Dominicus Humus: LFC'S 3rd ANNIVERSARY

We are inviting all our friends, benefactors and patrons to join us on the occasion of LFC's 3rd Anniversary on the feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz, 28 September 2008. Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz has been invited as the Presider of the Eucharistic Celebration at 10 AM. Brunch will be served!

Vocation and Mission of LFC

Christifidelis Laici, the 1985 Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation of Pope John Paul II on the Vocation and Mission of the Lay Faithful in the Church and in the World, speaks very eloquently about the formation of the lay faithful. According to this document, the laity should receive a complete and integrated formation, one which bears its fruit in every sphere of their existence and activity.

1) The spiritual formation of the laity – their continual growth in communion with Christ is nourished by the help to holiness offered by the Church.

2) Doctrinal formation – which will enable them to explain to the world the reason for their hope. Systematic catechesis is also necessary.

3) A proper formation of a social conscience, especially in the Church’s social teaching.

4) An integrated program of formation that cultivates the human values and skills necessary for the lay faithful’s apostolic activities.

God is the first formator of the laity. The Church for her part also takes part in forming the lay faithful through the ministry of teaching and celebration of the sacraments. The Lay Formation Center exists for this purpose.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

LFC'S 3rd ANNIVERSARY