosity even at point of crisis. Someone who can also share his/her participation in the ANCOP
work of SFC or involved in helping people in need even in his/her personal ways.
Mini Talk
The Lord, in His goodness has blessed us in so many ways. This leads us to also share what we
have to others. Thus, as Singles For Christ, we go out on mission and spread the Good News and
let everyone experience Christ.
But with the current trends, many have become distracted and confused, empty and wanting
more. Many have become enslaved – eventually losing themselves along the way. We have
become prisoners of our W-A-N-T.
This must never be the case for us. Because we acknowledge that everything comes and belongs
to God, we choose to become stewards of these resources. And since it is God who enables us to
acquire wealth, we use our finances (wealth and possessions) to glorify God and participate in
the spread of His Kingdom. We live a life embracing simplicity leads to a full life immersed in
generosity. It is in living less for ourselves that we are able to live more for Him. We are called to
LIVE SIMPLY.. give more, share Christ!
Definition
Needs are basic items that we must have in order to survive
Wants are goods and services that can enhance the quality of life that we can live without
Knowing our priorities and values allows us to see which are the more important
things in life and will greatly direct our time and resources. Determine your own Core
Priorities, your personal choice in life, love, and work. Where are most of our time and
resources being spent?
No matter how much money you may or may not have, how you spend it is a real
reflection of your values and choices. Does your spending habits reflect your Core
Priorities?
2. Learn to Be Contented. “for I have learned to be content with whatever I have. I know
what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I
have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of
being in need.” Phil 4:11b-12
Become aware of what really makes you happy. Let this inner sense of satisfaction
drive your decisions. Do an inventory of blessings and of what you have and be grateful
for them.
3. Be aware of people whose basic needs are not being met in today's world.
Live simply so that others may simply live.
Become conscious and honest about your money, bank accounts, credit card
balances, and income. This is a tough step, but begin prayerfully.
St. Augustine would say, “Our hearts are restless until it rests in God.” Unless God does not have
a place in our hearts and we do not allow the Lord to be the center of our lives, we will never
experience true joy and satisfaction. It will continue to yearn for fulfilment and we may continue
to seek it through so many ways, including thru material possessions.
We have to be GRATEFUL for our blessings and what we have every moment in our lives. We
have to learn to TRUST in the Lord our God! GOD is ENOUGH.
In living simply we are called to live out:
Evaluation Questions
Have I been living within my means?
Have I been prioritizing my wants instead of my needs?
Have I been properly allocating the 90% of my income to myself, to others and to God?
What are the things that I need to give up to end up giving more?
Action Plan Activity
1. Identify 5 spending habits that I need to trim down/give up in order to be able to share
more to others. (E.g. Multiple Credit Cards, Mobile Credit Limit, Leisure, Beverages, etc.)
2. Think of ways on how you can share your resources to others. (e.g. Sponsor a Child to school
thru ANCOP CSP, serve in Cornerstone, commit to support a relative who is in need, etc.)
3. Create a 6-month plan on how you can make it happen.
January -Participate in First Fruit offering, increase my Tithing and make it regular.
-Start saving money for a specific cause (child scholarship, sending a relative
March
to school, support in mission, etc.)
Objectives
1. Develop a greater understanding and promote awareness on the issues surrounding the
SFC Lifestyle.
2. Lead the members to live according to the truths God has anointed through the Catholic
Church.
3. Facilitate a safe environment where individuals can confide their struggles to their
pastoral head or a spiritual director who can keep them accountable.
Speaker’s Profile
An SFC Leader who has made the decision to turn away from a life of sinfulness. A brother or
sister who is now known for their integrity, conviction, and perseverance in living out an
authentic Christian lifestyle. Someone who inspires others by striving to live according to God’s
will in all areas of their life.
Mini Talk
Introduction
For the fullness of life to be experienced, we are called to LIVE FREELY. Free from the bondage of
sin and addiction. Free to live out our lives as the men and women of God we were created and
called to be. Free to experience true authentic love as we grow in chastity. True Freedom is a life
based on the standards of God, and not the world's. By letting go of what keeps us from living
free, we allow ourselves to enjoy God's peace.
We Face the Truth when we ask God to reveal the integrity of our character.
