1. International Confederation of Christian Family Movements “Let the Holy Spirit guide the mission of proclaiming the Gospel of marriage, family and life in the world” International Confederation of Christian Family Movements “Let the Holy Spirit guide the mission of proclaiming the Gospel of marriage, family and life in the world” "IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BASIC CYCLE OF FORMATION. GUIDE” EVANGELICAL SOLIDARITY

2. International Confederation of Christian Family Movements “Let the Holy Spirit guide the mission of proclaiming the Gospel of marriage, family and life in the world” The basic cycle of formation (BCF), is the main resource that uses the Christian Family Movement (CFM) in Mexico and in 13 other countries in Latin America, for the formation of its members and share it in this project with the intention of add the efforts and contributions of other neighboring countries.

3. International Confederation of Christian Family Movements “Let the Holy Spirit guide the mission of proclaiming the Gospel of marriage, family and life in the world” However it is not intended to be a complete formation but to provide the basic elements of integration and maturation at personal, marital, family, and community levels. It is a take-off platform.

4. International Confederation of Christian Family Movements “Let the Holy Spirit guide the mission of proclaiming the Gospel of marriage, family and life in the world” Information Phase Formation phase (BCF) Pre- registration 1 st Level 2 nd Level 3 rd Level The formation consists in three "phases". The first is the "pre- registration". The second phase is the "basic formation cycle“ with a duration of 3 years. A third phase, “deepening” in all the apostolic activity and/or service, which takes place after the previous.

5. International Confederation of Christian Family Movements “Let the Holy Spirit guide the mission of proclaiming the Gospel of marriage, family and life in the world” The stage of pre-registration is merely informative. Consist in three meetings with the book "Our team" that pretend to introduce the CFM to the new prospect member marriages. The stage of pre-registration takes place shortly before the start of the CBF.

6. International Confederation of Christian Family Movements “Let the Holy Spirit guide the mission of proclaiming the Gospel of marriage, family and life in the world” 1 st LEVEL 2 nd LEVEL 3 rd LEVEL 80% The BCF has a duration of three years. At the end of the first year or "level", if the team had a minimum attendance of 80% pass to the next level. The period is from September of one year to June of the following year, as it seeks to match the 3 liturgical moments (Advent - Christmas, Lent -Eastern, and Pentecost).

7. International Confederation of Christian Family Movements “Let the Holy Spirit guide the mission of proclaiming the Gospel of marriage, family and life in the world” To live the experience of the BCF, it is necessary to create the "basic team" composed of 4 to 7 marriages coordinated by a "marriage promoter of basic team" with previous experience on it. The teams meet every 2 weeks on the day and hour that previously agreed and in their own homes, in a rotating basis, so that everyone has the opportunity to live the Gospel value of hospitality. The formation meetings have a duration of 2 hours approximately.

8. International Confederation of Christian Family Movements “Let the Holy Spirit guide the mission of proclaiming the Gospel of marriage, family and life in the world” At each meeting we review a theme of the book previously supplied. The promoter marriage has in addition a book "Guide" to coordinate the meetings.

9. International Confederation of Christian Family Movements “Let the Holy Spirit guide the mission of proclaiming the Gospel of marriage, family and life in the world” The CBF books constitute the most important tool fin the formation process. Each book consisting of 17 subjects, and they form a system and collect the fundaments of what our faith says about the family treasure. The topics are presented in an orderly, gradual and logic way. They are structured to be reviewed with the logic of the see - judge - Act. The books are strongly inspired by the Bible and the Magisterium of the Church. The books and topics should be studied one by one, respecting your order.

10. International Confederation of Christian Family Movements “Let the Holy Spirit guide the mission of proclaiming the Gospel of marriage, family and life in the world” 1 st personal reading. Each of the spouses reads the corresponding theme and at the end answers the questions of "personal reflection". 2 nd Conjugal dialogue. Once the two have read the topic, they should look for an opportune time to share and respond "conjugal reflection" The method for the study of topics, consists of 4 steps.

11. International Confederation of Christian Family Movements “Let the Holy Spirit guide the mission of proclaiming the Gospel of marriage, family and life in the world” 3 rd Family dialogue. Parents share with the family what they are learning and perform the dynamics of the family "reflection".

12. International Confederation of Christian Family Movements “Let the Holy Spirit guide the mission of proclaiming the Gospel of marriage, family and life in the world” 4 th study in team. This fourth moment is dialogue with the basic equipment the day of the meeting, guided by promoting marriage.

