KFC Coordinator Guide - Movies

Movies

KFC Coordinator Guide

All of the following movies have the Rating of A-I and should be appropriate for KFC fellowships. When you watch movies with the KFC, don’t forget to watch the movie with the kids and pick out lessons they can learn. Then talk about the movie with the kids afterwards. (These movies are not endorsed by cfc or kfc, but are to be used as a guide when watching movies with the kids). If you are wondering about the catholic rating of a movie that is not on this list, please check http://www.usccb.org/movies/

The following movies have been evaluated by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishop's Office for Film and Broadcasting according to artistic merit and moral suitability. The reviews include the USCCB rating, the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and a brief synopsis of the movie.

The classifications are as follows:

• A-I -- general patronage;
• A-II -- adults and adolescents;
• A-III -- adults;
• L -- limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. L replaces the previous classification, A-IV.
• O -- morally offensive.

101 Dalmatians

Puppy parents Pongo and Perdita (voices of Rod Taylor and Cate Bauer) rush to rescue their offspring from the evil Cruella DeVil (voice of Betty Lou Gerson) who has stolen 99 puppies to make a polka-dot fur coat. Walt Disney's animated canine caper, with art direction and production design by Ken Anderson, maintains its appeal as heartwarming family entertainment. (A-I) (G) ( 1961 )

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Charming tale about a kindly puppet carver (Martin Landau) whose enchanted wooden puppet (voice of Jonathan Taylor Thomas) yearns to become a real boy, but who must first learn not to lie and pass through several dangers before he can make his wish come true. Director Steve Barron nicely blends the live cast with the impressively lifelike animatronic puppet for a luminous storybook look, although there are a few scary moments for preschoolers. (A-I) (G) (1996)

Babe

Live-action barnyard charmer in which a kindly Australian farmer (James Cromwell) enters his unusual piglet (voice of Christine Cavanaugh) in a sheepdog competition, unaware that his farm animals can talk to one another as they pull together to make the little pig's dream of herding sheep come true. Director Chris Noonan's enchanting comic fable is filmed entirely from the animals' point-of-view, with delightful visuals and an endearing message of learning to live and work in harmony. (A-I)(G) 1995

Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who

Enchanting animated adaptation of the classic children's book about a warmhearted elephant (voice of Jim Carrey) who discovers that a speck of dust is home to the microscopic town of Who-ville, led by a slightly eccentric mayor (Steve Carell), and who must find the particle a safe resting place despite the opposition of a closed-minded kangaroo (Carol Burnett) and a wicked but dim eagle (Will Arnett). The film, co-directed by Jimmy Hayward and Steve Martino, promotes excellent values and the script, performances and animation all match the high quality of the original source material. A-I -- general patronage. (G) 2008

Bee Movie 
Generally delightful animated feature about a scrappy bee (voice of Jerry Seinfeld) who decides to sue the human race for stealing the honey manufactured by his hard-working bee brethren with the help of a sympathetic florist (Renee Zellweger). An often very funny script (by Seinfeld and others), terrific voice work from the cast, and ultimately a valuable ecological lesson make this film -- directed by Simon J. Smith and Steve Hickner -- above-average family fare. Mild innuendo. A-I -- general patronage. (PG) (Paramount Home Entertainment) 2007

Enchanted

Delightful musical romance follows a maiden (the sparkling Amy Adams) from the world of animated fairy tales into contemporary, live-action Manhattan where she falls in love with a lawyer (Patrick Dempsey), despite the entreaties of her princely suitor (James Marsden) and the meddling of an evil queen (Susan Sarandon). With affection and wit, director Kevin Lima and his team gently spoof the cartoon fairy-tale genre on which Disney built its reputation, never losing sight of its traditional values and perennial charms. A few scary images, some sexual innuendo and a brief instance of scatological humor. A-I -- general patronage. (PG) (Buena Vista Home Entertainment) 2007

