BCCT

Couple Coordinators Training Module:
Basic Couple Coordinators Training 1
BASIC COUPLE COORDINATORS TRAINING

TABLE OF CONTENTS
2-4
Chapter 1: THE YFC BCCT GUIDELINES, AND DYNAMICS
2
A. Rationale
2
B. Overview
2
C. Objectives
3
D. Program Schedule
3
E. Guidelines and Reminders in Conducting the Activity
3
- Roles of Service Team
3
- Resource Materials
4
Chapter 2: BASIC COUPLE COORDINATORS TRAINING SESSIONS/WORKSHOPS 5-31

A. Talk 1 Understand.Affirm.Pastor
- Session Dynamics and Creative Description 5
- Expanded Outline 7
B. Talk 2 Called to be Couple Coordinators
- Session Dynamics 14
- Expanded Outline 15
C. Workshop 1 Conducting One-on-ones with the Youth
- Workshop Dynamics 25
- Workshop Processing 26
D. Workshop 2 Leading a Prayer Meeting
- Workshop Dynamics 28
- Workshop Processing 28
ANNEXES 32-45
Annex A: Sample Problem and Solution Tree 32
Annex B: 100% FREE Concept paper 33
Annex C: The 3-year Pastoral Formation Track 37
Annex D: Overview of the YFC Household Prayer Meeting Manual Topic Guide 41
Annex E: Overview of the YFC Chapter Assembly Manual Topic Guide 46
Annex F: Overview of the YFC Leaders Assembly Manual Topic Guide 49
Annex G: Situationers for the One-on-one Workshop 52
Annex H: Worship 53
Annex I: YFC Brochure (outside) 55
Annex J: YFC Brochure (inside) 56
RATIONALE
The Youth for Christ Couple Coordinators play a very important role in the fulfillment of
the CFC vision through the young, and their inputs become an integral part in the pastoral and
developmental formation of YFC members. Therefore, they must understand the YFC Ministry,
purposes and implementation of the YFC programs as they serve as guide to the YFC members.
Their direct interaction with the youth under their care makes it possible for the youth to find
someone to look up and to run to when necessary side from their parents in an environment
away from home. This guidance opportunity eventually helps show how the youth would
respond in times of challenges and difficulties. In this way, the YFC Couple Coordinators
become instruments of joy, love and peace. Hence, the YFC Basic Couple Coordinators Training
Module is needed to be formulated to serve as instructional tool when designating CFC
members for training and familiarization for them are conducted.
OVERVIEW
The Basic Couple Coordinators Training (BCCT) is a whole day activity conducted for all
new YFC Couple Coordinators coming from a different service and structure level to be updated
in the YFC program details. This activity seeks to provide basic information to and equip and
empower YFC Couple Coordinators as they start their service and be effective in performing
their important roles.
Since its an entry point training for new YFC Couple Coordinator, this should be
conducted in the top area level in the YFC area. (E.g. MM Sector level, Provinces- Provinces,
International- National/ Regional/ Country Level). It is therefore the minimum training
requirement for all YFC Couple Coordinator. As the Coordinators progress in their service in the
Ministry to another level, a per-level training will be conducted to reinforce their knowledge
and skills corresponding to the new set of roles and responsibilities specific to the needs of the
new level. The modules for the next level training at different entry points (i.e. Chapter CC,
Cluster CC, Sector CC and Program CC) are provided in separate training module documents.
Hence, altogether, the different modules consists the YFC Couple Coordinator Training Kit.
OBJECTIVES
1. To provide basic information to newly designated YFC Couple Coordinator.
2. To provide instructional tools and understand the Roles and Responsibilities of an effective
YFC Couple Coordinator.
3. To develop the skills of YFC Couple Coordinator for pasturing and taking care of the young.
BCCT PROGRAM SCHEDULE

The Basic Couple Coordinators Training Module is a whole day, eight-hour activity
which includes lunch. It can be conducted on a Saturday or Sunday whichever day is not in
conflict with any YFC activity.
Time Minutes Activity

8:00 8:30 30 Registration
8:30 9:00 30 Opening Worship
9:00 9:30 30 Icebreaker
9:30 10:15 45 Session 1: UNDERSTAND.AFFIRM.PASTOR
10:15 10:30 15 Break
10:30 11:30 60 Session 2: Called to be Couple Coordinators
11:30 12:45 30 Lunch Break
12:45 1:00 15 Worship
1:00 1:30 30 Ice breaker
1:30 2:30 60 Workshop 1: Conducting One-on-Ones with the Youth
2:30 2:45 15 Break
2:45 3:45 60 Workshop 2: Leading a Prayer Meeting
3:45 4:00 15 Closing Prayer
GUIDELINES AND REMINDERS IN CONDUCTING THE ACTIVITY

A. Description and Roles of the Service Team
Note: The service team for the BCCT should be the Couple Coordinators with the help
and support in some roles by the YFC leaders.
1. Team Leader - a designated YFC Couple Coordinator, who is part of the Sector Core
Group or Provincial Core Group, leads the whole activity. He looks for the venue and
all other physical preparations. As he facilitates the BCCT, he makes sure that all else
is done on time, connects, wraps up and makes sure that objectives are met in the
activity.
2. Assistant Team Leader designates and new set of YFC Couple Coordinator who
assists and caters to the needs of the activity like food preparation, materials
needed for the sessions, budgeting and others.
3. Music Ministry - plays selected songs and motivates participation during the
worships, gatherings and reflection during the sessions. They can be YFC leaders.
4. Registration Team takes care of the registration, food, and the materials needed
for the training. They should also ensure and follow up attendance of participants
for the activity.
5. Worship leader leads the worship in the morning and afternoon.
6. Ice breaker facilitators conducts the ice breakers in the morning and afternoon to
keep the participants alert and receptive.
7. Speakers - deliver the talks/workshops assigned (description seen in the Talk
Proper).
B. Resource Materials
a. Venue
b. Tables and chairs
c. Icebreakers
d. Registration sheets
e. YFC Brochure Hand-outs per couple
f. 100% Free Concept Paper per couple
g. Sound system
h. LCD Projector
i. Laptop
j. Lunch and snacks
k. Bond papers/ Brown Paper/ Pentel Pens, etc.
l. Hand Out-Participants Hand-Out
(pls. refer to the Talk/Workshop outline for when and where specific materials are
needed)
SESSION NO. 1
UNDERSTAND.AFFIRM.PASTOR
Description
This first session is designed to open the whole BCCT into the situation of what the
world of the youth is and how the YFC as a ministry of Couple of Christ responds to their needs
and brings them closer to God.
This session starts with a teaser video describing the youth. In reaction to the scenes seen, the
Couple Coordinators are asked to describe the youth as they perceive them to be. This session
will stir up the Couple Coordinators as motivated leaders in helping put the youth under their
care towards imbibing the Christian values which are necessary for their mature life in the
future.
Objectives
1. For our Couple Coordinators to understand the youth of today.
2. To open another perspective for our Couple Coordinators in dealing with their
members
3. For our Couple Coordinators to fully realize that the very nature of understanding
the youth is being good pastors to them.
Profile of the Speaker

1. The speaker should be a Family Ministries Head or Top Leader YFC Couple
Coordinator of the area (MM- Sector-Over All, Provinces- Provincial Couple
Coordinator) so he could share his very own experiences with the young.
2. The speaker is suggested to also be a model family man with growing/grown up
children so he can also connect the session with how he raised his own children
through understanding and pastoring them.
Materials Needed
1. Meta cards 1/2 letter bond size Three different colors per participant: for negative
adjectives (red- 2 pcs), positive adjectives (blue - 2 pcs), challenges/problems (yellow
- 1 pc). The Speaker will be given a set of green meta cards for the possible solutions.
2. Marker felt pen, 1 pc per 3 couples
3. Masking tape
4. Brown paper for posting the meta cards and serve as easels for notes, 10 pcs
5. Pre-produced video of the world of youth
6. Lap top computer
7. LCD projector
Dynamics
1. The Session will start with a video (please see description below as your guide in
creating the video) that shows the different aspect/ struggles and latest trends in
the life of the youth in a specific age.
2. Speaker comes in after the video and tries to point out one by one the basic
issues/struggles of the young as seen on the video through a discussion and asking
questions (interactive process) to the participants.
3. He will ask the participants to cite two (2) positive and two (2) negative
adjective/issues/struggles, that he/she can best describe the scenes on the video or
how the participant perceives them. The participants will write them on meta cards
- negative (red) and positive (blue) .
4. The Speaker will ask the participants to write down on yellow meta cards the
challenges and problems (one in each card as negative statements) they are facing
with the given situations they cited from the video. After all the yellow meta cards
are collected, the Speaker will facilitate arranging the cards into a pasted up
problem tree with the higher level of problem above the other lower level
problems. (See sample Problem Tree in Annex A).
5. The Problems as negative statements will be converted to positive statements as
Solutions which should be written in green cards and pasted up as the corresponding
solution tree. To cut short the time for this portion, the Speaker can be the one to
write the solution meta cards as a reflection of the problem tree. Example: Problem
Fewer youth go to church. Solution Encourage more youth to go to church.
6. The whole exercise should just be done briefly not to consume so much time
because it is intended just to make the participants realize that finding solutions to
problems should be approached in a logical manner. At this point, the introduction
to understanding the youth and the reason for the CFC YFC Vision statement can
flow naturally.
7. Talk Proper
8. Reflection
Teaser Video Content:

- The pre-produced video (3 5 mins) will be divided into three(3) segments
- The First Segment will show how the Lord sees the world, how God envisions this
world to happen. The segment will showcase how God presented His promise to
prophet Jeremiah (Jeremiah 29:11-14) of knowing our future, giving us a future
with no violence and cries and allowing to seeing a future full of hope.
- The Second Segment will showcase how man especially the youth today neglect
the future God is preparing for us through vices, violence, selfishness,
corruption, sexuality alteration of values. The video will show how disoriented
some of our youth nowadays presenting the basic issues that they encounter in
the different aspect of their lives (e.g. school cheating just to pass, relationship
- loving so he/she can fill emptiness). The last part of the segment will feature a
youth shouting STOP! Then darkness comes in...
- The third segment will connect to the darkness starting with a small light forming
into words: how far have we known them? Do we truly care? Are we all ready to
love? Then a glimpse of a Couple pastoring and having fun (pictures of
Coordinators with YFC during conferences) with the young is seen. There should
be a lot of pictures moving fast and will end with a statement
Understand.Affirm.Pastor.
TALK PROPER
I. Introduction
In our world today, we see how the youth tries to survive the encompassing situation
that revolves through their day-to-day lives. We see how they try to balance their lives and try
to gain a name to be known; they try to connect to others even to a point of misfortunes just to
be IN; they push themselves to be accepted, appreciated, and loved; they try to excel,
unstoppable at a point, be creative in any sense, and win for glory.
These are few of the situations where our youth today, especially in our community, are
experiencing. This is where we come in as Couple Coordinators. We are given a special task to
take care and nourish Gods gifts (our YFC members) to us. A better way to relate and deal with
them is to understand where they are coming from.
Our vision in Couples for Christ is a vision of relationships. It impels us to be witnesses of

