SFC CORPORATE

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OVERVIEW

A community is a small or large social unit (a group of people) who have something in
common. A corporate institution is a community in and of itself. It is a community with a common
goal; whether it is to market a product, offer services, improve the quality of life, or help develop
a better society by educating its people. However, the aim of CFC Singles for Christ is to not only
develop a better society, but a renewal of society.

Singles for Christ has been very pro-active in coming up of ways to evangelize single men
and women from different walks of life; creating different programs, Family Evangelization, SFC
Plus, and many more. SFC Corporate is a program that answers to another need for evangelization.
True to Jesus’ commission to “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations…” (Mt. 28:19), true
to our vision, “Every single man and woman all over the world experiencing Christ,” and true to
our covenant, “I will work toward the evangelization and transformation of my work place…”, SFC
continually responds to the call of mission as it goes into the campuses, offices, and institutions to
continue the work of evangelization. SFC goes to where the singles are.

OBJECTIVES

1. To continue CFC-SFC's mission of evangelization to the singles in campuses, corporate,

and government institutions.
2. To serve as a start-up guide for the SFC areas as they start SFC Corporate in their
respective areas.

THE DREAM

We dream of a society very different from what it is today. People believe that this is
impossible and yet we continue to pray hard and reach for this dream. We dream of a day when
husbands will be faithful to their wives. Fathers will protect instead of abuse their children.
Doctors will preserve life, instead of abort it. Governments will serve its people, instead of exploit
it. There will be less crime because businessmen will not push their employees into the kind of
poverty that breeds crime.

We believe in this dream, which began in the YFC Campus Based Program, can be realized
through our continued work of evangelization in the corporate. We firmly hold on to the hope
that if we instill Christian virtue in the hearts and minds of lawyers, doctors, businessmen,
professionals, BPO employees, government leaders, public servants, and educators they can serve
as beacons of light in the world. The world might be a better place if more professionals live in
the light of Christ. We believe that through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, this dream can become
a reality.

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CORPORATE GROUPS
• Government Institutions – branches of government, departments, offices, and
government owned institutions.
• Private Institutions – privately owned offices, companies, and institutions.
• Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) – BPO companies.
• Campus – schools, colleges, and universities.

TYPES OF CORPORATE GROUPS

TYPE FOCUS OF EVANGELIZATION MAX LEVEL

1 Government Institutions Employees Chapter
2 Private Institutions Employees Chapter
3 BPO Employees Chapter
Preschool /
Primary School /
4 Faculty and Staff Unit
Elementary Secondary
School / High School
Faculty, staff, and post
5 College / University Chapter
graduate school students

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Sector/Provincial/National Program Coordinator

• Spearheads in opening SFC Corporate in the different companies, government
offices, BPOs, schools, colleges, and universities in his/her area.
• Monitors the structure, and activities of SFC Corporate.
• Facilitates the integration of the corporate groups and leaders to the SFC area
structure.
• Coordinates with the SFC Chapter or Cluster Couple Coordinators for integration
of the Corporate leaders to their pastoral care.
• Empowers the leaders of all SFC Corporate groups.
• Reports directly to the SFC Sector/Provincial/National Couple Coordinator.
• Attends the coordination meetings with the SFC Corporate Program Coordinator.
• Oversees the implementation of the Corporate Program in the area through
constant coordination with the Corporate Leaders.
• Disseminates information and direction of the program to the area.

Custer Couple Coordinator

• Serves as the Pastoral Heads of the Corporate group Leaders.
• Conducts regular household with the Corporate Leaders together with the
Chapter Leaders of their Cluster.
• Conducts regular one to ones with the Corporate Leaders.

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Chapter Couple Coordinator

• Serves as the Pastoral Heads of the Household and Unit level Corporate group
leaders.
• Conducts regular household with the Corporate Leaders together with the
Chapter Leaders of their Cluster.
• Conducts regular one to ones with the Corporate Leaders.

Corporate Group Leaders (Chapter leaders / Unit Heads / Household Heads)

• Refers to the brother and sister top leaders of an SFC Corporate group depending
on the size of the group.
• Leads and gives direction to the entire SFC Corporate group.
• Attends the Cluster Household together with the Chapter Leaders.
• Receives direction from the Cluster Couple Coordinator and the Sector /
Provincial / National Corporate Program Coordinator.
• Makes sure that the whole group functions properly in terms of activities both
functional and pastoral.

PHASES OF GROWTH

A. ESTABLISHMENT PHASE

The Establishment phase is defined as the start-up level in the growth of an SFC
Corporate group. There are no solid base members yet.