The Game Plan 
Endearing, though slightly implausible story of an egotistical football star (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, proving a surprisingly congenial comic) whose party-oriented lifestyle is disrupted by the arrival on his doorstep of the 7-year-old daughter he never knew he had (a remarkably self-assured Madison Pettis). This event complicates his pursuit of the championship and his relationship with his agent (Kyra Sedgwick), as well as with some of his teammates and friends (Morris Chestnut, Hayes MacArthur and Brian White), but may also lead to romance with his daughter's no-nonsense ballet teacher (Roselyn Sanchez). Director Andy Fickman's film has great appeal for kids, though parents may be grateful for the presence of Sedgwick, whose tart character helps to keep the sweetness level from inducing diabetes. One instance of scatological humor and two mildly crass words may combine with scenes of a lost child and an allergic reaction to preclude very young children. The well-packed DVD includes nine deleted scenes, bloopers with sportscaster Marv Albert, a behind-the-scenes featurette and much more. Spanish-language track and titles option. Also available on Blu-ray Disc. A-I -- general patronage. (PG) (Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment) 2007

Hercules

Buoyantly animated tale about the ancient Greek hero of the title (voice of Tate Donovan) who is kidnapped from Mt. Olympus as a baby and raised as a mere mortal until, with a little help from a wise-cracking teacher (voice of Danny De Vito), he proves himself a true hero by rescuing a damsel (voice of Susan Egan) from the fiery god of the underworld (voice of James Woods). Co-directed by John Musker and Ron Clements, the colorful adventure is a music-filled celebration of today's pop culture, using toga-clad figures from a mythological past, but tainting the fun midway is a shamelessly blatant plug for Disney products. A few scenes of menace may frighten toddlers. (A-I) (G) ( 1997 )

Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco

Frisky sequel to the popular 1993 family film has a scrappy bulldog (voice of Michael J. Fox), sassy Himalayan cat (voice of Sally Field) and trusty golden retriever (voice of Ralph Waite) separated from their human family at the San Francisco airport and forced to deal with an urban gang of stray dogs and other misadventures as they wend their way home. Director David R. Ellis' shaggy dogs story incorporates a mushy puppy love subplot to bolster the already familiar plot of talking pets persevering to reunite with their worried owners. (A-I) (G) ( 1996 )

Hoot

Amiable family-friendly drama about an eighth-grader (Logan Lerman) who moves with his parents to small-town Florida, where he is caught up in the crusade of an enigmatic boy (Cody Linley) and his stepsister (Brie Larson) to save a colony of burrowing owls whose habitat is threatened by a real-estate developer hoping to bulldoze the endangered birds' nesting zone to make way for a pancake franchise. Directed by Wil Shriner and based on Carl Hiaasen's award-winning children's book, the film's warm message about friendship, respect for nature and taking a stand for what's right is handicapped somewhat by a weak script and a slow-starting plot, and the saucer-eyed critters get very little screen time. Some schoolyard bullying and a few mildly crass expressions. A-I -- general patronage. (PG) 2006

Ice Age: The Meltdown 
Inferior, but still highly entertaining, sequel to the 2002 computer-animated hit which finds the prehistoric trio -- cranky mammoth Manny (voiced by Ray Romano), sarcastic saber-toothed tiger Diego (voiced by Denis Leary) and wise-cracking sloth Sid (voiced by John Leguizamo) -- joined by a confused she-mammoth (voiced by Queen Latifah) and a tag team of prankster possums (voiced by Seann William Scott and Josh Peck) as they race to escape an impending cataclysmic flood triggered by the warming climate. Directed by Carlos Saldanha, the story and characters have thinned along with the ice, but in the thawing process the laughs and zany charm remain intact along with a gentle message about family and friendship. Some scenes of menace that may be too intense for very young children, a few crass expressions, some innuendo and a mildly crude sight-gag. A-I -- general patronage. (PG) (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment) 2006