Gods awesome love and we do that as a family involving the young as our own children. Our
ultimate goal in everything that we do is to be holy and to deepen our loving relationship with
the Father who created us in His image and likeness. Our mission then, is to bring the youth to
Christ. In order to that, that, we have to understand, affirm and pastor them.
II. Understanding the Youth
In order to effectively serve our youth, it is essential that we first understand where
young people are coming from and what it is they wish to do.
They are in that stage of life where they are transitioning from childhood to
adulthood, from dependence to independence. This explains why curiosity,
eagerness to know things, wanting to explore and getting a hold of experiencing
what others have experienced are the things that they want to do.
They are still living with their parents and growing up with brother and sisters,
who, as a family, are all adjusting to the changes brought by this transition. At
times, some of them do not feel being part of the family due to parents working
hard and not having time. Some grew up living with one parent that gives them
the reason to feel not loved, incomplete and unappreciated. Some get
compared to their siblings, so they tend to either be competitive in any form
towards the people around them even in the community or they feel less of
themselves not doing anything or trying their best to please people.
They are searching to establish their own identity and become rebellious to
parents (who insist on the latters tried and tested ways) and become more
attracted to their peers who are open to try out new things.
Part of the structures that they rebel against is the idea of school itself. Studies
become part of the routine that young people find unexciting. Others do not
want to even be bothered for there are more enjoyable stuff to do like hanging
out with friends, video games, net surfing, vices, pornographic materials (which
gives them pleasure) and sexual activities just to be part of a group, a cycle, or a
trend.
Entering into romantic relationships is a whole new area to explore which forms
part of the youths exciting life. Some enter to relationships due to wanting to
experience it or curious about being with someone, but most of them because of
diverted means they search for love from someone. (e.g. since some do not feel
loved in their family) Others want to be complete since they feel incomplete
because of brokenness in the family.
These characteristics play a major part in their daily journey. As Couple Coordinators,
we need to understand and reach out to their wellbeing to help them become better persons.
We need to be concerned with them and affirm them that there is more to life than just living.
III. Rooted in our Vision
Being YFC Couple Coordinators and as part of the greater family of Couples for Christ,
we root ourselves to where our community is led by God. Our roles should be embedded as to
where God directs us with the inspiration from our CFC Vision.
As our vision in Couples for Christ states:
Moved by the Holy Spirit, one with the Catholic Church, blessed to witness
Christs love and service. Couple for Christ is a united global community of Family
evangelizers that sets the world on fire with the fullness of Gods transforming love.
Our vision in CFC is about relationships. It impels us to be witnesses of Gods awesome

love and we do that as a family involving the young. Our ultimate goal in everything that we do
is to be holy and to deepen our loving relationship with the Father who created us in His image
and likeness. This basically is the direction where we want our YFC to go to also. We want to
bring God in the center of the lives of our youth.
IV. YFC Fundamentals
A. Seven YFC Identities
In CFC Youth for Christ, our goal for all our members is for them to embrace the 7 identities-
identities which stems from our being sons and daughters of God. We want all our YFCs to
carry these identities, making them their own. These, therefore, are the fundamentals of our
YFC manuals in making sure that the young can fully embrace and live them out.
As YFC, we are called to be:

1. Missionary
- We gear our YFCs to be missionaries by heart, allowing them to be true evangelizers, for
them to introduce Christ to everyone elses heart, as their top priority. They need to carry
Jesus, His character and His deeds, wherever they are.
2. Source of Unity in the Family

- We want all our YFCs to be a source of love and healing to whatever brokenness their
families might be experiencing. We want them to be a source of peace and an advocate of love
and in promoting better relationships. We want all our YFCs to be active in their homes doing
their responsibilities and acting out their roles as members in their own respective families.
3. Patriot
- We want all our YFCs to be concerned and to take part in building up their country. We
want them to be socially aware of the things happening around them and take part in reaching
out to their fellow citizens as citizens of God
4. Champion of the Poor

- We want all our YFC to be involved in our mission to build the Church of the Poor
through our work in ANCOP which includes Gawad Kalinga. We want them to take part in
restoring the dignity of the poor and in building their hopes and dreams for the future.
5. Model of Excellence
- We want our YFC to be excellent in everything that they do. We want them to excel in
every aspect of their lives especially in their studies, work, mission fields and in being good sons
and daughters to their family.
6. 100% Free
- We want our YFC to champion and choose a lifestyle of living to be 100% free from any
vices, illicit behaviors and anything that may harm their bodies as the temple of God. We
want them to experience the fullness and beauty of Gods plan for them.
7. Single Minded for God

- We want all our YFCs to fix their eyes on Jesus. We seek that they choose to live a life of
holiness living how Jesus lived and following His acts of values and kindness.
B. 4 Fs of YFC
Our understanding and affirmation of the young adults need to be sustained with a clear
vision of righteous life. And because of this, we have geared our YFC ministry and all its
activities to be rooted in our Christian culture and believing in our characteristic 4 Fs: Faith,
Fun, Freedom and Friendship through YFCs varied activities, formation and fellowship.
Faith
This characteristic in our activities in YFC opens the youths hearts and minds to believing and
submitting in Gods leading and love. Faith binds and strengthens them to discover and know
the Lord more through sessions, talks and prayer meetings; to see Gods goodness and plans for
their lives and to develop closer personal relationship with Him.
Fun
Fun or also very near to mean fellowship in a very light feeling in our activities in YFC opens
opportunities for the young to experience fun in a very clean and spiritfilled way. We want
them to experience smart fun or wittiness in a very youthful ways while not deviating from our
culture leading towards holiness. We offer them a life that is carefree, joyful and pleasing.
Freedom
Our activities in YFC open them to develop their capacity to live a life of responsible freedom or
self-reliance from any bondage of selfishness, material attachments, poverty, vices, disturbing
situations and anything that might destroy their relationship with God and the people around
them.
Friendship
Our activities in YFC allow them to develop and build genuine friendships and closer
relationships with one another and with God. Friendship is one that lasts and makes them
better persons. The kind of friendship that we model makes Jesus Christ as their core and
promotes love and generosity to others. Friendship is also one that builds character and unites
everyone to be examples of good values and character and also of responsibility of caring for
one another.
C. YFC Programs
The YFC activities are done through the different programs of YFC that cater to all areas, where
there are youths in the community, schools, parishes and poor villages. In YFC, we have five (5)
main programs described as follows:
Community-Based Program
Renewal in Christ through Raising Faith Communities is YFC Community-Based
Programs goal and calling. The objective of the program is to work towards making the
communities of the youth and the different sectors they interact with to be a better
place to live in. The Church and the private and public sectors will also have a stake and
commitment to support in making our place one community of love, peace, and joy.
Activities are done by and for the youth themselves, as guided and cared for by the
coordinators and the more senior brothers and sisters. The community is defined as the
parishes, suburbs, public and private institutions (e.g. Town, juvenile homes, etc.), and
socio-civic organizations in villages and their surrounding areas.
High-School-Based Program
The goal of the High-School-Based Program is to bring the good news of YFC in
the secondary schools and making the program as a recognized organization or club
activity for the students. Thus, YFC provides a means of bringing God closer not only to
all the joining students but also to the faculty members, school employees, and parents
who are likewise involved. The program introduces YFC as the best alternative peer
environment for the students. We invite the members to a deeper and closer personal
relationship with Christ and challenge them to love, honor, and serve God, their family,
their brothers and sisters in YFC, their school, and their country. We build, train and
provide fun and meaningful activities where they will discover more of themselves and
God to be better and responsible individuals.
Campus-Based Program
The vision of the Campus-Based Program is to have A renewed society through
the campuses. YFC Campus-Based is a program that renews the students in the
university and college campuses, and the society in general, by raising them to become
responsible servant leaders in the near future. They will be grounded on Christian
values and witnessing God at the campuses among their peers and, in effect,
evangelizing the immediate campus community and surrounding areas where they are
Thus, YFC Campus-Based will motivate the college/university students and the campus
community to be committed to live in Gods righteousness and holiness, through a life
of love and service. They work for the renewal of the youth that will embrace God and
His commission, build generations of Christian leaders in the pursuit of making their
student life relevant to our commitment to the society and to God.
TORCH Program
TORCH (TOwards Renewal in Christ) is the support program for the children of
CFC Mission Core (MC) members who are themselves servant leaders already in a
concept of passing on the torch of responsibility and service to God and country to
their children. It is a faith-deepening, personal discovery and leadership skills
development program. The children are being prepared as they share the torch of
leadership to continue the CFC mission. TORCH is a gift, a legacy from the parents, a
concrete manifestation of their love, as the children go out into the world to do their
own mission. TORCH is a sort of inheritance of good works and continuing commitment
and hope for the future. TORCH is a form of security in Gods grace, a weapon to live by,
so that Gods blessings will flourish for themselves and for others. TORCH is also an
assurance and witnessing that the parents service in the CFC community is appreciated
and imbibed by their children. Thus, the young could model how a life submitted to God
is to be lived. Hence, TORCH becomes a real asset, a sure foot-hold for the youth to be
trained and developed to become a precious gift to the other programs of CFC as they
decide and commit to enter the mainstream of service now and in the near future.
YCOM Program
YFC Communications or YCOM is the official communications arm of Youth for
Christ, one of the family ministries of Couples for Christ. Together with the Social
Communications Department (SOCCOM) of Couples for Christ, its task is to assist the
community in spreading Gods word to its members and to the world, and proclaim
Gods greatness in a creative and powerful way. YCOM also attracts more youth to the
active and vibrant Christian life to change the stereotypes that Christian youth
communities, specifically YFC, are boring. YCOM pursues creative means to share the
different exciting programs and advocacies of YFC to develop talent pools and provide
pastorally-anchored skills training opportunities.
YFC SIGA Program

