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FilCom Faith Formation Ministry

Vision

To be the home of spiritual formation, communion and camaraderie for Filipino faith formators in Dubai, UAE; and, in the fulfillment of their baptismal vows, themselves to become true ambassadors of the Good News in the footsteps of Christ.

Mission

 To draw and unite the overseas lay Filipinos in Dubai, UAE towards active, responsible and constant participation in the life, ministries and works of the Roman Catholic Church and its faith communities; to help re-build and re-strengthen the Filipino domestic churches amidst the demands of work and diversified cultures through the sustained celebrations of the Sacraments, popular devotions, retreats, recollections and on-going formation through catecheses.

The “FilCom Faith Formation Ministry” (FFFM) was founded at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 30June2017 by the St. Mary’s Church Filipino Community (SMC FilCom) and the lay Filipino Catholics who are serving the parish in the propagation of Catholic Christian Doctrine through religious instructions. Members of the ministry (FilCom Faith Formators) work under the protection and guidance of their Patroness, Our Lady of the Assumption.

CORE VALUES. Every member shall adhere to the Ministry Core Values which are: Simplicity (Simplicitas), Humility (Humilitatem) & Silence (Silentium); with the Blessed Virgin Mary as their role model and inspiration. 

Simplicity – Live simply in the essence of the Beatitudes, taking delight in a simple witness to Jesus – meek and humble of heart.  

Humility – Emptying of self to let Jesus, God’s power and might, manifest for the sake of others.  

Silence – In imitating Jesus, silence becomes the way of attentive listening, compassion and prayer.  It is the way to truth.

MEMBERSHIP. The following can be a member of the Ministry:

-Any Filipino CCD Member who accepted the invitation 

-Any practicing Catholic who has experience in Faith Formation or Religious Education who is recommended by a member of the Council of Elders or by the Spiritual Director

-Any practicing Catholic who is interested to grow in faith, willing to be trained as Formator and is eager to uphold the Ministry’s Vision and Mission and duly recommended by a member of the Council of Elders or the Spiritual Director

-Currently – 85 members

 

MAIN ACTIVITY. 

    1. FFFM page (Itanong Mo Sa Katekista Mo!) 
      1. Daily catechism postings from Youcat
      2. Pope Francis Twitter postings
      3. Promotions of CCD programs like Children Catechism and other Faith Formation Programs (August & Simbang Gabi)
      4. ROSARY 9PM – Nightly praying of the Holy Rosary for various intentions
    2. Faith formation support for ministries/community
      1. Liturgical Bible Study & Reflection (LBSR)
  • Biblical Walk Through the Mass – Study
  • Assisting in spiritual formation of ministries upon request.
  1. FFFM Supports SMCFilCom Program
    1. Faith Pulse -survey
    2. FilCom Annual Retreat Support
    3. Catechetical session for the participants of this year’s Mayflower affair
  2. KALAKBAY sa Pananampalataya Program
    1. Invitation – by FilCom/FFFM
    2. KUMPIL – by CCD
      1. CCD Registration
      2. RCIA Sessions in Filipino
      3. Confirmation Rite
    3. Post-Confirmation Activity – by FilCom
      1. Kumustahan
      2. EMMAUS – Lifelong & Ongoing Faith Formation
  3. KATEFLIX – Catechism Video
    1. Supports SMCFilCom Program
      1. Simbang Gabi
      2. May Flower 
      3. Sto Nino Festival
    2. 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines – Monthly Video

Contact Details

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