ANNOUNCEMENT

June 2, 2020

Greetings of Peace!

As we begin with the new normal brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, people from all over the world
are still restricted to hold gatherings. Thus, in reference to CFC Memo (Online Conduct of the Christian
Life Program, May 11, 2020), the SFC International Core Team has also decided to allow for the mean
time the online conduct of the SFC CLP and SFC Leaders Trainings.

Please observe the following:

Guidelines in Conducting the SFC Christian Life Program Online

1. The service team must undergo the new CLP Training to be given by the CFC PFO. This training
is a pre-requisite to all those who will be conducting online CLP. Since this mode of delivery of
CLP is very new to us, nonetheless the best way to address the current situation, it is important
that we are well equipped and trained on its proper conduct.

2. Online CLP must be conducted in the Chapter or Unit Level household of SFC.

Chapter level CLP team:

• Chapter leaders
• Unit heads under the chapter

Unit Level CLP team:

• Unit Head
• Household Heads under the unit

- In the Unit Level, a sisters’ unit may combine with a brothers’ unit to create one group of
service team composed of 5 to 7 members only.

3. Each member of the household may invite 1 to 2 participants for the online CLP. A minimum of
five (5) singles to a maximum of fourteen (14) can be invited as long as these people are friends,
acquaintances or at least familiar with one other.

- SFC Members from the Unit or Chapter can also invite participants to join the online CLP as
long as (a) the number of total participants will not exceed the maximum number and; (b)

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 the SFC member who invited the participant will also join the Online CLP at least until the
last session of module 1.

4. The whole session of the online CLP is recommended to run for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2
hours (90 minutes to 120 minutes). Suggested program flow is as follows:

Gathering/ Teaching of Songs 10 minutes

Welcome by Team Leader and Opening Prayer 5 minutes
Ice breaker 10 minutes
Talk Proper 25 minutes
Group Sharing 30 minutes
Recap and Announcements 5 minutes
Closing Prayer and Song 5 minutes

Note: Since the attention span of the audience are momentary, the speaker must keep the
session short, concise, and Christ-centered.

5. Group discussions must be held in separate meeting rooms.

- Group limit is 3 – 4 persons only, including the Discussion Group Leader.

6. Other important and non-negotiable elements of the CLP is expected to be maintained:

• Teaching of Songs
• Worship (following the progression of prayer in CLP)
• Group Discussion
• One-on-Ones
• Confession (follow the steps recommended by the Catholic Church)

7. Pray-over Session and Dedication Session will follow when physical gatherings are already
allowed.

8. Other Reminders
- Use 8-session CLP, provided that they have gone through the CLP Training to be given by
CFC PFO
- No Double (back-to-back) talk. However, Orientation and Session 1 can be combined.
- Separate CLP for SFC, we do not practice mega CLP online.
- A maximum of three (3) absences is allowed for the entire duration of the online CLP. Thus,
make up session is also required to be conducted for those who will have absences.
- The participants will become full-pledged members after the physical pray over and
dedication ceremony. However, they will already be grouped into a Household and allowed
to attend regular activities of SFC.
- Online CLP may happen simultaneously in one SFC Chapter since it can be done in the Unit
level.
Guidelines in Conducting the SFC Leaders Training Online

1. The SFC Leaders Training can be conducted online.

2. A maximum of two (2) talks per session is allowed. Duration must be 2 hours to 2.5 hours only.
3. Since the training will conducted online, the speaker should be mindful of the time in keeping
the session concise and creative but without sacrificing the content of the training. Talks are
recommended to be given for 30 minutes to 40 minutes only.
4. Leaders Orientation Trainings (HHO, UHO, CLO and CCO) must be conducted/ finished within
one month including the workshops.
5. For HHT, Pastoral Accompaniment session will be added to the teaching series.

The Holy Spirit at Pentecost brought new fervor and boldness to the Apostles. May the same Spirit bring
newness to us in proclaiming the Gospel of truth with boldness. We hope that this initiative will further
our mission of bringing singles in a personal and deeper relationship with God.

May God bless all of us.

In Christ,

ACE ARTHUR LU
SFC International Coordinator