Serving in Gods Army (SIGA) Program of YFC is a program specifically intended for
our beneficiaries in the Gawad Kalinga sites aging from 13 21 years old. This is a special
program allowing them to experience the joy of living a very normal life despite and
inspite of the situations they are in. SIGA Program aims to allow all youth in the GK sites
to discover the goodness of God, to learn and practice the good values that Jesus himself
taught us.
V. The Challenge to the Couple Coordinators
Given all of points mentioned above, through the witness of our own lives and the power
of the Spirit in our leadership, we as Couple Coordinators are challenged to make way the
young to be imbibed with:
A life of purpose- there is a deeper meaning to life than just going passively through
it.
A life of passion- there is great zeal for pursuing this purpose that they have
defined for their lives.
A life of principle- that life which they committed themselves to will be pursued
righteously and in Gods highest order.
A life of priority- that life has defined priorities with God being at the center and
where else be their family, studies, peer relationships, career, love
life, etc. emanating from the center.
A life of perspective- that life considers Gods bigger plans and His eternal perspective;
not just NOW but FOREVER.
VI. Conclusion
As a famous hero once said, the young is the future and true enough, this is how we
see it in our community. The youth will take on our work of building and bringing this world
into Gods hands. Our work will manifest when change and love start from within.
As we submit our lives and our task as Couple Coordinators, which God has called us to
be, we are able to effectively understand more and care more for young people. We must learn
to give love as much, no matter if we receive more or little love. As Couple Coordinators, we
believe that God can work in us and through us (with/without our brokenness). The work is
overwhelming and beyond our capacity, that is why we put our trust in the Lord. He called us to
this work and He will definitely equip us if we are faithful.
SESSION NO. 2
CALLED TO BE COUPLE COORDINATORS
My deep desire and hope is that I shall never fail in my duty (Philippians 1:20)
Description
This session will be delivered at the plenary to the participants. One of the sharers is the
wife of the speaker in which both of them as a couple will present their respective roles as
Couple Coordinators. The generic roles that they play will then be presented and will be
strengthened through the sharers of the YFC. This session will help them implement YFC in their
areas responding to the needs of the ministry.
Objectives
1. To be familiar with the Role of Husbands and Wives serving and teaming up together
as YFC Couple Coordinators
2. To know the General Roles and Responsibilities of YFC Couple Coordinators and
Structure of YFC
3. To present the Typical Annual Calendar of YFC Activities and the 3-year formation
track.
Speakers and Sharers Profile

1. Speakers Profile
A model YFC Couple Coordinator who sees the importance of Couple Coordinators in
YFC and whose wife shares the same views about YFC. He is someone who
understands and practices well the application of structure of YFC, cycle of activities
of YFC, and the 3-year Pastoral Formation Track of YFC.
2. Sharers Profile
a. Wife of the Speaker who can share how their roles as husband and wife
applies in their roles as couple coordinators to the YFC. (working as a team,
support to husband, affirmation in decision making, taking care of the YFC
like their own children)
b. 3 YFC Members who have experienced the blessing of any of the roles of the
Couple Coordinators. (Please refer to the outline for the explanation of each
role).
i. Pastors of the Young
ii. Bring The Youth Back To Their Families
iii. Lead The Young To A Future Full Of Hope
iv. An Advocate Of Love For Others
Dynamics
1. This session will be delivered as a plenary presentation.
2. The speaker uses the outline flow as a guide.
3. Just after presenting every general roles/responsibilities of couple coordinators, the
Speaker can call on the sharers.
4. After all the sharers have been called, the speaker can now proceed to the next
points.
5. This session will end with an open forum.
Talk Proper
I. Introduction
Understanding YFC helps us appreciate the service that the Lord has given us. As Couples
for Christ, the Lord entrusted to us His young people. This service is no less than serving in
other ministries of our community. As YFC Couple Coordinators, we are given an opportunity
not just for the present community but also for the future of our community.
In preparing our young people for the future of this community, there are certain
teachings that will help us perform our calling as Couple Coordinators. These are what we will
be bringing as we start our journey with the youth.
II. Roles of Husbands and Wives as YFC Couple Coordinators
Our relationship as partners in this service as YFC Couple Coordinators is not new to us.
We take on our roles as husbands and wives in the family and bring this to the bigger family of
Youth for Christ. In other words, the foundation of our relationship as partners in service
emanates from our relationship as husbands and wives. The following are just some basic
guidelines in our relationship as service partners:
A. The Strength and Splendor of Manhood

God took the man and settled him in the Garden of Eden to cultivate and
take care of it. (Gen.2:15)
God anointed man to look after His kingdom. We have to understand the role they play.
1. Servant-King
- God created our husbands to be a leader and a provider
- God placed in their hearts the capacity to build and make the community
flourish and grow.
2. Mighty Warrior
- God designed the husbands to be protectors
- God equipped them with the strength to protect the flock that God
entrusted.
- To keep out of the members life anything that will keep Christ out of their
hearts.
3. Prudent Mentor
- The Lord made our husbands to be pastors --- stewards of right and wrong
- It is in their hearts to be able to point to the direction of holiness and
righteousness and bring the members there too
- He is enabled to walk the talk not just to show the way, but to lead the
way.
4. Faithful Friend
- God also intended the husbands to be good companions not just leaders or
directors.
- God has enables them to be friends to bear burdens with and share joys
with.
B. The Beauty and Passion of Womanhood (Note: This can be given by the wife of the
speaker or the speaker himself)
The LORD God said: "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a
suitable partner for him." (Gen.2:18)
Wives are created into the game plan. They are an essential part of what makes the
community grows and the mission thrives.
1. Wives are the greatest source of encouragement to the husbands.

- Yes, they may get support from their pastoral heads, the mission couple
coordinators, their service heads, but we, as their partners, wives are the
ones most with them in making decisions.
- Wives see what we might fail or missed to see as we lead our areas
2. Wives add exceedingly to their strength

- When wives let the husbands serve them, and give them opportunities to be
a protector, husbands are strengthened.
- When we help them in their jobs through the details of their work, we
complement them work, thus, we strengthen them.
3. Wives provide indispensable affirmation

- It is very hard for one person to fully and completely hear and see Gods
direction for your life and for your area of service.
- Wives can give the adequate input to their husbands that no one else can.
Wives can give them the insight that the husband needs to address the needs
of the area
- With member concerns
- With leadership concerns
- Wives should help them do whats right. Do not tolerate wrongdoing. As his
sister in Christ and partner in service, you have the responsibility to keep
each other above and beyond reproach
4. Wives can help him connect

- Women have a gift of building relationships. It comes easier for women to
build friendships and open up to people.
- The men are more inclined to deal with the task/ operation side of life. Wives
can complement them through their strength in dealing with emotions and
relationships.
- Wives should encourage their husbands to play their leadership roles as men.
III. General Roles and Responsibilities of Couple Coordinators
We have heard the specific roles of what husbands and wives play as YFC Couple
Coordinators. We have seen how the partnership at home can be a blessing to the bigger family
of Youth for Christ. Now we will learn the primary roles that we should perform. As couple
coordinators, we are called to:
A. Be Pastors of the Young
(For I have chosen Him, so that He will direct His children and keep His household after
Him to keep the way of the Lord Genesis 18:19)
To pastor the YFC under our care is to ensure their spiritual growth by strengthening our
households with them. The household is the very basic foundation of the life of a member in
our community. It is where a YFC can fully grow in his/ her love and relationship with God.
As Couple Coordinators and also their Household Heads, we ought to pastor them in the
best way possible and by inspiring them and molding them in every household meeting they
have with us. This is also the best opportunity for us to know them better, their struggles, their
desires, their strengths, thus, this will give us the best advantage to guide them, lead them and
pastor them well.
B. Bring the Youth Back To Their Families
As Couple Coordinators, though we become second parents to them in YFC, our role is to
bring them back to their families. This, we do, by making them appreciate and love the family
they have, no matter what situation they are in. We are to instil to them the values of love,
respect, obedience and trust to their families especially to their parents and siblings.
(But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has
denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. 1 Timothy 5:8).
This role makes us evangelizers as well, especially for non-CFC parents. By knowing the
families of our YFC members, we not only know better our members but we develop a special
relationship and gain the trust of their parents to us. This is how personal our roles are to them.
C. Leaders of the Young To A Future Full Of Hope
A YFC can stay under our care for at least 2 to 3 years before they move or transition to
another service (e.g. Community Based- Campus/HS) or another ministry (e.g. YFC- SFC). This is
the only time we have, to make a difference in their life. Our guidance to them in their choices
of career, their love lives, their principles and outlook in life will prepare for them in their
future.
Young as they are, they need to hear from us how to face LIFE, so when its time for them
to decide they remember the things we taught them, if not, will certainly affect them in their
decision making. We are to build in them a life of integrity, a life of excellence and a life that is
anchored on God.
(Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men. Colossians
3:23). Thats how crucial are our role is, in leading them to a future that is full of Hope.
- Meaning, as Couple Coordinators, we will look for opportunities for the YFC members to
help them develop their careers, talents; we will guide them in moving on from one
service to another and transitioning them to SFC according to their needs; we will also
expose them to the bigger of YFC which is Couples for Christ.
D. Advocate of Love for Others
More than just partners in doing the work of God, the youth also longs for the relationship
that he/she could develop in the service and mission in YFC. Thus, we are called to be their
advocates of showing love (Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14), to others
by being examples of this love through our relationship with them and to our co- couple
coordinators as well.
The youth needs guidance in learning to love all aspect of their lives: their family, their
friends, their service in YFC, their brothers and sisters in community, their couple coordinators,
their studies, etc. We are to teach them that because God is love, (Whoever does not love does
not know God, because God is love. - 1 John 4:8), our lives should reflect on His love and be a
source of the love for others at all times This follows and we teach them love by the value of
respect, obedience, forgiveness and humility.
IV. General YFC Organizational Structure
The Organizational Structure of YFC is highly dependent on the CFC Structure. We follow
the CFC flow of leadership starting on our startup structure which is the Chapter level headed
by the Chapter Couple Coordinators and Chapter Youth Heads. The Chapter Couple
Coordinators is followed above by the Cluster Couple Coordinators then the Program Couple
Coordinators (for Metro Manila) or Sector Couple Coordinators (for Philippine Missions). For a
full blown structure of YFC Metro Manila and YFC Philippine Missions, refer to the diagram
below.
A. Metro Manila Set-up

The organizational structure of YFC Metro Manila follows the structure of the CFC
Metro Manila. The Over-all Sector Couple Coordinator is the head of YFC. The couple represents
YFC as one of the Family Ministries of the Sector. Under them is the Sector Program Couple
Coordinators whose primary role is to see that there is proper implementation of each YFC
programs in their sector. They are the Sector Core Couple Coordinators
As of now, it is only the YFC Community-based which has multi-level of coordinators.
This means that in the structure, the presence of the Couple coordinators up to the Chapter
level is highly appreciated and needed to sustain the YFC programs.
Over-all Sector Couple Coordinator

Sector Core Couple
Sector Sector Sector

Community-Based Highschool-Based SIGA
Couple Coordinator Couple Coordinator Couple Coordinator
Coordinators
Sector Sector Sector

Campus-Based TORCH YCom
Cluster Highschool-Based
Community-Based Couple Coordinator
Couple Coordinator (per highschool)
Campus-Based
Chapter
Couple Coordinator/ moderator
Community-Based
(per campus)
Couple Coordinator
B. Provincial/ Country Set-up