The assigned leaders (brother and sister), conducts the household meetings with
the members. The assignment of the household heads will come from the discernment of
the SFC Corporate Program Coordinator in coordination with the Cluster Couple
Coordinator of the area.

Both the brother and the sister Household heads will attend their upper household
with the SFC Cluster Couple Coordinator where the Corporate group will be under.

Household Household

MEMBERS MEMBERS
HOUSEHOLD LEVEL PASTORAL STRUCTURE

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IMPORTANT STRATEGIES TO SUSTAIN A START-UP CORPORATE GROUP

1. Relationship is the key. Build relationship with identified SFC members in the
company/campus. The Province/Sector/National Corporate Program
Coordinator can schedule one to ones, hangouts, and dialogues with them,
especially to potential leaders.
2. Set regular assemblies. Regular gatherings where SFC members can gather for
worship and sharing.
3. If necessary, seek for office approval, recognition, or accreditation that will
help to conduct activities inside the office or campus with ease and efficiency.
4. Conduct a Christian Life Program (CLP).

B. ENRICHMENT PHASE

The Enrichment phase is the second phase of the SFC Corporate structure. In this
level, the SFC group has already conducted their first Christian Life Program. At this point,
they are able to regularly conduct prayer assemblies, teaching, and households. This
phase aims to enrich their members spiritual journey in the ministry through these
activities.

In this phase, there should be four (4) to seven (7) members in one household. A
unit is composed of three (3) to five (5) households. The Unit level will have at least three
(3) households and a maximum of ten (10) solid households. The corporate group will be
integrated to an SFC Cluster, and both the brother and the sister Unit heads will attend
their upper household with the SFC Cluster Couple Coordinator.

For Campuses:

If a set of officers is needed for campus recognition the brother Unit Head will be
the President, and the sister Unit Head will become the Senior Sister of the Campus. They
will serve as counterparts in service. The Household heads will be assigned as campus
officers, and their designations will be as Vice Presidents. The assignment of household
heads and officers will come from the discernment of the Unit heads and the SFC
Sector/Provincial/National Corporate Program Coordinator.

Campus Officers:
• President
• Senior Sister
• Vice-President for Documentation
• Vice- President for Finance
• Vice-President for Evangelization
• Vice-President for Special Projects
• Vice-President for Socio Political
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Unit Head Unit Head

(Brother) (Sister)

HH1 HH2 HH3 HH1 HH2 HH3

MEMBERS MEMBERS

UNIT LEVEL PASTORAL STRUCTURE FOR

GORVERNMENT, PRIVATE, AND BPO

Unit Head Unit Head

President Senior Sister

HH1 HH2 HH3 HH1 HH2

HH3
VP VP VP VP VP

MEMBERS MEMBERS

UNIT LEVEL PASTORAL STRUCTURE FOR

CAMPUSES (with Officers)

C. EMPOWERMENT PHASE

An SFC Corporate group is considered “empowered” when it has at least nine (9)
solid households, or three (3) Units, and sixty (60) active members. Households are
consistent and the group is regularly conducting prayer assemblies, teachings and
fellowships. There is also a strong consistency of attendance of members in the said
activities.

The Chapter Leaders will continue to attend the Cluster Household as their upper
household together with the other Chapter leaders.

For Campuses:

If a set of officers is needed for campus recognition the Chapter Head will be the

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President, and the Chapter Leader is the Senior Sister of the Campus. They will serve
counterparts in service. The Unit heads will be assigned as Campus officers. Some of the
Household Heads can also be assigned as Campus officers if there are not enough Unit
heads. The assignment of leaders and officers will come from the discernment of the
Chapter leaders in coordination with the SFC Province/Sector/National Corporate Program
Coordinator.

Campus Officers:
• President
• Senior Sister
• Vice-President for Documentation
• Vice- President for Finance
• Vice-President for Evangelization
• Vice-President for Special Projects
• Vice-President for Socio Political

Chapter Head Chapter Leader

President Senior Sister

Unit Head Unit Head Unit Head

VP VP VP

HH1 HH1 HH2 HH3

HH2 HH3 HH1 HH2 HH3
VP VP

MEMBERS MEMBERS MEMBERS

CHAPTER LEVEL PASTORAL STRUCTURE (with Officers (for Campuse))

STARTING UP AN SFC CORPORATE GROUP

1. Identify

• The SFC Sector/Provincial/National Corporate Program Coordinator is

responsible in identifying companies, offices, or campuses where they plan to
open an SFC Corporate group

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• Coordinate with the Sector/Provincial/National Couple Coordinator regarding

the plans of opening an SFC Corporate group
• With the approval of the SCC/PCC/NCC, the plan will then be coordinated with
the Cluster Couple Coordinator where the corporate group will be integrated.

