report general assembly iccfm 2014

REPORT

EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY

January 31 to February 2, 2014

Santiago de Querétaro, México

ICCFM TEAM 2013 - 2016


INDEX

1) General Objective

2) Attendees

3) Methodology of the Assembly

4) Specífic Results

5) Achievements

6) Manifesto (Resolutions) of the World Assembly of Families –2013

7) Follow-up

8) ICCFM in the Continents, PRESENT and FUTURE

A. PRESENT: Reports from the Continents - summaries

B. FUTURE: Strategies and Activities to develop for eachContinental President in six basic aspects


1)

GENERAL OBJETIVE


General Objective:

Establish strategies and commitments to giveattention to the resolutions of the "XII WorldAssembly Family of the ICCFM" in BucaramangaColombia with a Spirituality of Communionwith ICCFM to update its dynamicevangelization in countries around the worldusing the structure of ICCFM.


2)

ATTENDEES

ASSAMBLY MEMBERSHeadquarter team of ICCFM 2013-2016

Jorge & Rosy Carrillo Presidents of ICCFM

Pbro. Guillermo Muñiz Chaplain of ICCFM

Sergio & Dora TreviñoVice-Presidents of ICCFM

Edgar & Cinthya Montalvo Secretariat of Unity,

Corresponsability and Financial

Guillermo & María Elena Novelo

Secretariat of Formation

AFRICAAndrew &

Bernadette Simango

ASIACyril & Carmen

D´Souza

EUROPE Robert Kimball

OCEANIAHugo & Dalila Monterrosa

NORTH AMERICA John & Lauri

Przybysz

LATINAMERICA Ricardo & Lucía

Araujo

ASSeMBLY MEMBERSContinental Presidents

UN DELEGATES

NEW YORK, USA John & Lauri

Przybysz

VIENNA, AUSTRIA Csaba & Greta Horvath

SPECIALES GUESTS

Vice-PresidentsLatinamerica

Edgardo & Melba Caballero

Presidents of CFM Philippins

Pip & Wilma Cua

Presidents of MFC Mexico

Rafael & Raquel Vivian

Bishop of QueretaroMons. Faustino

Armendariz Jimenez


3)

ASSEMBLY METHODOLOGY

Presentation of summary of results of

the metodology (See, Judge & Act) usedin the Extraordinary General Assembly of

ICCFM 2014

See

Means to observe the events, facts and data objectively and realistically

SEE

Presentation of the reality of ICCFM up to the year 2013

Presentation of the reality of eachContinent: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latinamerica, Northamerica & Oceania.

Presentation of situation in the ICCFM delegations to the UN in New York & Vienna

Presentation of Financial situation of ICCFM

SEE

Diminished membership, decreased renewals

Loss of presence of CFM in some countries

Lack of communication between countries and continental

presidents

Lack of financial support from membership

Ignorance of the existence of processes in Formation

There are challenges in the movements, with its lights and

shadows

Problems with language

Relativism, the economic crisis and the neglect of human

and Christian values, prevents the uptake of new families

Lack of involvement, attention and proximity to the

delegates at the UN

Lack of meetings for planning, monitoring and evaluation

of ICCFM

Judge

Means to confront the observed reality and decide

how to respond, in light of the Word of God, the

Magisterium of the Church and the objectives of theConfederation

JUDGE

Topic of formation: “The New Evangelization”

Analysis of the ICCFM Objective

Topic: The MFC in Mexico, itsBeing, its Life and its Action

Visit to the MFC plenary teamof the Diocese of Queretaro

JUDGE (Principal Ideas)

We are disciples and missionaries of Jesus.

Urgency of the mission: programmatic and paradigmatic

We should constantly seek the proper means and language for

presenting and propose or re-propose the revelation of God and

faith in Jesus Christ”.

To promote, encourage and assist the CFMs to help for the

members continue to grow in love for God and neighbor through

prayer and service to other families. Expansion of CFM in the

countries where it is established and start it where it does not

exist.

Presentation of a successful model in Mexico MFC based on its

processes of evangelization, organizational structure,

methodology. and pedagogy that allows an integral development

of the individual, marriage and family.

Participation in a plenary team meeting in Queretaro MFC

Act

To Act is live what we believe and transform ourselves andsociety. The growth and maturity of the ICCFM depends onunified efforts, structures and methods.