Jungle Book, The

 Rudyard Kipling's adventure-filled story of Mowgli, a boy-child reared by obliging wolves in the jungles of India, has been freely but nicely adapted in this Disney animated feature directed by Wolfgang Reitherman. Using genial humor and the voices of Phil Harris as Baloo, a lovable bear, George Sanders as Shere Khan, a suave, menacing tiger and Sterling Holloway as an opportunistic python, the movie will amuse everyone in the household. A-I (G) ( 1967 )

King and I, The

 Tuneful animated version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical in which the imperious king of 19th-century Siam (voice of Martin Vidnovic) hires a prim English schoolmarm (voice of Miranda Richardson) to teach his many children Western ways but discovers he has much to learn himself. Director Richard Rich's pretty animation is overshadowed by the splendid music and well-known lyrics that should entertain viewers of every age. (A-I) (G) ( 1999 )

Mary Poppins

Walt Disney's musical adaptation of P.L. Travers children's classic about the primly perfect nanny of the title (Julie Andrews) who uses her magical powers and common sense to straighten out the disorderly children and preoccupied parents of a London household at the turn of the century. Director Robert Stevenson fancifully integrates songs, dance numbers, animated characters and marvelous special effects into the live-action story which features a bright performance by Dick Van Dyke as a Cockney worker who also does a comic turn as a bank president. Entertaining family fantasy. (A-I) (G) ( 1964 )

Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium 
Wholesome, well-meaning but only moderately charming tale about a magical toy store run by a 243-year-old eccentric (Dustin Hoffman), his young assistant (Natalie Portman), a 9-year-old boy (Zach Mills), and their new stuffy accountant (Jason Bateman). There are too many holes in writer-director Zach Helm's basic premise even for a fantasy, while the death of a major character and the shop's subsequent temporary transformation into funereal black may be too downbeat for the youngest viewers, while the ultimate messages about "believing in yourself" and "finding the magic within" have been done better elsewhere. An ambiguous remark about the afterlife. A-I -- general patronage. (G) (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment) 2007

Mulan

Boisterous animated tale set in ancient China where a rebellious daughter (voice of Ming-Na Wen) disguises herself as a man to fight invading Huns in place of her sickly father. Directors Barry Cook and Tony Bancroft meld sumptuous visuals with contrived humor (from Eddie Murphy as a sassy dragon) in a musical tale of female empowerment in which romance plays second fiddle to issues of self-identity, honor and patriotism. (A-I) (G) ( 1998 )

Nim's Island

Winning yarn set on a solitary South Pacific island where an 11-year-old girl (Abigail Breslin) e-mails a heroic adventurer for help when her widowed marine biologist father (Gerard Butler) fails to return from a two-day research expedition, not realizing that her hero is actually a highly phobic fiction writer (Jodie Foster in a rare comic turn) living in San Francisco. Directors Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett deftly combine the adventurous, humorous, sentimental and fantastical aspects of Wendy Orr's novel, and the three stars are engaging, making this recommendable family fare. Mild action violence. A-I -- general patronage. (PG) 2008

Ratatouille

 Delectable animated tale of a cute rat (voiced by Patton Oswalt) who, inspired by the spirit of a famous late chef (Brad Garrett), develops his improbable passion for cooking by becoming the secret adviser to an esteemed Paris restaurant's hapless garbage boy (Lou Romano), turning the latter into a star chef, while the eatery's jealous head chef (Ian Holm) contrives to uncover the secret of the boy's success. Writer-director Brad Bird's gorgeously animated production has a rare sophistication that should entertain adults as much as their children, while the messages of teamwork, honesty and following one's dreams are strongly conveyed. Subtle implication of a character born out of wedlock. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-I -- general patronage. (G) 2007

The Rugrats Movie

 Animated tale based on the children's TV series in which five frisky toddlers get lost in a scary forest while trying to return the crybaby infant brother of one of them to the baby hospital. Directors Norton Virgien and Igor Kovalyov have the tykes survive assorted dangers and misadventures as they discover the meaning of friendship and helping the helpless. (A-I) (G) ( 1998 )

