Stages of Formation

The SFC PF Track is divided into three periods representing the three stages of formation in the life of a Singles for Christ member. Each period or stage aims to meet specific pastoral goals covering the following areas of formation:

1. Spiritual Deepening (Relationship with God)
2. Personal Relationship with Others
3. Life and Service in Community
4. Personal Identity and Vocation

Stage 1: Nurturing and Supporting

This period reinforces the core teachings of the CLP, providing the teachings necessary to equip and strengthen SFC’s resolve to begin to live our their covenant as Singles for Christ. It also introduces the culture of the CFC community and helps SFCs begin their discernment of their vocation based on their identity as man or woman.

Stage 2: Strengthening and Fortifying

As formation deepens, so, we expect, also the SFC’s desire to grow in his faith life and to serve and share with others how Christ has worked in his life. There is also more focus in this stage on strengthening relationships in and out of the community and making a more definite and deliberate discernment of vocation.

Stage 3: Deepening and Empowering

In this stage, SFCs become more active witnesses of Christ as they grow deeper in spiritual maturity, in their service, and in living out their calling as Singles for Christ. This stage strengthens their missionary spirit and their servant’s heart, empowering them to be committed Christian men and women actively living out their calling in the world today.

Source: The Singles For Christ Pastoral Formation Track (Revised February 2010)

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