The organizational structure of YFC Philippine Missions follows the structure of the
CFC in the province. The Provincial Couple Coordinator is the head of YFC. The couple
represents YFC as one of the Family Ministries of the province. Under them is the
Provincial Program Couple Coordinators whose primary role is to see that there is proper
implementation of each YFC programs in the province. Compared to Metro Manila Set-up,
the Provincial Set-up has Provincial Core Coupe Coordinators not sector.
As of now, it is only the YFC Community-based which has multi-level of coordinators.
This means that in the structure, the presence of the Couple coordinators up to the
Chapter level is highly appreciated and needed to sustain the YFC programs.
Provincial Couple Coordinator

Couple Coordinators
Provincial Core
Provincial Provincial Provincial

Community-Based Highschool-Based SIGA
Provincial Provincial Provincial

Campus-Based TORCH YCom
Sector Highschool-Based
Community-Based Couple Coordinator/ Moderator
Couple Coordinator (per highschool)
Campus-Based
Couple Coordinator/ moderator
(per campus)
Cluster
Community-Based
Couple Coordinator
Chapter
Community-Based
Couple Coordinator
V. 3-Year Formation Track of YFC
After hearing all the roles that we play as Couple Coordinators, we do not just simply do
the above-mentioned tasks. YFC as a ministry has came up with a formation track that every
YFC member must undergo. The formation progression, which we call phases of evangelization,
lasts for three years with specific objectives per year. The activities per year also try to affect
the areas of growth of YFC from self to the society. The following are the summary of the
phases of evangelization and the areas of growth respectively:
A. Phases of Evangelization
The Phases of Evangelization are the general theme of the foundation for that
year. YFC ministry saw that in the first year, it is all about knowing the faith. On the
Second year, it is focuses on deepening the faith and developing it. Lastly, on the third
year, we concentrate on living out the faith and putting into practice that we have
learned.
YEAR 1 KNOWING THE FAITH

This is the phase when a YFC started getting to know God more and started
learning to experience belonging to a support community like YFC.
He/she starts getting to know his/her family more in the light of Christian
values and principles.
He/she starts being open to the idea that loving the poor is an expression of
loving God.
YEAR 2 DEEPENING THE FAITH

This is the phase where a YFC is called to a deeper relationship with God by
taking more active role in the family and by taking faith a step higher by
exemplifying excellence in studies and living a 100% Free life.
YEAR 3 LIVING OUT THE FAITH
This is the phase where a YFCs conviction is strengthened and lived out by
taking active discernments for the future that God has in store him/her; by
actively participating in the sacraments and in workings of the bigger Church;
and by taking a pro-active stand in the issues in the society.
B. Areas of Growth
In our pastoral formation we recognized the different aspects of life that our YFC
members are surrounded with. After his/her self, the family is the next surrounding
followed by the community of Couples for Christ and eventually the society. These are
aspects where our YFC members play their role person, family member
(son/daughter), family ministry member, and a citizen.
1. Self this is how the YFC sees him/herself.

2. Family this is how the YFC towards his/her family members.
3. Community this is the relationship of the YFC between the bigger community
of CFC and Catholic Church.
4. Society this is between the YFC and to his/her country.
C. Level of Implementation
For Metro Manila Area, the activities except for Youth Camps should be done at
cluster level. Youth Camps should be done per chapter.
For Philippine Missions Area, the activities except for Youth Camps can be done
at cluster level but for type 2 provinces this can be done as a joint cluster
activity. For type 3 provinces, this can be done per municipality.
For International Areas, the activities can be done per cluster.
D. Formation Progression
The following is an outlook of the YFC formation with regards to the Phases of
Evangelization and the Areas of Growth of the YFC. (See 3-year Formation Track Brief
Explanation in Annex C).
Areas of Growth YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

Knowing the faith Deepening the faith Living out the Faith
SELF YOUTH CAMP DISCOVERY CAMP VOCATION
(weekend activity) (weekend activity) RECOLLECTION
1 year after Youth Camp (whole day)
FAMILY LIFE FAMILY CULTURE PARENTS HONORING BEST WEEKEND
(whole day) (evening activity) (weekend activity)
3 months after Covenant
Orientation
COMMUNITY COVENANT ORIENTATION 100% FREE CHURCH & Sacraments
LIFE (whole day) (whole day) (half day activity)
3 months after Youth
Camp
SOCIETAL YOUTH POWER STAKE FOR THE NATION Y AD
(whole day) (Half Day Activity) (Whole day)
*while some module must be conducted at a specific time span (e.g. Covenant Orientation
which should happen 3 months after the Youth Camp), others are left to the discretion of the
Cluster Couple Coordinators and their youth heads, provided that they fall under the specific
year of the youths membership in YFC.
VI. Cycle of Activities
YFC as a ministry has the following cycle of activities. Other country can have other cycle
of activities in different programs depending on the start of the academic year. As for the
monthly cycle of activities, this is highly encouraged to all areas.
A. YFC Annual Cycle of Activities
The Annual Cycle of Activities is a line-up of activities that concerns the YFC members. The
leaders in the area can include the important activities in a year according to the existing
programs. The table presented below is a sample annual cycle of activities of a full grown YFC.
Community Campus- High school-

Month TORCH SIGA YCOM
-based Based based
January Campus High school
Tour Fair
February - SIGA
Conference
March Campus
Year-end
April International Leaders Conference
- SHOUT - SHOUT - SHOUT - SHOUT - SHOUT - SHOUT
May - Mission - Mission - Mission Trips - Mission - Mission Trips - Mission
Trips Trips - High-O Trips - Officers Trips
- Execom - Highschool Training
Training Overnight - SIGA Olympics
- Provincial Youth Conference (PM)
June - Cluster - Campus - Highschool
Heads Fresh High
Level-Up - Freshmen - Club-selling
Training Care
July - Chapter -SIGA
Heads Facilitators
Overnight Assembly
- Couple Coordinators Conference
August -YCOM
Academy
- Couple Coordinators Conference
September - Sector Conference (MM)
October Regional Youth Conference/ Metrocon
November -Parish Priest

Day
December
(For a more detailed description of each activity, a per program orientation can be given to
have better comprehension)
B. Monthly Cycle of Activities
Aside from the major activities, YFC has a monthly activity (which can be replaced to give
way to the major activities). The monthly activities of an area should include a chapter
assembly, 2 regular household, a leaders gathering, a program training (if there is a need for the
programs to coordinate), and a recollection (it it is needed). The leaders of the area can decide
the sequence and flow of the area monthly cycle of activities. YFC realized that for youth
formation to be effective, it should be frequent and consistent. The table presented below is a
sample monthly activity of YFC.
Week Activity
1st - TORCH Assembly
- Chapter Assembly
- HH Meeting
nd
2 Leaders Assembly
rd
3 HH Meeting
th
4 Program Training
(For a more detailed concept of conducting a HH Meeting, Chapter Assembly, and
Leaders Assembly see Annex D, E, and F respectively)
VII. Conclusion
The Lord has brought YFC to greater heights since 1993. A lot of programs have
developed and people who have grown deeper to Christ. We have heard our scope of service
and everything that this service demands. Let us not be consumed of everything that we have
seen and heard. Let us allow God to help us in this great mission that He has called us to do.
WORKSHOP NO. 1
CONDUCTING ONE-ON-ONES WITH THE YOUTH
Objectives
1. To encourage YFC Couple Coordinators to apply their roles as pastors of the young
through a regular one-on-ones with their YFCs.
2. To enable Couple Coordinators understand the purpose and basic guidelines in properly
conducting one-on-ones with the youth.
Dynamics:
1. Mini Pastoral Talk
2. Workshop Proper: Triad Workshop (see dynamics below)
3. Sharing of experiences and realizations
4. Pointers/ Guidelines in Conducting One-on-ones (with power point presentation)
5. Closing Prayer
Mini Pastoral Talk

1. Our Role as Pastors to the Young
a. a privilege
b. an opportunity
2. One-on-ones as out tools as Pastors
a. an opportunity to know more about them
b. an opportunity to guide them and support them
c. an opportunity to love and pray for them
Workshop Proper: Triad Workshop Dynamics (20-30mins.)

1. The Facilitator/ Speaker instructs the coordinators to group themselves into two (if YFC
are available) and 3 (if no YFC can join in the workshop).
2. They will be assigned to play the following roles:
a. One coordinator will play as the YFC (is YFC is not available)
b. One coordinator will play the roles of a Tito/ Tita
c. One coordinator will be the observer of the one-on-ones of the YFC and the
Coordinator
3. YFCs or Coordinator playing YFC will be given certain situations or experiences they will
share with the Coordinator and will go through the process of one-on-ones with the
coordinator. (See sample situations they can portray in Annex D).
4. Observer will try to write some inputs/ observations happening during the one-on-ones.
5. After the time allotted, speaker will ask sharers from each group:
a. YFC will share how tita/tito handled him
b. Coordinator will share how he/she handled the YFC
c. Observer will share his/her learnings from observing the one-on-ones
6. After the sharing, speaker/ facilitator proceeds to the PowerPoint presentation on the
proper guidelines in conducting one-on-ones.
Basic Guidelines in Conducting One-on-ones with the Youth

A. Prior to the One-on-one
1. Schedule the one-on-one at least a week before the actual date.

2. Pray and discern Gods direction for the one-on-one.
a. Personal Life
b. Family Life
c. School Life
d. Prayer Life
e. Love Life
f. Service Life
3. Advise youth on the topic of the one-on-one so that he/she can also pray for leading,
revelation.
4. Set up the one-on-one in an appropriate venue at an appropriate time.
A. Appropriate venue a place where both parties can discuss with ease and
comfort; a quiet, private place.
- preferably at home of either party.
- free from disturbances, phone calls.
B. Appropriate time both parties free at this time, no pressing appointments that
may disrupt free flow of discussion.
5. The one-on-one should be conducted by the CFC Couple Coordinator Brother to YFC
brother and CFC Couple Coordinator sister to YFC Sister
6. They should also conduct one-on-one with their couple coordinators to check on their
service related roles.
B. On the day of the one-on-one

1. Leader conducting one-on-one should be at the venue 15 minutes prior or exactly at the
agreed- on time.
2. As soon as the youth arrives and settles down, leader should start the one-on-one.
3. Have a short opening prayer, invoking openness, honesty and wisdom.
4. Then state the purpose/direction of the one-on-one; what the activity hopes to
accomplish; and how it will help you pastor him in his spiritual life.
5. Initiate the first question. But in the ensuing discussion, leader should be more of a
listener trying to absorb as much of what the youth is trying to say.
6. After every appropriate ending, leader summarizes points taken up and integrates them
to points earlier discussed to assure continuity.
7. Leader should take note of pastoral issues that need to be discussed more incisively. An
action plan to address the pastoral issues raised must be discussed.
8. Leader summarizes points shared, including actions agreed on for pastoral issues. He
then asks if there are additional points that the youth may have missed and wishes to
ask.
9. Leader closes with a short prayer of thanksgiving and empowerment.
C. Post one-on-one
1. One-on-one dialogue between the Coordinator and youth leader should be scheduled
every quarter. The entire dialogue may take a maximum of two hours.
2. For succeeding one-on-ones, Coordinator should refer to outputs of previous one-on-
one.
3. Leader should follow through with the youth action points of the one-on-one in
between the scheduled sessions.
D. Tips for the Leader

