Almighty Father, in these dark times when evil is rampant throughout the world, you have called us, chosen us, and appointed us to rise in defense of your work. We are your missionary families, commissioned to defend faith, family and life.
Lord Jesus, you are the Rock upon which our families, our community and our Church are founded. With you as cornerstone, help us to be built as living stones into a spiritual house, holy and acceptable. Build this house to withstand the floods and winds of adversity that assault us each day.
Holy Spirit, send us forth as your holy warriors, with clarity of vision and zeal for mission. Empower us in the proclamation of the gospel of salvation in Jesus, and help us in defending our Church against the forces that seek to weaken her.
Mama Mary, teach us the way of kindness and mercy, unite us as your beloved children, and keep us in your loving embrace always.
Amen.
Missionary Families of Christ Youth (MFC Youth)
The youth section of Missionary Families of Christ. The ministry aims to make the message of Christ known to the youth, ranging from 13 years to 21 years old, by providing pastoral formations and trainings. This in turn, forms the youth to have a personal relationship with Christ and to say yes to the mission of evangelization.
Vision
A Catholic Ministry empowered by the Holy Spirit in forming young missionaries, committed to renewing their families and the World.
Mission
Make all youth know Christ
Core Values
Centered on Christ
Evangelistic and Missionary
Focused on Family
Being a Community
Living a preferential option for the poor
Exercising Servant Leadership
Being a Servant to the Church
THE MFC Youth PURPOSE STATEMENT
MFC Youth exists to provide an environment for the youth to HONOR God through a life of holiness, to EMPOWER them to ACT in humble service, to encourage them to RELATE in joy with their family, community and the Church and to TESTIFY God's love.
Honor for the purpose of Worship
Empower for the purpose of Discipleship
Act for the purpose of Ministry
Relate for the purpose of Fellowship
Testify for the purpose of Evangelism
Culture
Our culture is our way of doing things in the ministry. Youth attending our activities, member or non-member, will see these as the FACE of MFC Youth.
1. Fun
It is a characteristic of the youth to seek activities that are pleasurable and amusing. We in MFC Youth provide just that kind of environment in the spirit of Catholic enjoyment. We desire to fulfill the need of the youth for merriment through activities that promote not only spiritual but social growth as well.
2. Acceptance
A determinant to one's active participation in a community is the feeling of being welcomed. In MFC Youth, we strive to create an atmosphere of belongingness wherein everyone is given warm reception regardless of race, gender, physical attributes, attitude… etc. We believe that we are all brothers and sisters in Christ because by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body and have been all made to drink into one Spirit (1 Cor. 12:13). Therefore, each person should be loved, just like Christ had loved, in spite of who he/she is and was. (John 15:12)
3. Christ Centered
The focal point in the existence of MFC Youth is Christ. We look to Jesus Christ as our model and guide. Therefore, in each endeavor and activity in our community, we first and foremost seek that God will be glorified. Every activity's goal is for the participant to know Christ and be like Him.
4. Excellence
Since in MFC Youth we believe that all things should be done for the glory of God (1 Peter 4:11), we do everything outstandingly in all the aspects of our lives. We do everything to the best of our abilities by dwelling in truth, honor, righteousness, purity, loveliness and good reputation. (Philippians 4:8)