13. International Confederation of Christian Family Movements “Let the Holy Spirit guide the mission of proclaiming the Gospel of marriage, family and life in the world” Suggested action. At the end of each topic, as part of the 'act', there is an suggested action, agreed by all in the group. It is the way to go from ideas to practice. In such a way that the change of life go to reality. The agreed action should be achievable, measurable, and positive. At the beginning of the following meeting will be a short time to share freely as we were during the fortnight.

14. International Confederation of Christian Family Movements “Let the Holy Spirit guide the mission of proclaiming the Gospel of marriage, family and life in the world” The "Promoter marriage Guide," contains a "descriptive letter" for each subject, which tells you step by step, how to manage the meeting, the control of time, material support, etc. Also contains further information that can lead to the promoter. It is essential to follow the descriptive letter.

15. International Confederation of Christian Family Movements “Let the Holy Spirit guide the mission of proclaiming the Gospel of marriage, family and life in the world” There is a formation course called "Workshop of methodology" which was developed as a tool to the promoters so they can properly implement the "descriptive letter" and deepen on the elements of art, mysticism and environment. Workshop of Methodology

16. International Confederation of Christian Family Movements “Let the Holy Spirit guide the mission of proclaiming the Gospel of marriage, family and life in the world” In addition to the topics, there are other very important elements that are part of the formation of the BCF. Strong moments. Each cycle or year, offers the experience of a "strong experience". We have manuals for the development of each of these strong moments. Encounter of basic evangelization KERYGMA Conjugal Encounter Family Encounter First Level Second Level Third Level

17. International Confederation of Christian Family Movements “Let the Holy Spirit guide the mission of proclaiming the Gospel of marriage, family and life in the world” General meetings. During the year, three meetings are held where marriages of all the teams attend, and there the liturgical moments of Advent - Christmas, Lent - Eastern and Pentecost are lived. The General meetings are an important part of the formation of the CBF, foster personal relationships, the sense of community, contagious enthusiasm for movement and develop the sense of liturgical prayer and Church. The books includes material for these strong moments. ADVENT - CHRISTMASLENT - EASTERNPENTECOST VIRTUES FaithHopeCharitie FOCUS FamilyMarriageComunity MACRO VALUE FaithConvertionService AMBIENT CelebrationReconciliationpray

18. International Confederation of Christian Family Movements “Let the Holy Spirit guide the mission of proclaiming the Gospel of marriage, family and life in the world” Zone. (For countries that already have this structure or with which they are convenient to use it) When already have teams of a year or 'level', it is convenient to arrange them to form a "zone". By definition a zone is the set of basic team of the same level or year of a certain geographical area. The Zone is coordinated by the Zonal team. The zonal team is composed by: A zone promoter marriage The promoting marriages of the basic equipment in the area at the same level The ecclesial Assistant (chaplain)

19. International Confederation of Christian Family Movements “Let the Holy Spirit guide the mission of proclaiming the Gospel of marriage, family and life in the world” Promoter of zone first level Team 1 Promoter First level Team 2 Promoter First level Team 3 Promoter First level Team 4 Promoter First level Assitant Priest Team members ZONE AND ZONAL TEAM

20. International Confederation of Christian Family Movements “Let the Holy Spirit guide the mission of proclaiming the Gospel of marriage, family and life in the world” The zonal team meets every 2 weeks. Its main functions are:  To live a group experience of the topic. During this phase it is experienced as any basic equipment.  To evaluate the previous meeting, using the report formats for the meetings of the basic teams.  The zonal team training.  Planning of joint activities. General notices. The formation of the zone can be adapted to your reality and necessity; It is useful to ensure the proper monitoring of the BCF.

21. International Confederation of Christian Family Movements “Let the Holy Spirit guide the mission of proclaiming the Gospel of marriage, family and life in the world” “No one lights a lamp and hides it in a clay jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, they put it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the light” Luke 8, 16 At the end of the basic formation course, it is important to organize a meeting where we recognize the effort to form of marriages and encourage intensely so that they are integrated into an apostolate. The following idea can work: If we have known Christ's light and we have had the opportunity to form us through the BFC, we have the commitment to reflect that light to our brothers, whether as promoters for a new basic team or in an apostolate in our parish or community.

22. International Confederation of Christian Family Movements “Let the Holy Spirit guide the mission of proclaiming the Gospel of marriage, family and life in the world” “The laity is called to be protagonists of the new evangelization” (Sto. Domingo, n.96)