1. Leader should coach/facilitate youth to articulate/express his self. Practice active
listening techniques asking follow-up questions, paraphrasing.
2. Leaders intent should be more of knowing the youth better through what he is sharing,
more than giving correction, reprimanding.
3. Leader should have a mental picture of the key points of the sharing, especially those
items with pastoral implications.
4. Writing down key points is not an option as this can intimidate the youth and affect the
openness with which the sharing is being made. (But for purposes of remembering
important notes during the one-on-ones, it would be good to ask permission to the
person for some noted to be taken down and jotted down for them to be easily
remembered)
5. Leader should take care that the discussion does not fall into a corporate vs. personal
tone. This is still a personal dialogue, even if guidelines are given for order and
efficiency.
WORKSHOP NO. 2
LEADING A PRAYER MEETING
Objectives
1. To provide a general knowledge about Prayer Meeting.
2. To give a background on how it is to be a Prayer Meeting Leader.
Speakers profile
- At least a Cluster Couple Coordinator who has already led or supervised a YFC Prayer
Meeting.
Dynamics
- This teaching will delivered as a plenary discussion.
- After all the points are presented, an open forum will be conducted.
Talk Proper
I. Introduction
YFC members are always excited to go out of their house and meet with their friends.
Thats why whenever there are activities; they are always on the go. In YFC we provide them
alternative set of friends and wholesome activity. We make sure that in all of our activities the
4Fs are experienced. This is not achieved in one time big time activity. For that reason, we make
every gathering a great experience to YFC. We see to it that every prayer meeting will bring our
members into Gods presence.
II. Elements that make a Prayer Meeting
A. Relationships
The prayer meeting is a venue for everyone to build and nurture relationships.
This is the opportunity for the new and old YFC members to see and bond with each
other. At the same time this is also the chance for the coordinators to get to know the
YFC members that they are taking care of and to be one with other couple coordinators.
We encourage that the prayer meeting leader should have a good relationship
with the people attending the meeting along with the other friendly YFC leaders and
couple coordinators.
B. Worship
The worship is the time when the people get to be in Gods presence. This is
when everyone couple coordinators and YFC members will have a personal experience
with God. In our community, we worship with songs of praise and hear the message of
the Lord.
The role of the worship leader is very crucial in leading the worship. His goal is to
encourage and bring everyone to pray. Moreover, he will set the posture of the people
of what the Lord wants to convey. (See brief teaching about Worship in Annex E)
C. Talk/ Activity
The talk or the activity develops the whole message of the prayer meeting. It is
important that this will be delivered in an easy-to-understand to the youth way. For
chapter assemblies, the topics that will be given can be taken from the Chapter Topic
Manual while for household prayer meeting it can be taken from the Household Topic
Manual.
D. Sharing
The sharing is conducted to enhance the message of the prayer meeting. This
will help the listeners understand and capture the points. It is encouraged that the
sharers will be YFC members so that the listeners can easily relate with the message.
This usually talks about the victories, challenges/trials, conversions of our members.
During chapter assembly, the team can prepare two sharers and encourage
more on the day itself. For those who are on-the-spot sharers, the team should listen
first of the sharer before allowing it to share in front.
E. Summary of the activity

This is when the prayer meeting leader connects all the parts of the prayer
meeting from the worship, talk/activity, and sharing. This is where the group prays,
responds to God. If there are any birthday celebrants, this is also the part when we will
pray for them.
III. Types of Prayer Meeting
Household (twice a month)

- House to house prayer meeting is done from one house of HH member to
another.
Collective Household Assembly

- Is a form of household wherein when the chapter gathers together in one
assembly to worship and then disperses for household group sharings.
Chapter Assembly (once a month activity)

- is a form of prayer meeting wherein the chapter gathers in one assembly to
worship and listen to the specific teachings.
IV. Prayer Meeting Program
Set-up 1 hour
Gathering/Teaching of Songs 30 mins.
Exhortation & Worship 20 mins.
Talk/Activity 45 mins.
Sharings 30 mins.
Summary/Closing Prayer 10 mins.
V. The Prayer Meeting Leader
A. Roles of a Prayer Meeting Leader

1. Welcomes the YFC members
2. Introduces the Worship Leader
3. Introduces the Speaker
4. Call on Sharers
5. Summarizes the whole prayer meeting activity
6. Calls on the Closing Prayer Leader
7. Announces the reminders
8. Makes sure that everyone is at ease and comfortable in the prayer meeting.
9. Brings people in Gods presence.
B. Skills of a Prayer Meeting Leader
1. People Dynamics
It is good that the prayer meeting leader knows what works best for
people. It is better if he has a good stock of stories, jokes and anecdotes. One of
his roles is to keep the attention of crowd and excite them of what is about to
happen.
2. Getting people to share

The prayer meeting leader is expected to say something encouraging (like
a story or an experience) to get the members to want to share. He can call out
names or site some exemplary members who are inspiring or had been
struggling but still holding on to the Lord.
3. Listening
The prayer meeting leader should be the most attentive in the prayer
meeting. He needs to listen to sharers, speakers, and to the prophecy. Mainly
because Gods Word is spread out in so many parts in the prayer meeting. He
then connects all the points that God said during the whole meeting. Thats why
it is important for the leader to listen intently.
He can carry a pen and paper to scribble down sharings and important
points in the talk
4. Exhortation
The prayer meeting leader is expected to excite people and give them
reason enough to give praise and thanksgiving to God in whatever state the
crowd is at the moment. There are two kinds of exhortation:
a. Exhort people to worship (3-5 mins)
This exhortation can be a story from the bible or a personal experience.
This will encourage people to be in the right posture for the worship to
honor Him, listen to Him, and to praise Him.
b. Summary based on the sharings and the talk

This exhortation encourages people to respond to Gods word. It
challenges the members to respond. The Prayer Meeting should say
something like, This is what God said, and I believe brothers and
sisters that HE is telling us to That should be ended with a prayer.
VI. Important Notes
A. The ideal seating arrangement in an assembly is square or oval where everyone can
hear the speaker in front.
B. Avoid having the listeners face the door or window so that they wont get distracted by
the people entering/passing by.
C. Gathering songs are intended to gather members---No matter how many people are
there during the prayer meeting, the Music Ministry should start singing or teaching
songs.
D. Dont start with an apology, Start Confidently!
E. Once people are gathered, before you introduce the start with the worship leader,
introduce and recognize new people, freshmen students to the group.
VII. Conclusion
Now that we know the basic and essential parts of a prayer meeting, let us not keep this to
our notebooks. Rather let this be our guiding formula. The Lord has provided us ways how
we can have effective prayer meeting. This is His gift to us; let us make this gift a blessing to
us and to other people especially to the youth.
ANNEX A
Sample Problem Tree
Youth does not recognize God as

True Saviour
Youth has no one pastoring and

showing the way
Youth time is spent on useless Youth does not receive proper

undertakings guidance
Many youth are Many youth go Many youth are Many youth do not
attracted to for frequent not properly see their worth as a
modern parties, movies, oriented in family person
technologies and idle talks, hang- life
gadgets uselessly outs, etc
Sample Solution Tree
Youth should recognize God as

True Savior
Youth should have one to pastor

and show the way
Youth time is spent on useful Youth should receive proper

undertakings guidance
Many youth are Many youth Many youth Many youth should
attracted to should learn to should be see their worth as a
modern budget precious properly oriented person
technologies and time productively in family life
gadgets usefully
ANNEX B
100% FREE
Concept Paper
RATIONALE
Purity and chastity has always been one of the values that to uphold as Christians. As
sons and daughters of God, it is important for all of us to be holy and righteous just like Jesus.
Though this is so, this has been an issue for the youth generation especially because of the fast
paced changing lifestyle that they are experiencing today. The views and stands that they are
taught about purity and chastity is either lacking or distorted in information.
As Youth for Christ, we always seek to put our name into a lifestyle as we try to live out
the 7 YFC Ids. In all aspects of their lives, the aim should be witnesses of Gods transforming
love to the millions of youth who wish to experience the same. One of the identities as Youth
for Christ is to live a 100% FREE lifestylea life free from guilt, from worldly standards, and
from the bondage of sin.
Though 100% Pure program has been effective for a time, with schools and parishes
wanting to know more about it, some have commented on terminologies, technicalities and
approach. The principles have been said to be too condemning, harsh, or rigid. Thus, a new
approach and a new name is formed, the concept of 100% FREE. Below is a fleshed out
overview of the new repackaged YFC identity- 100% FREE.
WHAT IS 100% FREE?
100% Free is more than just an advocacy. Instead, this is one of our identities as Youth
for Christ. This is Youth for Christs response to the bigger conviction of Couples for Christ
called Pro-Life. This identity anchors on the verse:
For freedom Christ set us free; so stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery
Gal. 5: 1
Christ intends for us to be free but in this world freedom has a different meaning. It is a
common notion to associate freedom with the thought of doing anything that we want to do.
The world has placed the real kind of freedom that God has given us into a negative light. As
children of God, we use the freedom God has given us to achieve our main purpose of loving,
honouring, and serving Him.
Therefore, 100% Free is defined as:

Living in the Fullness of Life (promise)
This means experiencing the life that we are meant to live as Christians, fuIl of
joy, love, and freedom. It means fulfilling the great plan that God has set out for
us, living in the light of His love. It means being who we are meant to be.
Breaking from Bondage (decision)
This means removing the chains of sin. This means living your life free from guilt,
temptati0n, addiction, pretensions, masks, negativity, bad labels, and
insecurities. This means removing all barriers or hindrances from being with God.
Advocating Life (conviction)
100% free essentially means living a great life, and this is what we want
everyone to know and fight for. 100% free means that every child of God should
experience this as well. We pass on this knowledge of freedom and help others
to free themselves. Therefore, we, as Youth for Christ, fight the right to live this
great life planned by God for us.
In other words, we proclaim: BE FREE.BREAK FREE.LIVE FREE.
THE FREE LIFE