The Spiderwick Chronicles

Gothic fantasy adventure tale set on an isolated Victorian estate once occupied by an eccentric student of the paranormal (David Strathairn) and now home to his great-niece (Mary-Louise Parker), her twin sons (both played by Freddie Highmore) and daughter (Sarah Bolger), all of whom find themselves caught up in a struggle among normally invisible creatures, some good, others evil, for possession of a book detailing their ancestor's discoveries. Director Mark Waters' lavish film, showcasing first-class special effects, some fine performances, unobjectionable dialogue and estimable lessons about family life, is appropriate for all but the youngest viewers, who might find it too intense. Some fantasy violence, a couple of mild oaths. A-I -- general patronage. (PG) 2008

Toy Story

Toys come to life when humans aren't looking in this animated fantasy about the rivalry between a cowboy doll (voiced by Tom Hanks) and a flashy plastic spaceman (voiced by Tim Allen) whose subsequent misadventures teach them a lesson in friendship. Director John Lasseter makes good use of computer animation in a slim but imaginative tale featuring the frantic antics of mischievous playthings, though little ones may be frightened by some scenes of a nasty child who enjoys destroying toys. (A-I) (G) ( 1995 )

Child Development

Knowing some basic concepts in Child development may help you to decide what types of activities would be good for a certain age group of children. Also it may help you decide what kind of materials you may need and how to keep them safe. This is to be used as a reference only not as a teaching.

<b>3 to 5 Years ¹</b>
At this age, Children believe that everything revolves around them. They are the center of their world. Their world is full of magic. Their imagination is working all the time. They are also learning to be a good companions to other children their age.
How the child uses their hands
• Learns to hold his crayon better. Fat pencils and crayons help him to start drawing and pretend writing.
• Learns how to button his clothes and zip and unzip by himself.
• Offers to help with household chores. He may learn to pour liquid from a pitcher into a cup. Spilling at this age is normal though, so don’t get too upset if this happens.

<b>How the child moves </b>
• Learns to throw and catch a large ball.
• Hopping, climbing and skipping are activities that this child may love to practice.
• Learns to pedal a tricycle during this period.
• More prone to accidents because he may be more adventurous.

<b>How the child communicates </b>
• Asking "why" is a favorite activity for the child during this period. The child wants to know what causes the events around him.
• Learns to listen to the explanations of others with interest.
• Vocabulary continues to grow rapidly.
• Pronouncing words better, but may still leave out or substitute some sounds (especially "L" or "R").
• Imagination and his increased ability to remember the past make him an interesting storyteller.
• Recites familiar stories you have read. Reading is all about playing with words and sounds through rhymes, songs and stories.

<b>How the child is growing emotionally </b>
• May develop new fears especially about unfamiliar sights and sounds.
• Learns to share with others, most of the time.
• Learns to follow simple rules in games like "hide and seek", but will always want to win and be first. Playing "fair" comes later.
• Enjoys playing make believe games.
• May be very easily influenced by what he watches on TV. He may try to act as if he were his favorite character.

<b>5 to 7 Years ¹ </b>
Years As the child begins school, each day becomes an adventure and a time of discovery. This period of childhood is the time each child begins to learn skills needed to become a self-sufficient person. Each child has his or her own personality that influences each step of learning and development. Physically, this is also a time of tremendous growth. The child will grow about 7 lbs. and 2 1/2 inches each year during this time. Muscular strength, coordination, and stamina increase, though the child may be somewhat clumsy at this time as his height and weight increase so rapidly.
How the child uses his hands
• Learns how to use a pencil to make shapes (like a square) and then to make letters, words and sentences.
• Draws people, houses and trees with more detail than before
• By age 7, the child will be able to tie his shoes

<b>How the child moves</b>
• Will develop more visual-motor coordination and be able to catch bounced or thrown balls more easily. The balls can be smaller now.

<b>How the child communicates </b>
• Recognize opposites, defines objects by their use, and uses relatively good sentence structure.
• Understands the rules of conversation and is able to talk and then listen.