2. Build a Team
• Find and gather existing SFC members in the office/company/campus who may
help in opening an SFC Corporate Group. Coordinate with the concerned or
nearby Clusters and Chapters for information about members who are possibly
working in the target office/company/campus.
• The SFC members gathered who shows leadership potential can possibly be
appointed as leaders during the start-up stages.
• Find and gather CFC members or other members of the community who are
working in the office/company/campus that can help in opening an SFC
Corporate group.

3. Prepare and Present

• Prepare all necessary materials for presentation ahead of time. (SFC Primer,
Letter to the management/administration, Endorsement letter (from alumni /
community members working in the campus). These materials might be needed
or asked by the office/company/campuses.
• Set an appointment with the office management/campus administrator for the
presentation—this may be done by the Sector/Provincial/National Corporate
Program Coordinator, and Cluster Couple Coordinator
NOTE: For Campuses, the presentation should be done at the very start of the academic year for
the administration to have enough time to go over and approve the materials submitted.
• After meeting with the management or administration, ALWAYS TAKE NOTE OF
THE FOLLOWING DETAILS for follow ups:
- Names of direct contact persons given to you by the company/campus
- Telephone/contact numbers and email addresses.

4. Establish and Expand

• Appoint initial leaders (Household Heads, and a set of officers for the
campus if needed).
• Establish the initial structure.
• Endorse the appointed top leaders to the Cluster Couple Coordinator for
integration in the cluster.
• The appointed leaders are responsible for planning the program of activities
(including possible conduct of CLP) for the year. This should be done with the
guidance of the Sector/Provincial/National Corporate Program Coordinator.

For any inquiries and feedback, please email us at sfccorporate@couplesforchristglobal.org.

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SAMPLE LETTER TO MANAGEMENT

(Date)

Mr./Ms.
(Position)
(Name of company/institution)

Dear (name of addressee),

Christ’s peace be with you!

It is an honor to introduce to you CFC-Singles for Christ (CFC-SFC), one of the family ministries of
Couples for Christ, a lay-charismatic group officially recognized by the Vatican (Roman Catholic
Church). Since 1993, CFC-SFC has been established in almost all provinces in the Philippines and in 92
countries worldwide.

True to its Vision, “Every Single Man and Woman All Over the World Experiencing Christ”, SFC is
bringing its mission to where the singles are. It is in this mission that we want to start, with your
permission and approval, the CFC-SFC Corporate Program in (name of company/institution). It will be
in a form of a recognized group in your company/campus.

SFC activities include: Christian Life Program (CLP), Formation Retreats, Teachings, Conferences, and
the most essential of all, the Household (small peer groupings). These activities will help sustain the
good worth ethic of your employees by nurturing their emotional and spiritual needs. They also help
SFC members in their faith growth, allowing them to become men and women with strong Christ-like
convictions. Attached herewith is the SFC Corporate Program primer.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the undersigned through (email and contact
number). We will be very glad to explain the program to you through a more detailed presentation on
your most available time possible.

We are hopeful for your favorable response. Thank you very much.

Yours in Christ,

NAME NAME
Sector/Provincial/National Corporate Program Coordinator Sector/Provincial/National Couple Coordinator
CFC Singles for Christ CFC Singles for Christ

No. 156, 20th Avenue, Cubao, Quezon City 1109, Philippines

Telephone Numbers: Trunkline (632)709-4868 Fax Number (632)709-4844
Website: www.sfcglobal.org

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SFC CORPORATE PROGRAM PRIMER

CFC-SINGLES FOR CHRIST

CORPORATE PROGRAM

THE REALITY OF SINGLES TODAY

The singles in this generation belong to a very diverse world where a lot of opportunities
and options are presented to them. In the fast-paced age of technology, constant acquisition of
knowledge and new learnings, the singles are faced with countless choices and day-to-day
decisions they have to make.

Being young professionals, the office is where they spend more than half of their time
every day. They are then greatly influenced by people and experiences they encounter in the
work place. It is also at their age that they take risks, grab many opportunities that come their
way. Thus, having the right foundation is crucial for these young professionals to become men
and women of virtue.

It is evident that these young professionals are no longer limited to making basic decisions
but complex ones, such as, choosing a career, which friends to hang out with, what vocation to
take, being excellent in the workplace, who and when to start courting, and many more. These
decisions greatly impact the single person not only in their professional life, but also their
character, and the direction of their life.