It takes effort, courage, and the ability to be steadfast in ones decision, in order to
maintain and continue being 100% free. Our 100% Free Identity stands on THREE basic
principles and made firm by EIGHT conviction statements. Living the free life allows us to be:
a) FREE to LIVE
Free to live stands by the conviction statements that support taking care of our
own bodies and lives. It supports the principles that discourage substance abuse
that will lead us not only to an unhealthy lifestyle but also to sin.
1. Zero Drugs YFC says no to substance abuse.
2. Smoke Free YFC says no to smoking.
3. 0% alcohol - YFC believes that drinking alcohol is not a sin itself but as
young as we are, our bodies may not be able to handle and control alcoholic
content. YFC believes in practicing self-control and clean fun. YFC stands by
the fact that we dont have to drink alcholic beverages and get drunk, in
order to experience fun.
b) FREE to BE
Free to be stands by the conviction statements that uphold being who we really are,
both in name and in essence. This means living out our true selves and who we are
made to be. It encourages living out the roles of a man and woman, in accordance
to Gods plan.
4. Pure Inside and Out YFC believes not only in the purity of our bodies perse
but also purity at our very core. We believe in purity of thought, speech, and
action. Our hearts and minds are the core of our being and it is important
that these be free from negativity, and lustfulness. This means YFC
discourages physical self-gratification, and avoids green jokes, and swearing.
5. 100% man and woman YFC believes that God has created specific roles for
us as men and women. YFC believes that we are designed to be man and
woman, in order to live with each other and work together for His purpose.
We encourage the youth to live their identities as they were created, either
as man or woman. We also ought to help our brothers and sisters that have
trouble in realizing their identity in Gods plan.
6. Free from pornography - YFC believes that our bodies are created sacred by
God and should not be exploited for selfish pleasure. YFC believes that
minds are powerful cultivators of our actions and thus should be free from
lustful/malicious thoughts that are promoted in these materials.
c) FREE to LOVE
Free to love stands by the basic principles of upholding the genuine kind of love that the
Lord has given us. This means loving the way that God has taught us, unconditional and
unfailing. This means believing in the kind of love that is learned, experienced, and given
in Gods time. This means that we dont have to enter into a romantic relationship to
feel the genuine and real kind of love. As sons and daughters of God, we have the
privilege and the ability to love.
7. Virgin and Proud YFC believes that sex is a sacred gift given by God that is
appropriate only after marriage. YFC believes that sex in essence is used for
pro-creation. This also goes beyond technical and physical virginity,that only
relies on its definition. Being virgin and proud means having dignity and
integrity. It means loving yourself and experiencing the kind of love that is
not just bound by physical intimacy.
This also means that we, as Youth for Christ, should not engage in pre-marital
sex. YFC believes that sex is a gift intended only for pro-creation between
two mature adults, joined by God in marriage.
8. Real Love Waits Real love is defined as the genuine kind of love that comes
as a GIFT from God. Like a gift, it should be made precious; taken cared off,
and received in its proper time. YFC believes that special romantic
relationships are examples of this kind of gift. Thus, we believe in the essence
of waiting, as we prepare ourselves to receive this in His perfect time.
While waiting for the right time and at our age, we, as Youth for Christ,
should focus our time, love, and devotion on our relationships with parents,
friends, and siblings first. YFC believes that this is the time to build lasting
relationships with these people and not lead ourselves to be isolated in early
and premature relationships.
ANNEX C
The 3-Year Pastoral Formation Track
The 3-Year Pastoral Formation (PFO) Tracks is the new-compiled teaching of YFC given
to all members of YFC regardless of area or program of service. It is composed of twelve (12)
activities, which will start with a Youth Camp, the entry activity of those who want to join YFC.
Of the 12 PFO Tracks, 3 are old YFC manuals which are fully revised to cater to the
changing times. These tracks are the following:
1. YOUTH CAMP
- The Youth Camp is the entry point to YFC. It is a 2-day, 2-night weekend activity
that introduces the youth to a new life in Christ, through YFC, founded in Gods
ultimate love for them. This will start their journey as a YFC member and will
open new and exciting opportunities for them to grow in their personal
relationship with God.
- The Revised Youth Camp Manual features a more extensive explanation of the
Youth Camp, its compositions, activities and sessions. It will address the
question how is the Youth Camp conducted really? and will lay down the
principles behind its activities, debunking practices that is not really part of our
culture but have been done over the years.
- This includes new handbooks for the Team Leaders, Facilitators and Prayer
Warriors.
2. COVENANT ORIENTATION
- The Covenant Orientation (CO) is the Pastoral Formation Track that laid down
our commitments as YFC members, as shown in the YFC Covenant Card.
- Objectives of the Covenant Orientation are:
1. Learn and understand the covenant of a CFC Youth for Christ member.
2. Renew and deepen our commitment with Christ by understanding and
following our covenant with Him.
3. Develop a sense of identity and responsibility in our role as a believer of
faith, a member of our church, our family, our community and our country.
4. Inspire the youth as they mature in their Christian life through YFC.
5. Live out the covenant of YFC through the pastoral formation and
activities.
3. DISCOVERY CAMP
- The Discovery Camp is the 1st pastoral formation track on the members 2nd year
in YFC. It is given one year after the Youth Camp.
- This talks about more extensively the different aspects of a YFCs life and shows
the YFC Christian way of dealing with these aspects. It also serves as a refresher
course for the YFC members of their experience in their youth camp. This activity
aims to bring them to a deeper level of commitment to God, to YFC and to their
households.
The rest of the PFO tracks are very new manuals, which address the needs of the
new CFC Youth for Christ with its 7 Identities and core values. This is YFCs response to the
call to be more relevant to the times. The following are the new Pastoral Formation
Modules:
4. FAMILY CULTURE
- A whole day activity, given in a YFC members first year
- It allows our YFC members to appreciate the different family cultures which are
unique in every family and allows them to appreciate the entire family and the
different personalities of the family members.
- Objectives of the activity are:
a) This formation track aims for the YFC members to acknowledge, to
appreciate and to understand the distinct culture in each of their family.
b) This seeks for the YFC members to believe and to understand that the Lord
has a unique plan for their family.
c) This aims to let YFC members realize that we are to fulfill Gods promises for
the family to our respective families.
5. YOUTH POWER
- A whole-day activity, given in a YFC members first year.
- It focuses on YFCs response to the social dimension of the gospel, which is loving
others, especially loving the poor as our expression of our love for God.
- Objectives of the Activity are:
a) For the YFC to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of our
mission of building the church of the poor.
b) Provide an opportunity for YFC to be a true champion of the poor.
c) Show that our deep love for God in YFC is also expressed by putting our faith
into action.
6. PARENTS HONORING NIGHT

- A night activity, given in a YFC members second year as a YFC.
- This is a structured fellowship which allows the YFC members to have a venue to
appreciate their parents and vocally honor them in front of others.
a) Level up the YFCs appreciation of his/her family through the culture of
appreciating and honoring.
b) Provide a venue for the YFC members, their parents, the YFC Couple
Coordinators and the CFC to interact and build relationship and support.
c) Bring out from the parents, the CFC, and the members of the other
ministries, the appreciation of YFC and the work of CFC in bringing families
closer to each other.
7. 100% FREE
- A whole-day activity, given in a YFC members second year as a YFC.
- This is a launching of the new and improved concept of 100% Free, coming from
the previous 100% Pure advocacy. It is an overview of all the repackaged
principles and advocacies of 100% Free, given in a creative and comprehensible
manner.
- It is all in all encouraging the YFC into aiming and advocating to live a life free
from the bondage of sin and the lures of the world.
a) Explain the new concept of 100% Free.
b) Create an awareness of our God given freedom.
c) Move the youth in initiating a 100% Free lifestyle.
8. STAKE FOR THE NATION

- A half-day activity, given in a YFC members second year as a YFC.
- This pastoral formation stresses the highest calling of every YFC, which is being a
student.
a) For YFC to realize that their highest calling is to study well/actively pursue
learning
b) Instill in them the importance of studying/learning
c) Widen their perspective and see that studying is their stake for the nation
now
9. VOCATION RECOLLECTION
- A whole day activity, which gives the YFC members a venue to appreciate the
different vocations and Gods personal calling for them. It is given in a YFC
members third year as a YFC.
a) For the YFC to be aware and to appreciate the different types of vocation or
calling.
b) Initiate in the hearts of the YFC the desire to seek what the Lords plan for
our lives.
10. BEST WEEKEND

- An Overnight activity Father-son and Mom-daughter bonding activity. It is given
in a YFC members third year as a YFC.
- This activity reinforces the YFCs role in the family as he/she enters into a camp
with his/her father/mother. It is a great venue for bonding and sharing between
the father and his son and between the mother and her daughter.
- In the same way, this will be an evangelistic experience as well for the parents
who are not members of CFC.
11. CHURCH AND SACRAMENTS

- A whole-day, immersion-type activity, given in a YFC members third year as a
YFC.
- A venue for the YFC to appreciate more our faith through our relationship with
the bigger Catholic Church
a) Understand and appreciate our being part of the CHURCH;
b) Have a deeper understanding of the SACRAMENTS and live out our faith
through the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist;
c) Share our faith by living out and enriching our roles in the CHURCH.
12. Y AD (Youth Advocate)

- A whole-day activity, given in a YFC members third year in YFC
- An activity for the YFC to actively make stands in society that will translate their
Christian ideals and values and encourage them to actively pursue these stands.
a) Make the youth realize that they can fight for what they greatly value.
b) Help them understand what and how it means to be a true Christian
Advocate.
c) Help them be aware for the values that YFC advocates as a community.
ANNEX D
OVERVIEW OF THE YFC HOUSEHOLD PRAYER MEETING

MANUAL TOPIC GUIDE
I. READY!
To our dear YFC Couple Coordinators and Fellow YFC Leaders,
Chances are, if you are holding this handbook, you are or you will be leading a household.
Congratulations!!! You have just answered the most crucial calling in our community being a
household head.
As a new household head, you have gone through your household leaders training (if you have
not, talk to your household head right away, trust me, you really need that one). In the HLT, you
learned why there is a household, why God called you to bring people to Him by being a
household head and what are basics of household leading.
Since we are here already, let me refresh your memory on what the household is IT IS A
VENUE FOR SHARING EACH OTHERS JOY AND CARRYING FOR EACH OTHERS BURDEN. That is
the simplest definition. So just relax. This is what this is all about.
We share joys and carry burdens; we make sure that our members are growing happy, healthy
and holy as they journey to community life. We see to it that they are becoming like no one else
but CHRIST.
Of course, we make sure not just in the households but we try to talk to our members one on
one as often as we can since there are things that we can only get to know when we ask them
privately.
In simple terms, you will be creating friendship with all your members forming your own
barkada or clique. What makes it more exciting is that your friendship and your barkada or
clique will be GROUNDED AND FOCUSED ON CHRIST.
GOD BLESS YOU AND ENJOY EVERY MOMENT WITH YOUR MEMBERS! BE THANKFUL TO
GOD FOR THE PRIVILEGE GIVEN TO YOU TO LOVE AND TAKE CARE OF YOUR WONDERFUL
HOUSEHOLD!
II. GET SET!
Exciting huh? Before anything else, let me introduce you to what you can find in every page this
book and how you can fully maximize what every page of manual has to offer. Let me answer
your WHAT IN THE WOLRD IS THIS questions
WHAT IN THE WORLD! OH, I SEE