"Faith if it is not demonstrated by the way you act is completely dead (...) are works that make the man just and not faith alone” (St. James 2,17 and 24)

ACT

Workshop: Vision ICCFM to 2016. Presidents of the Continental Commitments

Presentation of the Organization Manual

Strategies of work in the UN delegation at New York and Vienna

New Web page and Bulletin Link LAZO/LINK

Revision and approval of changes in theConstitution and Bylaws

Topic: Pastoral Challenges on the family in the context of evangelization

ACT

Share training materials among ICCFM countries.

Approval and implementation of the Organization Manual

by the continents, delegations and ICCFM team.

Continental presidents make regular reports about their

activities and status to the ICCFM team.

Approve changes to articles of the Constitution and

Bylaws to allow the use of OM and other actions.

New ICCFM Website

Work in the ICCFM delegations at the UN, exploring

networks and alliances with other NGOs with similar

objectives.

Create a bank of project ideas that can be replicated in

ICCFM

Chart commitments and goals of the continental CFMs.


4)

SPECIFIC RESULTS

Extraordinary General Assembly Results

Continental presidents make commitments for action for theirrespective countries and movements, as well as with the UN. Theseaction plans are platforms for planning strategies that can lead toevangelizing actions with families, youth, teens, and others.

In the Constitution: Approved a modification to the article II section C andadded the point 6 of the Section c of article IV.

In the Bylaws: Approved a modification to the articles II section A only inSpanish, also section C, and the point 1 of the section A of article V, andwere added the sections D, E, and F of article II.

These amendments were taken to improve operations in the ICCFMorganization.


The Assemby learned of the progress that has been made ineach of the Action Resolutions that came from the XII WorldAssembly of the Families in Bucaramanga, Colombia in 2013.


Extraordinary General Assembly ResultsThe Continental Presidents received training in theirresponsibilities and the functions with respect to ICCFM.


The Organization Manual contentsinclude:

Bishop Presentation Presentation by the Past-President

couple Index General Documents Charge Descriptions Procedures and process Formats Examples of past projects presented

to the Vatican and to the UN

The Organization Manual for theICCFM provides documentation on: Process Procedures Descriptions of leadership roles and

their functions Formats


The Manual of Organization assures: Effective & efficient operation Continuity of the operations Action lines of work Communications effectiveness Assures the knowledge of the structure Source document for training and better

learning process Startup point for each member Greater efficiency in the Apostolate


The Organization Manual was issued and approved.

Spanish and English


These Confederation official logos, colors and theirmeaning were documented and adopted in theOrganization Manual.



The Hymn, the Objective as stated in the Constitution, theIdentity, Mission and Vision of the ICCFM and a Summary ofthe history were formally presented. They are on the ICCFMwebsite.

Presentation of the Confederation structure


A Procedure for making a Bank of Projects for theVatican and the UN is defined.


DVD with the memories of the Extraordinary GeneralAssembly in English and Spanish was distributed toeach Continent.


The Marriage Encounter Movement from Australiawas added to the Confederation.

The leaders of Marriage Encounter Australia wereappointed Continental Presidents of Oceania.



The Vice-Presidents of the Confederation were appointed. The Headquarters Team-Secretariat Executive Couples were

appointed.


5)

ACHIVEMENTS

Participation of the members of the 6 continents and representatives at UN

AFRICA Andrew and Bernadette Simango

OCEANIA Hugo and Dalila Monterrosa

ASIA Cyril and Carmen

D´Souza

LATIN AMERICA

Ricardo and Lucía Araujo

NORTH AMERICA

& at UN

John and Lauri

Przybysz

EUROPE Robert and MariCarmen KimballUN at VIENNA, Csaba and Greta Horvath

India

Extraordinary General Assembly Achievements


Getting Grants and Resources for the celebration of the Assembly

MFC Mexico was the country that donated

the largest contribution

Presidents of the International Confederation of Christian Family Movements, Jorge and Rosalinda Carrillo delivered a recognition to the Presidents of MFC Mexico Rafael and

Raquel Vivian for the Donation that the MFC gave.

An experience of unity and spirituality of communionwas achieved, considering that was the first time inrecent years that an event of this nature was organizedin the ICCFM.


