SINGLES FOR CHRIST

CHRISTIAN
LIFE PROGRAM
Version 2.0
BRO. GARDSON BINASBAS
SFC-Tubigon since 2016
Current Chapter Head
BISU Calape Campus-based
Youth For Christ, ADVISER
WHAT IS THE GOAL
OF CLP?
EVANGELIZATION
To take the basic message of
Christianity and to proclaim it
anew so that those who hear it can
make a renewed commitment to
the Lord.
RENEWAL
1.To bring individuals to a stronger relationship
with God
2.To bring married couples to a renewed
commitment to Christian family life
3.To Strengthen and revitalize Christian
community life in the parishes
REASONS FOR
REVISION
RELEVANCE

CONTINUITY
 Promoting CLP
✔ Relevant to target audience
✔ Appealing and inviting
✔ Promotional materials should speak their
language
VECTORS
MILD COLORS
SIMPLE AND
CLEAN
Photos
Emphasize on
emotions of the
subject
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COLOR
SCHEME
Christian Life Program 2014 Version
Family
Session 1: God’s Love
Session 2: Who is Jesus Christ
BasicSession
unit of the
3: society
What it Means to be a Christian
(image of families 4:
Session in aRepentance
cells that and Faith
represents
Sessioncommunity)
5: Loving God
Session 6: Loving our Neighbour
Session 7 : The Christian Family
Session 8: Life in the Holy Spirit
Session 9: Receiving the Power of the Holy Spirit
Session 10: Growing in the Spirit
Session 11: The Life and Mission of SFC
Session 12: Transformation in Christ
CLP VERSION 2.0

Session 1: God’s Love (with orientation)

Session 2: Who is Jesus Christ?
Session 3: Repentance and Faith
Session 4: The Christian Ideal: Loving God and Neighbour
Session 5: The Christian Family
Session 6: Empowered by the Holy Spirit
Session 7 : Growing in the Spirit
Session 8: Transformation in Christ
 MODULE 1

Basic Truths About Christianity

Participants will feel welcomed & accepted

Over all mood: happy & exciting

"There's a place for me here"

"This is worth my time"
"I want to know more about Christ through CLP"
 MODULE 2

The Authentic and Spirit-filled Christian Life

Participants will feel "at home"

Over all mood: encouraged and empowered

""I am open to be changed by Jesus Christ"

“"I want to experience the fullness of Christian Life through
SFC”
 Generic Program Flow
(ideal PHYSICAL set-up )

Arrival of Service Team

00:00 - 00:30 Gathering / Teaching of Songs
00:30 - 00:45 Game / Activity
00:45 - 00:50 Opening Prayer
00:50 - 01:00 Activity / Talk Dynamics
01:00 - 01:30 Talk Proper
01:30 - 01:45 Closing Dynamics (i.e. video or reflection)
01:45 - 02:15 Sharing / Dynamics (45 min)
02:15 - 02:30 Team Leader’s Wrap Up
02:30 - 02:40 Closing Prayer
02:40 - 03:00 Fellowship
Post Service Team Meeting
FEEL: THINK: "This is worth my time"
Welcomed & Accepted "There's a place for me here"
Happy & excited “I want to know more about Christ”

Talk 1: God’s Love

Dynamics
1. Brief CLP orientation by the Team Leader
2. Acoustic
3. Writing Activity: What are the things you are most grateful for?
(Write down as many as you can in 1 minute)
4. Talk Proper
5. Video On God the Father's Love
6. Ends with Prayer
7. Group Sharing - metacard sharing
8. Video teaser for next session
Online set-up: TL will be the one who will facilitate the activity and group sharing.
Sample Venue set-up
 Talk 1: God’s Love
CLP version 2.0

Anchor Verse:
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that
everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal
life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world,
but that the world might be saved through him.” John 3:16-17 (NABRE)

Goal: To communicate the truth that God loves us and to provide a

better understanding of that love.
 Talk 1: God’s Love

2014 version CLP version 2.0

Biblical Story of the Prodigal Son Biblical Story of the Prodigal Son

1. God’s Love Creates 1. God’s Love Creates (Father)

2. God’s Love Forgives 2. God’s Love Redeems (Son)
3. God’s Love Redeems 3. God’s Love Sustains (Holy Spirit)
FEEL: THINK: "This is worth my time"
Welcomed & Accepted "There's a place for me here"
Happy & excited “I want to know more about Christ”

Talk 2: Who is Jesus Christ?