Title Of course, this is what got you attracted to use the topic.
Somehow, it gave you a preview of what the household topic is
all about.
Value Of course, after you know what your members need, I hope this
clarified a great deal of what the session is all about.
Verse Yup, God really said that. He just knows what you really are going
through or what your members are going through.
Goal YeahI think this pretty much answers your question on how
this will help your members.
Mechanics Let me take you step by step on how its done. Sometimes, well
have a story, sometimes a verse from the bible, sometimes even
an activity where you and your whole household can grow from.
Guide Questions You got it right. To get them talking and sharing. For you to know
if they got the point or missed it at all. And yeah, to get everyone
to bond with each other.
Lessons The point of the whole household laid down for you and me. To
help you in answering the whole question, so how does this
relate with my life now?
Other Verses To help you navigate the bible and realize that it really is one
cool book.
Action Plans Of course, the household does not really end when we close the
prayer. This allows you to create opportunities for your members
to apply what they have learned. Or to make their learning a
habit, then a lifestyle.
III. GO!
Whoa! Just before you get everything ready and we get to know Gods greatness though the
people who will be your members, I prepared a few reminders.
Well, you remember the four Fs? You got that right FUN, FRIENDSHIP, FREEDOM and FAITH.
Just remember to keep that four in your household.
It is FUN because you will all enjoy every moment youll spend with each other. It builds
FRIENDSHIPS because you will get to know each other deeply yet decide to love and accept
each other for who you all are. It strengthens FREEDOM because in the household, you can be
free to be who you are, to say or do what is needed to be said and done. And finally, your
household should be anchored and rooted in FAITH--because we both never forget that every
household will begin and end with GOD.
3 YEAR HOUSEHOLD PRAYER MEETING TOPICS

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
ATTRACTION SUSTAINABILITY EMPOWERMENT
MISSIONARY
FEEL LIKE JESUS THINK LIKE JESUS LIVE LIKE JESUS
Topic 1: Youre Invited Topic 24: Exchange Gift Topic 47: Its not about me
(Eagerness to be part of the (Openness to learn new things) (Total Reliance on God)
activities of our community)
Topic 2: When Im with you Topic 25: Send Me Topic 48: Win
(Living out the joy of prayer and (Servanthood) (Courage and Boldness to
worship) proclaim Gods Word)
Topic 3: Take my hand Topic 26: Mission Possible Topic 49: Tell the World
(Trusting Others) (Creativity and Resourcefulness) (Endurance in Mission)
Topic 4: Ears of Joy Topic 27: Tattooed on my Mind
(Humility and respect) (Loyalty to God)
MODEL OF EXCELLENCE
SELF-DISCOVERY SELF-DEVELOPMENT SELF-DUPLICATION
Topic 5: Meekness, not Topic 28: One Track, One Mind Topic 50: On the Ground
weakness (Focus and Knowing ones (Humility in being a good
(Humility in accepting our own priorities) example to others)
weaknesses)
Topic 6: Silent Mode Topic 29: Jack and Jill and their Topic 52: Becoming the Gift
(Growing in our prayer time) trades (Sharing ones life to others)
(Discovering and enhancing your
gifts)
Topic 7: Rabbit or Turtle Topic 30: Rough Riders Topic 52: Anything but
(Focus and Determination) (Perseverance and Ordinary
Determination) (Honesty, Trust, Listening and
Respect)
Topic 8: Take the lead Topic 31: Even the Smallest
(Initiative and Perseverance) Detail
(Diligence and Endurance)
CHAMPION OF THE POOR
LESS FOR SELF MORE FOR OTHERS ENOUGH FOR ALL
Topic 9: Nothing More Topic 32: Share a Load Topic 53: Mother Theresa:
(Contentment) (Generosity) Hero of the Poor
(Commitment and service)
Topic 10: Simply JC Topic 33: Count me In Topic 54: Hands On Work
(Simplicity) (Compassion for brothers and (Servant Leadership)

sisters in need)
Topic 11: Genuine Love, Genuine Topic 34: All in One Topic 55: Generation Next
Service (Commitment in our work and (Making a difference)
(Servanthood) mission with the poor)
PATRIOTIC
LOVING GODS PLAN HONORING YOUR ROOTS PASSION FOR SERVICE
Topic 12: Be Loyal Topic 35: Live Simply Topic 56: One Love
(Loyalty to our heritage and our (Living out our values as good (Living together in Harmony
roots) citizens) and Peace)
Topic 13: Color it Green Topic 36: Made to Be Topic 57: T Share
(Respect for Culture and the (Understanding Gods plan and (Stewardship of ones time,
Environment) purpose) talent and treasure)
Topic 14: Live Out Loud Topic 37: Meal of Justice Topic 58: You Complete Me
(Excellence in serving others) (Understanding the value of (Being Patriots as a response to
justice) Gods faithfulness)
100% PURE
YOU ARE SPECIAL TURNING POINT RISING FROM THE FALL
Topic 15: The Best Gift Topic 38: Hidden Charges Topic 59: Embrace the Broken
(Appreciating Gods Design) (Building and having trust with (Compassion for others)
one another)
Topic 16: A Matter of Integrity Topic 39: Accountability Check Topic 60: Do IT!
(Value of Honor and Integrity) (Accountability) (Confidence to overcome
temptation)
Topic 17: He Recognized True Topic 40: Silly Rules vs. Vital Topic 61: I endure to be pure
Worth Standards (Endurance to live a pure
(Appreciating our Worth & Value) (Living out the Christian lifestyle)
Lifestyle)
SINGLE MINDED FOR GOD
SEARCH-IN SEEKING GODS WILL EMBRACING VOCATION
Topic 18: My Prayer Life Topic 41: Will of God Topic 62: Next Attraction
(Growing in our prayer life) (Knowing Gods Will) (Appreciating the life and
mission of Singles for Christ)
Topic 19: S.W.O.T ME Topic 42: Cross Roads Topic 63: Standing Firm
(Knowing Oneself) (Making Godly and loving (Being firm in ones own
decisions) vocation)
Topic 20: See Me Through Topic 43: Obedience Step by Topic 64: Wait on the Lord
(Knowing oneselF through Step (Patience in waiting for Gods
others) (Learning to purify ones desires) plan)
SOURCE OF UNITY TO THE FAMILY
GOING BACK HOME I AM HOME UNITING HOME

Topic 21: Picture Perfect Topic 44: Do you love me? Topic 65: House Party
(Appreciation of Gods plan for (Patience and Perseverance in (Understanding our God-given
the family) our family relationships) roles in the family)
Topic 22: Forever Gift Topic 45: I Stand Corrected Topic 66: Family Portrait
(Seeking the good in our own (Healing and Forgiveness) (Perseverance in witnessing to
family) ones own family)
Topic 23: Somewhere Out There Topic 46: Care to Chat Topic 67: G.A.P. (Gods
(Appreciating the bigger family of (Honesty, Trust, Listening and Appointed
YFC and CFC) Respect) Protector)(Accountability in
being guardians of unity in the
home and in the family)
Annex E
OVERVIEW OF THE YFC CHAPTER ASSEMBLY

MANUAL TOPIC GUIDE
THE WHAT:
The CHAPTER ASSEMBLY is a gathering of all YFC chapter members, club or organization
members that occur regularly once a month. This manual contains 36 inspiring and nourishing
topics that can serve as a guide in choosing the appropriate topics for the assembly.
Note: For collective Household, please refer to the YFC Household Manual Topic Guide
THE PURPOSE:
This manual is designed to further affirm the value of fun, friendship, freedom and faith. It
serves as a venue for nourishment and fellowship among YFCs as they grow into the path of a
good and happy Christian life.
THE VENUE:
The venue of the chapter assembly depends on your chosen topic. The usual venues are
clubhouses, GK sites, or classrooms. As leaders in your respective areas, you are free to choose
and discern the ideal and appropriate venue for your activity.
THE PEOPLE:
All YFC members and YFC Couple Coordinators of your chapter are all invited to come and
attend this regular assembly.
THE PANCAKE BOX INSTRUCTION

(How to use this manual)
1. Check the Calendar
Schedule and plan your chapter assembly meeting ahead of time. This is important so
that you can provide an excellent and inspiring gathering for all your members and
prepare the necessary materials to make the topic effective for teaching and discussion.
2. Discern the Topic
As Couple Coordinators and Youth leaders, you should first know the needs of your
members. Work together in asking the household heads of the immediate needs of their
members. Through this guide you can address their needs by selecting the appropriate
topic in your next assembly. Ask God for the gift of discernment and then decide from
the menu of topics listed in this manual.
3. Make the Choice
Once you have an idea on what your members need, check the table of contents. Each
chapter assembly is categorized into each of the 7 YFC IDs, with at least 4 to 5 different
topics for you to choose from.
(See TABLE OF CONTENTS and definition of the YFC 7 IDs below)
4. Get Ready
Once you have made your choice, go the page of your selected YFC ID and topic and you
will see a step-by-step instruction guide on how to go about the assembly.
(See STEP-BY-STEP TOPIC GUIDE)
5. Go!
Now that youre well-guided, get your acts together and move into conquering more
souls for God!
THE STEP BY STEP GUIDE HOW TO WORK IT!

