The Gospel of the Family Today: 2nd MEFP National Congress

Venue: Century Park Hotel
Date: July 25, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Theme "The Gospel of the Family Today"


Congress Objectives:

• Formulation of motions for theXIV Ordinary General Assembly (Synod of Bishops) to take place from October 4 to 25, 2015 in the Vatican
• To provide a venue for common study and reflection on various pastoral considerations affecting families in the Philippines today
• Consensus building on common marital and family enrichment programs that can be shared by faith-based organizations

Topics and Speakers:

OPENING PLENARY

Proclaiming the Gospel of the Family Today in Various Contexts

Speaker: H.E. The Most Reverend Socrates Villegas
Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan
President, Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines

MORNING SESSION

Pastoral Care for Couples Civilly Married or Living Together

Speaker: Rev. Fr. Dominador G. Guzman, Jr., SSP
Provincial Vicar, Philippine-Macau Mission of the Society of St. Paul

Caring for Wounded Families (Separated, Divorced and not Remarried, Divorced and Remarried, Single-Parent Families)

Speaker: Rev. Fr. Rex M. Mananzan, S. J.
Canon Lawyer
Professor, Loyola School of Theology

Pastoral Attention Towards Persons with Homosexual Tendencies

Speaker: Rev. Fr. Daniel Healy
Spiritual Director, Courage Philippines

The Transmission of Life and the Challenge of the Declining Birthrate

Speaker: Ms. Mitos Rivera
Executive Director, Institute for Reproductive Health-Philippines

AFTERNOON SESSION

Guiding Engaged Couples in Their Preparation for Marriage

Speaker: Rev. Fr. Benito B. Tuazon
President, Radio Veritas Philippines
Executive Director, Caritas Manila

Accompanying Married Couples in the Initial Years of Marriage

Speaker: Rev. Fr. Ruben M. Tanseco, S.J.
Founder, Marriage Encounter Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.

Upbringing and the Role of the Family in Evangelization

Speaker: Rev. Fr. Anton CT Pascual
National Spiritual Director, MEFP
Parish Priest, St. Anthony of Padua, Singalong, Manila

CONGRESS FORMAT

Congress Methodologist: Rev. Fr. Dominador G. Guzman, SSP
Plenary Moderator: Rev. Fr. Edwin E. Mercado
Each Breakout Group will have:

Resource Speaker (30 minutes)
Couple Sharer (15 minutes)
Facilitator (45 minutes for Open Forum)
Actuarian
(Note: 1.5 hours per Workshop)


REGISTRATION FEE

P2,600 per person, inclusive of Congress Kit, snacks, lunch, dinner, and Fellowship
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

50% discount for MEFP members
20% discount for non-MEFP members Special fee arrangement for a limited number of qualified delegates
MUST REGISTER AND PAY ON OR BEFORE JUNE 25, 2015 TO AVAIL OF THE DISCOUNT
PROFILE OF DELEGATES

MEFP and other faith-based organizations members
Concerned NGOs and cause-oriented groups
Academe
Heads of Family and Life Ministries of the different dioceses in the Philippines
Others

Visit their website to register at www.mefp.info.