1.Opening Dynamics: 2 truths and 1 lie
2.Opening video
3.Talk Proper
4. Conclusion
5. Reflection
6. Group Sharing
 Talk 2: Who is Jesus Christ
CLP version 2.0

Anchor Verse: “Now Jesus and his disciples set out for the villages of
Caesarea Philippi. Along the way he asked his disciples, “Who do
people say that I am?” They said in reply, “John the Baptist, other
Elijah, still others one of the prophets.” And he asked them, “But who do
you say that I am?” Peter said to him in reply, “You are the Messiah.”
Then he warned them not to tell anyone about him.” Mark 8:27-30 (NABRE)

Goal: To provide a better understanding of Jesus Christ and draw

participants into a friendship with Him
 Talk 2: WHO IS JESUS CHRIST

2014 version CLP version 2.0

Talk 2: Who is Jesus Christ 1. Jesus of History and the

• Jesus of History
Christ of faith
• Christ of Faith
• Knowing Jesus through the Cross 2. Knowing Jesus through the
Talk 3: What it means to be a Cross
Christian? 3. What it means to be a
• Misconceptions or incomplete notions Christian?
about Christianity
• Truth About Christianity
• Implications of being a Christian
 ACTIVITY

TWO TRUTHS
AND ONE LIE
 BORN IN
NAZARETH

TWO TRUTHS
AND ONE LIE BORN IN
JESUS
ABOU
T A MANGER

SON OF A
CAPENTER
FEEL: THINK: "This is worth my time"
Welcomed & Accepted "There's a place for me here"
Happy & excited “I want to know more about Christ”

Talk 3: Repentance and Faith

1. Story Telling with photos
The speaker will begin with his transformation story
2. Talk Proper
3. Conclusion
4. Reflection
5. Discussion Group Sharing

*** summary video of the first module

 Talk 3: Repentance and Faith
CLP version 2.0

Anchor Verse:
“This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at
hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Mark 1:15
(NABRE)

Goal: To lead people to repent for their sins and turn to

renewed faith in Jesus Christ
 Talk 3: Repentance and Faith

2014 version CLP version 2.0

Talk 4 1. What is Repentance?

• What is repentance?
2. What is Faith?
• What is faith?
• Consequences of repentance and
3. Consequences of
faith Repentance and Faith

NO MAJOR CHANGE
Session
Handout
MODULE
2
 FEEL: “at home” THINK:
“encouraged and inspired” ”I am open to be changed by Christ”

Talk 4: The Christian Ideals:

LOVING GOD AND LOVING YOUR NEIGHBOR

1. Group Activity: What would a Christian do?

2. Talk Proper
3. Reflection (Characteristics of Christian Love )
4. Group Sharing
5. Assignment: 1 Cor 13 prayer and take home assignment
Announcement: Bring their family picture next session
 Talk 4: The Christian Ideals:
Loving God and Loving Thy Neighbor
CLP v 2.0 | Module 2

Anchor Verse: “Jesus summed up the whole law in these two greatest
commandments: You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart,
with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first
commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as
yourself. The whole law and the prophets depend on these two
commandments.” (Mt. 22:37-40).
Goal: To explain the meaning of the Christian ideals of loving God and
loving thy neighbor and inspire participants to practice it.
 Talk 4: The Christian Ideals: Loving God and
Loving Thy Neighbor

2014 version CLP version 2.0

Talk 5: Loving God 1. Loving God is our highest ideal.

• Loving God with all your heart Loving God with all our heart and
• Loving God with all your mind and mind.
soul Loving God with All Our Soul
• Loving God with all your strength Loving God with All Our Strength
2. Loving our neighbor as ourselves.
Talk 6: Loving Thy Neighbor - Loving as Jesus loves.
• Characteristics of Christian Love - Parable of the Good Samaritan
• Loving others as Jesus loves - Become a gift to others
• Who is our Neighbor?
This prayer card will be given to
the participants after the session
and they will be encouraged to
reflect on the Characteristics of
Christian Love
FEEL: “at home” THINK:
“encouraged and inspired” ”I am open to be changed by Christ”

Talk 5: The Christian Family

1. Regular Talk - SFC Brother as the speaker
2. Triad Sharing: Participants will show their family picture and introduce
each member of his/ her family
3. Talk Proper
4. Conclusion
5. Group Discussion
 Talk 5: The Christian Family
CLP v 2.0 | Module 2

Anchor Verse: “If it is displeasing to you to serve the Lord,

choose today whom you will serve, the gods your ancestors
served beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose
country you are dwelling. As for me and my household, we will
serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15 (NABRE)

Goal: To stress the importance of the Christian family, and to

give practical advice for building up a strong Christian family
 Talk 5: The Christian Family

2014 version CLP version 2.0

Talk 7 ▪God has a plan for the family
▪ God has a plan for the family ▪ Why God’s Plan for Families is Not
▪ Why God’s Plan for Families is Not Happening
Happening ▪ What can we do?
▪ What can we do?