<b>How your child explores</b>
• Children at this age can be both cooperative and competitive.
• May believe that objects have feelings. For example, a child of this age might feel sorry for a car that has a lot of passengers in it.
• Understands the concept of today, tomorrow, and yesterday.
• Follows two-step directions. For example, if you say to your child, "Go to the kitchen and get me a trash bag" they will be able to remember that direction.
• Knows his full name, age and address.

<b>How the child is growing emotionally </b>
• Developing self-esteem is a central issue at this age.
• Becomes aware that she is one of many people in the world. Up to this time, most children are focused primarily on themselves. Sometimes, this makes a child seem less outgoing than before.
• Enjoys being with parents and at home more at age 5 than she did at age 4. By age 8, children will probably be more focused on his peers.
• Develops the social skills to make friends.
• Mimics both good and bad adult behavior.
• Communicate well with others without your help.
• Gravitates toward playing with children of her own sex.
• Take time to listen. Take what the child tells you seriously. Most often children at this age tell the truth.

7-9 Years ^2.3
<b>How the child uses his hands </b>
• Have gotten the hang of basic dexterity, language, and social skills; now they're eager to practice and refine them
• Like to challenge themselves, intellectually, with puzzles and games that test their growing knowledge or involve strategy (checkers, card games)
• Hand-eye coordination more developed and is likely to be more interested in drawing and printing.

<b>How the child moves</b>
• Enjoys challenging themselves physically, with pick-up sticks, jacks, roller skates, pogo sticks, and ball games.
• Drives self until point of  exhaustion
• May develop nervous habits or assume awkward positions, e.g., sitting upside down on the couch, constant foot tapping.
• Is busy and active; has frequent accidents.

<b>How the child develops socially </b>
• Because of the activity in higher brain "control" centers, children increase in levels of attention and ability to inhibit impulses.
• Makes new friends easily; works at establishing good two-way relationships; develops close friend of own sex. Considers clubs and groups important; enjoys school, doesn't like to be absent, and tends to talk more about it.

<b>How the child is growing emotionally </b>
• Likes more responsibility and independence. Is often concerned about doing well.
• May not respond promptly or hear directions; may forget; is easily distracted.
• May complain a lot ("Nobody likes me," "I'm going to run away," etc.).

7-9 Years ^2.3
<b>How the child moves</b>
• Engages in active, rough-and-tumble play (especially boys); has great interest in team games.
• May show self-consciousness about learning new skills.

<b>How the child develops socially </b>
• The Speed and efficiency of thought increases
• Planning and problem solving skills increase
• Likes working in groups.
• Boys and girls differ in personalities, characteristics, and interests; are very group and club oriented but always with same sex; sometimes silly within group.
• Becomes interested in world and community; may like to participate in community activities.

<b>How the child is growing emotionally </b>
• Emotional regulation becomes greater
• Is becoming very independent, dependable, and trustworthy.
• Is concerned with style.
• Girls mature faster than boys.
• Likes privacy.

1. www.howkidsdevelop.com
2. childdevelopmentinfo.com
3. http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/ca/fosterparents/training/cdevguid/cdg11.htm#MORAL

Family TIES Camp

Objectives:
1.    To strengthen family relationships.
2.    To provide a venue for the family to bond, have fun and work together through various activities.
3.    To increase awareness of the different family situations that they undergo.