Title A one-liner phrase that will give you an idea of what the topic
is all about.
YFC ID Each topic reflects the YFC identity that you can use to
strengthen and discuss.
Anchor Verse This is the main connection of the topic to the readings in the
bible.
Objective This is what the topic aims to achieve.
Dynamics This is the step-by-step flow of the assembly of your selected
topic.
Expanded This is the main message of the entire assembly. This allows
Talk Outline you to talk about the topic in a clearer and expanded way.
Speaker/ Sharers Profile This is a clear description of the ideal people who can best
discuss and share about the specific topic.
Guide Questions These guide questions serve as a chance for the members to
talk about what they have learned from the topic to their
discussion group.
Reflection Song/s Through the reflection song, we allow YFC members not only
to listen and talk to each other but also to listen and talk to
God.
Other Verses These verses are suggested readings and supporting verses to
further stress clearer points about the topic being discussed.
CHAPTER ASSEMBLY MANUAL TOPICS

YFC ID No. TOPIC TITLE
1 On Hands and Knees
2 Kings Champion
3 Heart of a Winner
MISSIONARY
4 Burden for the Lost
5 Mission Impossible
6 Called to Serve
7 Banquet of Love
8 United in Christ
9 A Piece of Heaven
MODEL OF EXCELLENCE 10 Stairway to Heaven
11 Down to Earth
12 Encounter to Remember
13 Simon Peter Says
14 Care Champ
CHAMPION OF THE POOR 15 A Jesus Experience
16 Standing in the Gap
17 Keepers of Paradise
18 On Gods Side Always
PATRIOT 19 Homeland
20 The Patriot
21 Created to Care
22 Foundation 1: True Colors
23 Foundation 2: Boy Meets Girl
100% PURE
24 Is Vanity Fair
25 Circle of Friends
26 In Pursuit of the Purpose
27 Body Builder
SINGLE-MINDED FOR GOD 28 A Heart Like This
29 Following Christ
30 A Special Meal
31 Family Matters
32 Amazing Love
BEING A SOURCE OF UNITY 33 Buddy Watch
TO THE FAMILY 34 Reaching Out
35 In the Midst of the Storm
36 Family Strengths
Annex F
OVERVIEW OF THE YFC LEADERS ASSEMBLY

MANUAL TOPIC GUIDE
WHAT: The Leaders Assembly is a gathering of all YFC leaders that occur regularly once a
month. This manual contains 36 inspiring and nourishing topics. There are 12 talks per year that
we can use for the next three years.
PURPOSE: The manual is designed to further affirm the value of fun, friendship, freedom and
faith. It serves as a venue for nourishment and fellowship among YFC leaders as they grow into
the path of a good and happy Christian life.
VENUE: The venue of the leaders assembly depends on the chosen topic. The usual venues are
parish halls, clubhouses, classrooms, etc. As leaders in your respective area, you are free to
choose and discern the ideal and appropriate venue for your activity.
PEOPLE: All the YFC leaders and YFC Couple Coordinators of your respective are all invited to
attend this regular assembly. Attendees for the Leaders Assembly should have undergone the
Leaders Retreat (Kasangga Retreat), an empowerment retreat for new YFC leaders in the area.
YEAR 1-3 PROGRESSION OF TALKS

The YFC Leaders manual is a 3-year topic guide for the monthly leaders assembly. The talks
were written in order to strengthen the different leadership values and characters that need to
be developed and strengthened by a true YFC Christian leader.
Year 1- LEADERSHIP AS DEFINED BY CHRIST
The talks in the first year of the Leaders Assembly Manual aim to strengthen the leadership
values and qualities mirrored and shown by Christ Himself. Through these talks, YFC leaders can
follow the examples of Christ leadership in serving others.
Year 2- FORMING THE LEADER IN YOU
The talks in the second year of the Leaders Assembly Manual aim to teach the YFC leaders how
to apply and embody the values of leadership in their own personal lives. Through these talks,
YFC leaders can learn these leadership values, not just on how they serve as leaders in YFC, but
to also live out these values in all aspects of their lives, in their families, studies, relationships,
and in the community.
Year 3- BRINGING OUT CHRISTS LEADERSHIP IN OTHERS
The talks in the third year of the Leaders Assembly Manual aim to encourage YFC leaders to
also promote and be advocates of these leadership values to others. These talks will allow YFC
leaders to be Gods instruments in teaching others, through their example, how they can also
embrace these values and be able to live them out.
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO USE THE LEADERS ASSEMBLY MANUAL

TOPIC GUIDE
Check the calendar
Schedule and plan your leaders assembly ahead of time. This is important so that you can
provide an excellent and inspiring gathering for all your leaders
Discern the topic

As Couple Coordinators and Youth leaders, you will be the best persons to know the needs of
your leaders. Work together in asking the household heads of the immediate needs of their
members which you can address in preparing for the topic in your next assembly. Ask God for
the gift of discernment and then decide from the menu of topic listed in this manual.
Make the choice

Once you have an idea on what your members need, check the table of contents. Each leaders
assembly is categorized into each of the YFC IDs
Get ready
Once you have made your choice, go to the page of your selected YFC ID, Value and topic and
you will see a step-by-step instruction on how to go about the assembly.
Go!
Now that youre well guided, get your act together and move into conquering more souls for
God!
LEADERS MANUAL TOPICS

YFC IDENTITY YEAR 1 TOPIC TITLES
MISSIONARY Prints of Humility
Eyes of God In Me
MODEL OF EXCELLENCE In His Steps
Rated-E
CHAMPION OF THE POOR For King and Country
PATRIOT Loving Like Jesus
100% FREE The Power Within
Fathers Gaze
SINGLE MINDED FOR GOD Single Minded Disciple

Battle Within
SOURCE IN UNITY IN THE Just Like Ruth
FAMILY House Rules

MISSIONARY A Sinner to a Saint
Faithfully Yours
MODEL OF EXCELLENCE Fuel For Passion
Cut Above
CHAMPION OF THE POOR Giving Like Jesus
PATRIOT Stand Our Ground
100% FREE Brave Heart
Dare To Be
SINGLE MINDED FOR GOD Greatest Of Them All
Solid Ground
SOURCE IN UNITY IN THE Family First
FAMILY Parental Guidance

MISSIONARY Ready To Be Sent
You Got Served
MODEL OF EXCELLENCE E- Witness
Build Em Up
CHAMPION OF THE POOR Dare To Be A Hero
PATRIOT My Countrys Keeper
100% FREE Free To Lead
Live Free
SINGLE MINDED FOR GOD Footprints Of Christ
Finding The Treasure
SOURCE IN UNITY IN THE Family Service
FAMILY Say A Little Prayer
Annex G
SITUATIONERS FOR THE ONE-ON-ONE WORKSHOP
The following are some of the situations or roles that YFC members can play in the triad
workshop of conducting one-on-ones:
1. A YFC leaders who is discerning to go fulltime after graduating from school. You are afraid
how you will tell your parents about your discernment and if they will allow you to do so.
Consult your coordinator what you should do and help you with your discernment.
2. A YFC who is currently facing a very big family problem. Parents are about to break up. They
are not CFC. You are thinking of staying with your friends to be away from home and to escape
the everyday troubles, fights and arguments you always hear at home.
3. A YFC brother who is asking your permission to court/ go out another YFC. Ask your
coordinator for advice. What you should do, etc?
4. A YFC who is having hesitations or doubts of moving in to SFC. You are still very eager to
serve in YFC and is afraid to transition to the next ministry because of the negative things you
hear about it. (It is boring, they are old, etc.)
5. A YFC who is having a hard time in passing school and is thinking of leaving her service in YFC
and not being active to YFC for the next few months.
6. A YFC brother who is having 100% FREE issues. Ask help and advice from your coordinator
how he can help you and what you should do to overcome your weakness.
7. A YFC whos parents are not open for you to be active in YFC and is discouraging you to leave
community because of the bad things they hear about community.
ANNEX H
WORSHIP
What is Worship
Worship is being able to come before the presence of GOD and being able to acknowledge that
he alone is GOD. We are created to worship and glorify him. In glorifying him we sing songs of
praise and worship. As said by St. Agustine he who sings praise twice. We can Jump and
dance like David as he celebrate Gods love in the book of Psalm. We can raise up our hands as
a we surrender our lives in prayer.
Worship Format
The Following is the usual format of worship:

I. Exhortation. The following can be used as exhortation points:
A. What happened in the pray-over is a gift from God. It is an intimate experience with
the Holy Spirit.
B. Despite our sinfulness He did not hold back his blessing and grace to us and will never
will because He loves us so much. He wants us to continue to:
1. Be united with Him
2. Be a new being
3. Have the power to serve
II. Sign of the Cross
III. Short Prayer. The worship leader will give an opening prayer that the Holy Spirit will
continue to work in the next minutes of worship.
IV. First fast song
V. Simultaneous Praising. Praising might be liken to as introductions in any audience. This is
where we honor God and acknowledge His greatness.
VI. Second fast song
VII. Simultaneous Worship. Worship is when we start saying how we feel and when we begin
to truly realize Gods greatness. In this level, people start to offer themselves to God
saying I belong to you, my life is yours..
VIII. Slow song
IX. Singing in the Spirit. The worship leader will encourage the participants to use the Gift of
Tongue which some/few of them have received when they were prayed-over.
X. Gospel Reading and Prophesy. This is the part where, the worship leader will read or will
ask someone to read the Gospel which is Gods word for the day.
XI. Thanksgiving Prayer. The worship leader will express his gratefulness to God for the
success of the youth camp especially the pray-over session, for the gifts of the Holy Spirit,
for the participation of everyone in the camp, and others.
XII. Stating our Petitions. The worship leader will lift up the concerns and requests to God
specifically the continues work of the Holy Spirit in the camp, that the new gift received
from the Holy Spirit will be taken care of, and other matters.
XIII. Concluding prayer

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Couple Coordinators Training Module:

Basic Couple Coordinators Training 1

BASIC COUPLE COORDINATORS TRAINING

Chapter 2: BASIC COUPLE COORDINATORS TRAINING SESSIONS/WORKSHOPS 5-31

BCCT PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Time Minutes Activity

GUIDELINES AND REMINDERS IN CONDUCTING THE ACTIVITY

Profile of the Speaker

Teaser Video Content:

Our vision in Couples for Christ is a vision of relationships. It impels us to be witnesses of

II. Understanding the Youth

III. Rooted in our Vision

As our vision in Couples for Christ states:

Our vision in CFC is about relationships. It impels us to be witnesses of Gods awesome

IV. YFC Fundamentals

A. Seven YFC Identities

As YFC, we are called to be:

2. Source of Unity in the Family

4. Champion of the Poor

7. Single Minded for God

YFC SIGA Program

V. The Challenge to the Couple Coordinators

Speakers and Sharers Profile

II. Roles of Husbands and Wives as YFC Couple Coordinators

A. The Strength and Splendor of Manhood

1. Wives are the greatest source of encouragement to the husbands.

2. Wives add exceedingly to their strength

3. Wives provide indispensable affirmation

4. Wives can help him connect

III. General Roles and Responsibilities of Couple Coordinators

A. Be Pastors of the Young

B. Bring the Youth Back To Their Families

C. Leaders of the Young To A Future Full Of Hope

D. Advocate of Love for Others

IV. General YFC Organizational Structure

A. Metro Manila Set-up

Over-all Sector Couple Coordinator

Sector Sector Sector

Sector Sector Sector

B. Provincial/ Country Set-up

Provincial Couple Coordinator

Provincial Provincial Provincial

Provincial Provincial Provincial

V. 3-Year Formation Track of YFC

YEAR 1 KNOWING THE FAITH

YEAR 2 DEEPENING THE FAITH

1. Self this is how the YFC sees him/herself.

Areas of Growth YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

VI. Cycle of Activities

A. YFC Annual Cycle of Activities

Community Campus- High school-

November -Parish Priest

B. Monthly Cycle of Activities

Mini Pastoral Talk

Workshop Proper: Triad Workshop Dynamics (20-30mins.)

Basic Guidelines in Conducting One-on-ones with the Youth

1. Schedule the one-on-one at least a week before the actual date.

B. On the day of the one-on-one

D. Tips for the Leader

II. Elements that make a Prayer Meeting

E. Summary of the activity

III. Types of Prayer Meeting