We reflected on how the Confederation has beendeveloped and how we want to be in the future.


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Methodology of See, Judge, and Act, was usedthroughout the assembly


We studied and reflected on "TheNew Evangelization" and themission to which we are called.


Confederation´s Webpage is timely and dynamic, withall basic information in English and Spanish, and somein several languages (66).

ICCFMFacebook


Promoted unity of purpose with ICCFM Observed examples of what can be done on a

diocesan level.


We learned ICCFM’s position at the UN and awareness of whathappens there.Upcoming votes concern families, life, and gender ideology.Binding situation of some countries. Relevance of having apresence at UN and developing synergy with otherorganizations.


Interchange of formation materials between countrieswas begun.


Awareness of the importance of the use of media to facilitatecommunication within ICCFM, among the plenary team,Continental Presidents and their countries


XII World Meeting of Families – 2013

Manifest

6)

Commitments in Bucaramanga,

Colombia from 28 to 30 July 2013 and its

Response

Resolutions

Resolutions: IN THE WORLD ASSEMBLY

OF FAMILIES OF ICCFM in Bucaramanga,

COLOMBIA FROM 28 TO 30 JULY 2013

RESPONSE TO THE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF

THE PLENARY TEAM ICCFM IN QUERETARO, MEXICO OF 31

JANUARY TO 2 OF FEBRUARY 2014

1 -. The ICCFM should work harder to

make your voice heard by organizations

such as the UN in favor of family.

Exposition of work strategies in the UN delegations involving Dr.

Pilar Calva and Ms. Pilar Vázquez Calva, specialists in work at

the UN and networking on civil society organizations.

2 - The ICCFM should actively assist

in family support networks launched

in cooperation with other charities

associations

Conducting workshop entitled “Vision of ICCFM at 2016”,

where each Continental President, reviewed what he has to

work in their countries in Formation, Spirituality, Promotion,

Communication, Membership and Expansion.

3 - The ICCFM shall use all kinds of

social media including mass media to

influence public opinion on matters

related to the family.

Introducing the new dynamic Website and Newsletter Link /

Lazo. Resolved to maintain communication with members

worldwide and with other bodies who have the same

objectives ICCFM.


Resolutions of 2013 World Assembly

COMMITMENT RESPONSE

4. . - The ICCFM materials shall provide

adequate formation materials for its

members. For these are sufficiently

prepared to testify on issues such as: the

important role that society provide stable

families

-Project: "Promoting exchange between countries of formation

materials“.

-Online courses, for formation for leaders.

-Presentation of the Organization Manual ICCFM developed by

Headquarters team of ICCFM and accepted by the Assembly

5.- Educate ourselves in the Social

Doctrine of the Church.

- Online Course on Social Doctrine of the Church

-Project: "Promoting exchange between countries of formation

materials“.

6.-Organize our movements in order to

maximize our efficiency and effectiveness

in the mission of Jesus.

- Introduction of the first Organization Manual of ICCFM

developed by the Headquarters team of ICCFM approved by the

Assembly and promote their implementation.

-Promote and support development of Constitution and Bylaws for

each country .

-Workshop Vision for entitled “ICCFM at 2016” , each Continental

President, reviewed what he has to work in their countries in

Formation, Spirituality, Promotion, Communication, Membership

and Expansion.


MANIFEST

COMMITMENT RESPONSE

7.-. Identify opportunities to influence the

church, civil structures and policies on

behalf of the families.

-Exhibition of work strategies in the UN delegations.

- Work in all countries on: Formation, Spirituality, Promotion,


- Bank of projects to be presented at the UN and in the Vatican.

8.- To respect all kinds of families. -Work in all countries on: Formation, Spirituality, Promotion,


9.-. Meet all the needs of families in difficult

situations. (migration, divorce, etc.).

-Exchange of forming materials between countries, for families in

difficult situations: The Presidents of the European continent are authors

of a book on this topic; Mexico provides material for two years of

Formation for single mothers, and also is preparing material for "Couples

in new union“; the Philippines, provides material for "single parents"


EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL

ASSEMBLY

7)

FOLLOW UP

What is next after the General Assembly?

Support the accomplishment of the plans andcommitments of the Continental Presidents.

