“Who among here is a beloved child of God? We are all the beloved children of God. And as beloved children, we are also His beloved disciples.” This was how Fr. Allan Valero, the Vicar Rector of the Diocese of Imus, began his homily on Day 2 of the KFC IKV. “With this truth, I would like to invite all of you to reflect: If I believe I am a beloved child of God and a beloved disciple of Christ, do I have the qualities of a disciple?” Fr. Valero continued. What are the qualities of a beloved disciple? A beloved disciple: • Knows scripture (prays, reads, meditates on the word of God) – Although none of us has had an experience with the risen Christ, through the scriptures, we are able to experience Him. • Lives out the mission entrusted to him – A beloved disciple, like Jesus, is obedient to the will of the Father.
And so, each one is challenged to reflect on what kind of persons we are at home. We may pray, we may meditate, but do we live out God’s word? “Therefore, we should walk the talk and do our best to practice our faith, as well as the things that we learn from our CFC Kids for Christ ministry,” Fr. Valero addes. In addition, all the parents are encouraged to read and reflect on the word of God together and set a good example to their kids. (Diana Jean Delagon)
Couple Couple Coordinators’ Coordinators’ Workshops Workshops Beyond the Birds and the Bees
Raising Boys To be able to raise boys well, parents must be the S – ource of first-hand information an O – rganizer of regular 1-to-1’s give a N – umber of good examples and S – how the way to God
-Bong Arjonillo, dad of 4 boys
Raising Girls
Aldy & Joy Katigbak shared insights on what to tell your kids when they begin asking about sex: She says: The kids should understand that sex = chastity. Why? Because as parents, we are co-creators with God, thus sex must be an act done within the context of marriage. He says: In teaching our children about sex, we should teach both in words and in actions. Words
Raising girls is not easy. One needs to be a FATHER: F – orgiving put your family under the A – rmor of God be a T – eacher & example a source of H – elp create E – verlasting memories for your girls be a source of R –espect
-Voltz Lizardo, dad of 5 girls
Actions
There should be ongoing dialogue
Show your children how you as spouses show proper affection towards each other
Use frank and fervent language (be clear, do not use green jokes)
Go on regular dates with each child
Be truly present in the conversation (give your child your full attention)
Have clear structure and guidance at home
Lead by example
CFC Kids for Christ 2020 Vision: 1 Million kids spreading God’s love to the world. Source: KFC IKV Couple Coordinators Forum