BE HONEST! Decide to be honest with Him and ourselves about our sins and our
struggles
Recognize what causes us to sin and accept where we have fallen short and turned
away from the Lord
REPENT! Ask for the grace to actively turn away from our sins by seeking
forgiveness
Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help
you... [Isaiah 41: 10, NRSV]
ANCHOR VERSE: “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ
loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (Ephesians 5:1-2,
NRSVCE)
Reflection Questions
1. What are the sins that God is calling me to recognize and acknowledge?
2. What is the first concrete step I can take to break away from these sins?
3. How can I be kept accountable as I journey toward freedom and fullness in Christ?
Action Plan
1. Go to confession within the next 7 days. Commit to the sacrament of reconciliation on a
monthly basis.
2. Choose an accountability partner (sister-sister, brother-brother, spiritual director).
Dialogue regularly and ask for prayers consistently whenever temptations arise.
Live Fully
Living FULLY for His greater glory!
Overview
Through the Singles for Christ, we are able to experience Christ. We experiencing Christ through
the people He gave us, our family, friends, workmates, and our fellow SFCs that inspires us to be
Christ to others as well.
Living fully is being able to experience and share Christ by being a living witness of His love and
generosity.
Objectives
1. To remind the SFCs that living fully means living a life completely for the Lord.
2. To bring on some practical ways and examples on how we are to live fully for Him.
3. To encourage the SFCs to take a stand and be witnesses among His generation.
Speaker’s Profile
An SFC leader who stands as a role model among his/her brothers and sisters in the
community. A source of unity in his/her own family, a good example among his/her co-workers
and serve in any ways he/she can with her brothers and sisters inside and outside of our
community. He/she sees his/her service as an expression of love to the Lord.
Mini Talk
Introduction
We are here because we experience the love of the Lord. In many various forms and ways, we
are living a life full of love, a life full of Christ through our family, friends and brothers and sisters
in our community . . . we see, hear, and feel Christ through the people He sent us, blessings,
circumstances we encounter, and formations that we have in the SFC Ministry. And this
overwhelming love leads us to fully live our lives for Him, in service, in faith, in love.
Live Fully
Living fully means using all our energy, our senses, our whole being to express the love we felt,
we feel and the love we want to share.
How do we fully live for the Lord?
We LIVE FULLY when we. . .
We let others see our faith by the way we live our lives.
By being a vessel of love and peace in our relationships (family, work mates, friends,
etc.)
By being accountable in our workplace, leading a good example among our work
mates.
By firmly standing on our beliefs as a Catholic and Singles for Christ.
We choose to love, we choose to serve because we see, hear and feel Christ in our lives.
Christ Proclaimed
CCC: Article 8. 2472 The duty of Christians to take part in the life of the Church impels them to act
as witnesses of the Gospel and of the obligations that flow from it. This witness is a transmission
of the faith in words and deeds. Witness is an act of justice that establishes the truth or makes it
known.269
All Christians by the example of their lives and the witness of their word, wherever they live, have
an obligation to manifest the new man which they have put on in Baptism and to reveal the power
of the Holy Spirit by whom they were strengthened at Confirmation.
Our vision, “Every single man and woman all over the world experiencing Christ” becomes a
reality when we are able to let others experience Christ through us, when we start living our lives
fully for Him.
Family
by being a vessel of love
by leading a good example among our brothers and sisters
by letting them witness how God works in our life
Workplace
by being accountable on our office’s belongings and not using them on personal interest
(e.g. printing a personal project, doing SFC stuffs in the office, etc.)
by being loyal to each of our workmates (loyalty means not spreading any malicious news
among our workmates, etc.)
by working with integrity and morals as a Catholic and Singles for Christ
Leadership
by firmly standing on our beliefs as a Catholic
by being His witness and embracing our ideals as Singles for Christ
by proclaiming in any way our faith and how His love change our lives
This is the right time to let others see, hear, and feel Christ! We have to the take the lead, stand
with our beliefs and proclaim our faith to whomever, every time, everywhere!
Evaluation Questions
1. Have I been proclaiming Christ’s love through my life?
2. Do I let others SEE, HEAR, FEEL Christ through me?
3. How do I share more of Christ to other people?