Schedule of Activities

Day/Time	Activity	Description
DAY 1
6:00	Arrival Registration
	Breakfast	Bring your own breakfast
8:00	Gathering Teaching of Songs
8:15	Worship
8:30	Orientation	Introduction of Service Team, House Rules, Expectations and what the Camp is all about
9:00	Tent Pitching	Decorate your tribe. Name plates will be given to the families for them to decorate.
9:30	Snacks
9:45	Break	Freshen up
10:00	Gathering Song Opening Prayer
10:15	Session 1	Talk:      WE ARE FAMILY
11:00	T-Shirt Design	Shirts to be provided by the families
	Flag Making	Cloth and Paint to be provided by the service team. This represents the family and they have to protect it and not let it fall. There will be consequences for the family if something happened to the flag.
	Chant Making	Tribe chant
11:30	Lunch	Cook your own food
1:00 pm	Gathering Opening Prayer
1:15	Chant Presentation	Max of 3 minutes presentation per family
	Obstacle Course
	Rappelling
4:00	Break	Snack and Freshen Up
4:30	Session 2	Talk 2:   TOGETHER IN EVERY SITUATION
5:15	Activity	Family Dialogue Family commitment activity
6:00	Dinner	Cook your own food
	Preparation of Presentation
8:00	Family Presentation Entertainment Night	Games: -          Candle dance
9:30	Trust Walk	Blind fold going back to the tent
10:00	Lights Out	Sleeping Time
DAY 2
5:30	Wake up Call
6:00	Exercise
6:30	Breakfast	Cook your own food
7:30	Gathering Teaching of Songs
8:00	Family Prayer Time	Each member of the family will be tied to another member of the family at the foot.
SS8:30	Do Knot Challenge
10:00	Snacks
10:30	Sharing
11:30	Closing Ceremony	Closing exhortation Praying over of family commitment Praise Fest Awarding
12:30	Lunch	Catered lunch
	Pack Up	Cleaning of areas and tent dismantling

Talk 1:    We are Family
Goals
1.    To be able to identify and appreciate the role of each member of the family
2.    To stress out the importance of the family in fulfilling the design that God has planned for them.
3.    Strengthen the relationship of the family.

I.    Introduction
1.    A family is a basic unit of society. It is meant to be from the very beginning.  Gen 1:27-28
2.    What is a Family?
God intended man and women to be one, no independent individuals producing babies but husbands and wives raising a family. (E.g. first familiy – Adam, Eve, Cain and Abel)
Our family is a gift from God. We didn’t choose to be in our family but this is God’s design for us. He chose our family for us to fulfill His plans for us.
3.    A family is a venue for Christian Growth
God is presented first in the family by parents (e.g. teaching and reading of the scriptures, appreciation of sacraments)
Parents bring their children in discipline and instruction in the Lord. (Eph 6:4)

II.    Roles of Family Members

1.    Father
a.    Pastoral head (Eph 6:4, 1Cor 11:3)
b.    Protector (Sirach 30:1-6)
i.    As protector the father should discipline their children
c.    Provider
i.    Fathers should take steps to assume full responsibility for the spiritual and material needs of the family.

2.    Mother and Wife
a.    As a mother she is
i.    a nurturer and life giver
ii.    educator
b.    The wife of noble character – Prov 31:10-31
i.    She brings the husband good and not harm all days of her life
ii.    She gets up while it is still dark, she provides food for her family
iii.    She opens her arms to the poor and extend her hands to the needy
iv.    Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her
v.    Wives should submit to their husbands (Eph 5:22-23)
3.    Children as blessings in the family
a.    Children are gifts from God
b.    Children should obey and honor their parents (Eph 6:1-2, Sirach 3:6)
c.    Children take care of your parents in their old age (Sirach 3:12)

IV. Conclusion
As a family we are called to…
-          Follow the will of the Lord to continue His mission
-          Ensure that every member of the family is working for the Lord through service in the community.
-          Be families in the Holy Spirit renewing the face of the earth.
As a family let ask ourselves, if we are really bringing our families to Christ?

ACTIVITIES:
1.    Visioning
·         Each family will have to come up with a logo/design that will represent their family (either a creative presentation of the vision for their family or how they perceive their family).
·         Ask the families to use the logo as the design for the shirt and the flags. The family will bring their own shirt while the service team will provide the cloth that will be used as a flag and the paints that will be used.