THE DREAM OF THE MINISTRY

We dream of a society very different from what it is today. People believe that this is
impossible and yet we continue to pray hard and reach for this dream. We dream of a day when
husbands will be faithful to their wives. Fathers will protect instead of abuse their children.
Doctors will preserve life, instead of abort it. Governments will serve its people, instead of exploit
it. There will be less crime because businessmen will not push their employees into the kind of
poverty that breeds crime.

We believe this dream which that started in the YFC Campus Based Program can be
realized, through our continued work of evangelization in the corporate. We firmly hold on to the
hope that if we instill Christian virtue in the hearts and minds of lawyers, doctors, businessmen,
professionals, BPO employees, government leaders, public servants, and educators they can serve
as beacons of light in the world. The world might be a better place if more professionals live in
the light of Christ. We believe that through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, this dream can become
a reality.

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WHAT IS CFC SINGLES FOR CHRIST?

CFC-Singles for Christ is one of the family ministries of Couples for Christ (CFC). The ministry
was established in April 1993 to cater to the needs of single men and women from 21 to 40 years
of age.

“Single” refers to anyone within the said age group who is free from any legal impediments
to marriage. The pastoral care offered by the ministry, is not limited to those who are called for
marriage, but includes as well those who may be considering either single blessedness or religious
vocation as a state of life.

It is initially aimed to provide a Christian support environment for single men and women.
However, SFC has taken a more pro-active stance in providing that environment by ensuring that it
brings Christ to wherever the singles are – in the corporate setting, in campuses, in government
institutions, even in prison and in developing communities.

SFC also intends to be relevant in the various realities of a single person in the aspects of
Leadership, Lifestyle, Livelihood, and Love-life.

There are 65,000 members of Singles For Christ all over the world covering the different
regions namely Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Middle East, Africa and Oceania.

VISION: Every single man and woman all over the world experiencing Christ.

Singles for Christ is the next generation of Couples for Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit
to journey and witness with single men and women in their discovery and pursuit of
vocations and the fullness of the mission towards building a Christ-centered society.

MISSION: Building the Church of the Home. Building the Church of the Poor.

ACTIVITIES

In order to fully support and ensure the holistic and overall growth of the members, SFC has
developed Christ-centered activities for them. These activities are categorized into the following:

• Formation Weekends
• General Activities
• Leaders Trainings
• Conferences

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THREE STAGE FORMATION WEEKENDS

Stage 1 Formation Weekends - Nurturing and Supporting

a. Live out SFC covenant: family, workplace, community, stewardship
b. Introduce SFC culture
c. Begin discernment of vocation

Stage 2 Formation Weekends - Strengthening and Fortifying

a. Growth in faith life
b. Strengthening relationships
c. Growth in service
d. More deliberate discernment of vocation

Stage 3 Formation Weekends - Deepening and Empowering

a. Growth in spiritual maturity and service
b. Strengthening missionary spirit and servant’s heart
c. Empowered Christian men and women living out their calling

GENERAL ACTIVITIES

Households

Household is a basic pastoral nourishment of a Singles for Christ member wherein

relationship with other SFCs and with Christ will be strengthened. It is done twice a month.
It is held in one of the houses of members wherein there is worship, pastoral topic discussion
and personal sharing.

Prayer Assembly

A prayer assembly is done once a month and it is held in a venue that can accommodate the
whole group. It is a 2-3 hour activity where the SFC members get to practice their Faith
through prayer and worship, experience Fun activities, share personal testimonies, listen to
the testimonies of others, and have Fellowship with one another.

Teaching

A Teaching is conducted once a month where the general membership gets to listen and be
nourished by pastoral talks.

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LEADER’S TRAINING TRACK

1. Household Head’s Training (HHT) -­‐ This training is catered for SFC members who
were chosen and discerned to be potential household heads.
2. Unit Head’s Training (UHT) -­‐ The Unit Heads Training (UHT) is a two part training to
be given to all incoming Unit Heads for their formation and training.
3. Chapter Leader’s Training (CLT) -­‐ This training is catered for SFC leaders who were
discerned and chosen to be Chapter Leaders.
4. Couple Coordinator’s Training (CCT) -­‐ This training is meant for CFC leaders who
were discerned and chosen to serve as Couple Coordinators for the SFC Ministry.

CONFERENCES

Singles for Christ offers annual conferences filled with workshops, breakout sessions,
dynamic plenary sessions, worship, and the Holy Eucharist.

Regional Conference (RECON)

An annual gathering of all SFC members in a region (e.g. Southern Tagalog, Bicol, Central
Visayas, etc). This overnight event is usually scheduled in the months of September and
October.

International Conference (ICON)

An annual gathering of all SFC members from all over the Philippines and from different
countries world‐wide. This three‐day two‐night activity is usually scheduled on the 2nd week
of February.

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