To share formation materials between countries

What is next after the General Assembly

To raise awareness of the importance of the ICCFM for aspirituality of communion in supporting countries andmemberMovements.


Support initiatives for highest penetration ofevangelization families ("... Put out into deep water...").


Trying to recover the movements in countries where it was before,without current presence.


Have greater scope in international organizations likethe UN and awaken the consciences of the countriesand Continental Presidents to participate, as we arecalled by the Social Doctrine of the Church, to achievesynergy with our pastors, giving a tangible face of theChurch in Society .


ICCFM IN THE CONTINENTS

8)

PRESENTAND

FUTURE


Report at the time of the General Assembly

Continent´s Reports - Concentrated -


PRESENT

A.

Continent´s Reports –ConcentratedAfrica, Asia, and Eruope


Continent´s Reports –ConcentratedAfrica, Asia and Europe


Continent´s Reports –ConcentratedLatin-America; North-America and Oceania


Continent´s Reports –ConcentratedLatin-America; North-America, Oceania


Continent´s Reports –ConcentratedLatin-America; North-America and Oceania


Continent´s Reports –ConcentratedLatin-America, North-America, Oceania



FUTURE

B.

Strategies and Activities to be developed by each Continental President in six basic

aspects.


Strategies and Activities to be developed by eachContinental President in several respects


Formation Spiritualty Difussión Comunication Membership Expansion

1.- Formal formation for itsmembers

1.-“Jesus is an integral part in all MFC and its activities”

1.-Radio Maria.

1.- To visit dioceses and parishes.

1.- From 2000 to 3000 in 2016.

1.-Using methodology: See, Judge and Act of CFM

2.-Brochures

Continent: AFRICA



Formation Spirituality Difussion Comunication Membership Expansion

1.-. Well-organized formation program.

1.-To promote family projects.

1.-. To maintain and increase membership with brochures

1.-. Social media networks

1.-. increase groups

1.-Expand in Malasia.

2.-To revitalize and update the CFM Philippines.

2.-Family Assistance of parish services.

2.-. Radio program

2.-Newspapers and bulletins.

2. To Increase CFM in dioceses and parishes.

3.-. BFC (Basic Formation Cycle) for Thailand.

3.-Parish. 3.-. Using the radio

4.-Letters.

5.-Events.

Continent: ASIA




1.-Maintain youth formation programs.

1.- To help at membership to choose their own ways of Apostolic Life

1.-To promote the method: See, Judge and Act with National Presidents.

1. .-To improve communication with National Presidents

1.- Find other groups to integrate ICCFM.

1.-Focusing on countries with bigger Catholic population: France, Germany, Austria, Poland, Ireland.

2.- Material for pre-Matrimonial in Hungary

2.-Thanks Peregrinations in Hungary.

2.- Training in specific areas

3.-Social Doctrine of the Church.

Continent: EUROPE



1.That countries have a structure and formation materials that would achieve the objectives, based on the Evangelical Solidarity Project.

1.-. Right experience of strong moments

1.-To share strategies.

1.-Web and social media networks.

1.-To increase slowly to 15%.

1.In Nicaragua.

2.-Database. 2.-Groups of constant prayer.

2.- Video-conferences

2.-Greater presence in other countries.

3.-College of EcclesialAttendees.

3.- Monthly letters.

Continent: Latin-America



Formation Spirituality Difussión Comunication Membership Expansion

1.-. New Formationprogram for CFM-USA

1.- Pray for the commitments of the World Assembly

1.-. Promotion in bishops confederation of USA and NACFLM and Canada

- 1.- Growing between the four groups to 10,150

1.- Support in the realization of the World Assembly 2016.

Continent: North-America



Formation Spirituality Difussión Comunication Membership Expansion

1.-. Forming for young people, single parents, divorced and liturgy groups.

1.-The Rosary. 1.-Contact with other groups to share their experiences.

1.-To share with the English-speaking groups for CFM in the Archdiocese of Australia and Spanish-speaking priests.

1. .-Get other groups to integrate ICCFM

1.-. Get to Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbone

2.-Involving more families at Masses.

2.-Web.

3.-Angelus.

Continent: Oceania


“Jesus said to Simon, "Put out into deepwater and let down your nets for a catch” Lk5,4