NO MAJOR CHANGE
FEEL: “at home” THINK:
“encouraged and inspired” ”I am open to be changed by Christ”

Talk 6: Empowered by the Holy Spirit

1. Video Clip of the Pentecost
2. Talk Proper
3. Reflection
4. Group Discussion
▪ Who is the Holy Spirit for you?
▪ Which among the gifts do you want to receive? Why?
5. General Pray over c/o Team Leader
6. Full Worship

Note for TL: Explain that the following will happen physically when allowed:
• Explanation on the Pray-Over
• Commitment to Christ
• Actual Pray-Over
• Exhortation to Vocal Prayer
• Full Worship
 Talk 6: Empowered by the Holy Spirit
CLP v 2.0 | Module 2

Anchor Verse: “But you will receive the power when the
Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses
in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the
ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 (NABRE)

Goal: To lead people to understand and receive the power

and the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
 Talk 6: Empowered by the Holy Spirit

2014 version CLP version 2.0

Talk 8
• Receiving the Holy Spirit 1. Who is the Holy Spirit?
• What Receiving the Holy Spirit Means today 2. The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
• How to prepare yourself for next week’s pray 3. Enkindling the Gifts and Power
over session
of the Holy Spirit
Talk 9
• Gifts of the Holy Spirit
• This pray over session is for the release of
the power of the Holy Spirit
• We must nurture the new life and God’s gifts
FEEL: “at home” THINK:
“encouraged and inspired” ”I am open to be changed by Christ”

Talk 7: Growing in the Spirt

1. Talk Proper (Part 1)
2. Activity: Hub of our Life (Christian Wheel)
3. SFC Primer Video ( Vision and Mission of SFC)
4. Part 2 of talk
5. Reflection and silent prayer
6. Discussion Group Sharing

**full worship
 Talk 7: Growing in the Spirit
CLP v 2.0 | Module 2

Anchor Verse:
“If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.”
Galatians 5:25 NAB

Goal: To strengthen the desire to become an active

SFC member to experience the power of the Holy
Spirit together as a community of families.
 Talk 7: Growing in the Spirit

2014 version CLP version 2.0

Talk 10
• Prayer and Study 1. The Hub of our Life
• Service and Fellowship 2. Singles for Christ Vision-Mission-
Philosophy
• Sacraments
3. How can we support one another in
SFC?

NO MAJOR CHANGE
FEEL: “at home” THINK:
“encouraged and inspired” ”I am open to be changed by Christ”

Talk 8: Transformation in Christ

1. Highlight video of the entire CLP
2. Talk Proper
3. Reflection
4. Family Commitment
(participants will be given a handout where they will
be asked to answer)
5. Dedication
6. General Pray over
7. Plenary sharing
 Talk 8: Transformation in Christ
CLP v 2.0 | Module 2

Anchor Verse:
“Do not conform yourselves to this age but be
transformed by the renewal of your mind, that u may
discern what is the will of God, what is good and
pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 (NABRE)

Goal: To explain the life and mission of Singles for

Christ and to inspire people with the desire to be part of
this community
 Talk 8: Transformation in Christ

2014 version CLP version 2.0

Talk 11: The Life and Mission of Singles
for Christ 1. Our Transformation: Story About the
• What is Singles for Christ? Blind Man
• The Covenant of Singles for Christ 2. Continuing our Transformation
• How do we support one another in SFC? 3. Transformation through Singles for
Talk 12: Transformation in Christ Christ
• Continuing our Transformation
• Our transformation: Story of the Blind Man
• Transformation through Singles for Christ
When physical gathering is
allowed the following should
beTalk
conducted:
6 Talk 8
▪ Explanation on the Pray-Over ▪ Dedication Ceremony
▪ Commitment to Christ ▪ General Pray-over of participants
▪ Actual Pray-Over ▪ Welcome to the SFC family
▪ Exhortation to Vocal Prayer ▪ Singing “Welcome to the Family”
▪ Full Worship ▪ Sharing of participants of their
experience;
Lord’s Day
Welcoming
Engaging
“Feel at Home”

The CLP Atmosphere

 ATTENDAN
CE
• CLP is open to all Christians
• Every participant is expected to attend all the sessions.
• If unavoidable, only 3 absences are allowed.
• The DGL will give the make up session for absences.
• If participant/s exceeds 3 absences, it is a ground for
them to repeat the whole program
 CLP TEAM
▪ Team Leader
▪ Assistant Team Leader
▪ Discussion Group Leader
▪ Music Ministry
▪ Servants
 CLP TEAM: THE
SERVANTS
▪ Registration
▪ Physical set-up
▪ Food or refreshments
▪ Prayer warriors
▪ Documentation
 CLP TEAM
PREPARATION:
PRE CLP
ON GOING
POST CLP
 PRE-CLP EVENTS
Person – Person Parish Based Events
- Worship Nights
Evangelization - Fellowship Nights
- HH without walls - Gateway Teachings
- Hosting dinners
- Fellowship
- Netflix Nights

SFC Programs Interest Based Events

As Gateway Evangelization
- Family is a Gift
- ANCOP
- Live Catholic
- Hosting Basketball games or any
sports
- Leadership Training / Character
Development in Corporate
- Doctors, lawyers, businessmen, etc
Conclusion:
Christian Life Program is God’s work. We are
privileges to be part of His work through our
service in CLP.

Our life and humble service will be a powerful

testimony that once we serve God, our lives will
never be the same again.