Missionary Families of Christ (MFC), previously known as Couples for Christ (CFC) was started in 1981 for couples only. As always been, in accordance with God’s plan and design, He does not reveal everything at once, but journeys with us as He unfolds the totality of His plan. Hence, in 1993 we offered a place for every member of a family and made it a “womb to tomb” community, forming, various ministries for kids, youth, singles, couples, handmaids and single adult men.
However, in 2020, during the third millennium, God called us for a New Evangelization, intended to bring renewal and revival to His Church. We are the forefront of this call. In response to the spirit’s prophetic call for our community and preparation for the more massive work in this third millennium we , have changed our name to Missionary Families of Christ.
Pope Francis said: “ We all know that families, especially young families, are often racing from one place to another, with lots to do. But did you ever think that this racing could also be the race of faith”? Christian families are MISSIONARY FAMILIES, in their everyday life, in their doing everyday things, as they bring to everything the salt and the leaven of faith. In accordance to Pope Francis’ statement, the MFC is guided by our VISION, MISSION and CORE VALUES, which are as follows:
VISION: We are an Evangelistic and Missionary community committed to become families empowered by the Holy Spirit to renew the face of the earth.
MISSION: We strive to be God’s holy warriors, as we commit to renew the temporal order through our work in defending faith, family and life. We are a servant to the church, working to renew her children through every generation and throughout the world, until the Lord returns once again.
CORE VALUES:
- Centered on Christ
- Evangelistic and missionary
- Focussed on family
- Being community
- Living a preferential option for the poor
- Exercising servant leadership
- Being a servant to the Church.
MFC Meetings for the year: Porvorim Chapter
MFC Kids meetings: Every Thursday after the 3rd Sunday of the month (7.00 to 8.45 pm)
MFC Youth meetings: Every Sunday of the month, except second Sunday (4.30 to 6.30 pm)
MFC Singles /Couples/Handmaids meetings:
Chapter Intercession: (7.00 to 8.00 pm) Tuesday after the 1st Sunday of the month.
Singles Teaching Night: (7.00 to 8.45 pm) Thursday, after the 1st Sunday of the month.
Couples Teaching Night: (7.00 to 8.45 pm) Friday,after the 1st Sunday of the month .
Chapter Assembly: (7.00 pm to 8.45 pm) Thursday, after the 3rd Sunday of the month.
Chapter Activity: In the 5th week of the month, if there. (normally once every 3 months).
MFC Events for the year: Porvorim Chapter
MFC Youth intake camp: Planned for June 2023(3 days)
MFC Singles Christian Life Seminar: Planned for May & June 2023 (Weekly for 7 weeks)
MFC Couples Christian Life Seminar: Planned for Sept & Oct 2023 onwards (Weekly for 7 weeks)
All Goa couples Conference: 16th July 2023 (1 day)
All India Singles Conference: 3rd week of August 2023 (3 days)
All India Handmiaids Conference: Sept 2023 (2 days)
All India Youth Conference: 10th – 12th Nov 2023 (3 days)
MFC Couples Marriage Enrichment Retreat- I: April 2023 (2 days- weekend)
CFCI Couples Marriage Enrichment Retreat- II: August 2023 (2 days- weekend)
Growth Programme for couples: 26-27th August 2023 (2 days week end)
All Goa Family day: 26th Nov 2023
Porvorim Chapter Advent gathering: 16th Dec 2023.
MFC Service Team: Porvorim Chapter
CHAPTER SERVANTS: Alwyn & Deanne D’Souza
SINGLES FORMATORS: Sheldon & Shaina Mascarehnas
YOUTH FORMATORS: Dr. Amit & Dr. Lydia Dias
KIDS FORMATORS: Tyrone & Nishka D’Souza
HANDMAID FORMATORS: Sandra Mascarehnas & Blossom Rodrigues.
HOUSEHOLD SERVANTS: Herwin & Difa Furtado
Francisco & Alva Barretto
Ehrlich & Suzette De Sousa
Vijay & Joslyn Viegas
Vivian & Luane Braganza
ALL INDIA SINGLES PROGRAMME COORDINATORS: Sheldon & Shaina Mascarehnas.
ALL INDIA LIVE LIFE LCSC COORDINATOR: Dr. Ehrlson De Sousa.