2.    Chant Making
·         Each family should come up with a cheer/chant about their family. They will use the chant in the next session. They can come up with action that will go with their chant.
Materials needed:
1. White T-shirt (to be provided by the participants)
2. Poster paint
3. Pentel pen
4. Cloth
5. Stick
6. Brushes

TALK 2: TOGETHER IN EVERY SITUATION
“If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it; if one part is honored, all the parts share its joy.” (1 Cor 12:26)
Goal of the Talk:
1.    Discuss common obstacles each family has to hurdle
2.    Strengthen family ties

I. Introduction
Ask randomly the participants on their experience during the obstacle course
1.    Which part of the course was most difficult?
2.    What part of the activity did you enjoy the most
3.    What did you discover in your family
4.    What part of the challenge did you really find yourselves as a family
We have learned that our family is a gift from God but in reality our life as family is like an obstacle course, we encounter many challenges that we have to hurdle. In the world today, there are a lot of factors that attack the family. We see lot of families breaking up because they were not able to hurdle their difficulties together.

II. Obstacles we have to hurdle
Just as family life is like an obstacle course with lots of challenges. Here are few challenges families usually hurdle:
1.    Financial difficulties
a.    It is common in families that our financial resources are not always enough. We all go through financial difficulty. We see that some parents fighting over money to the extent that it sometimes a cause for separation. Children’s having hurts towards their parents because of their notion that their needs are not met (e.g. they cannot buy them cell phone, etc.). Sometimes we equate being happy as a family with how much money we have.
b.    We experienced in this camp that material things or money is not everything. We may not have the convenience and the comfort of a nice bed, gas stove, etc but we had fun as a family. It is important that we know and we agree what we value.

2.    Sibling rivalry
a.    Children compare themselves with other
b.    Envy -They feel that one is favored than the other.
c.    Parents compare their children
i.    Parents most often than not compare their children who are good with those who are not so good. They tend to magnify the things the are not so good , resulting to the child feeling so bad, that resorts to rebelliousness

3.    Lack of time
a.    Children complain that their parents don’t have time for them because of work or service but children are also busy. We spend so much time with friends, computers, or watching TV that sometimes we don’t even recognize when our parents arrive from work. Sometimes we are all together at home but we don’t spend time with ach other, we are busy doing our own things.

4.    Lack of communication
a.    Verbal
i.    Parents fail to say to their children that they love them and care for them and vice versa.
b.    Non-verbal
i.    Parents and children are not affectionate.
c.    Generation gap
i.    We need to know that in present time generation gap is 4 years that means that even if we our age difference is just 4 years there are already things that we don’t understand with each other because our generation is not used to it.
ii.    Parents complain that their children are not as they are when they were their age. This is often the root of why they reprimand their children
iii.    Children tend to do things that look outrageous to their parents because it is not “the thing” during their time

III. Family Ties
As there are obstacles to hurdle there are things that will help us hurdle the different challenges that we face, we can do something to overcome it. We just have to commit to the following that will help bind our family:
1.    Parents should be role models to their children.
a.    Husbands love your wives (Eph 5:25) as Christ love the church. Parents are to be the role model of love to their family. No matter how difficult the family situation, when our love for each other and for the family is strong then we will be able to overcome.
b.    Don’t quarrel in front of the kids

2.    Children should learn share and understand one another.
a.    Be more giving and loving. Think first of what you can do for the other, rather than what the other can do for you.
b.    Instead of being envious or jealous of each other, we need to be happy for each others strength, qualities and victories. We need to be proud of our brother/sister.
c.    If one has a difficulty or problem then we need to help instead of putting the other down.

3.    Have family dates to have opportunity to do things together.
a.    Set aside time when you can enjoy each others company and do things together as a family. It can be on occasion like this, go out as a family or have a project at home where everyone will be involved. In occasion like this, we will begin to discover things that we will enjoy as a family and discover more about each other.

4.    Have a regular family dialogue and one to ones (husband and wife, father to child, mother to child)
a.    Communication is very important. It is vital that we our communication lines are always open.
b.    Discuss family situation (e.g. financial situation, personal concerns) and together find solutions or resolutions.
5.    Set regular family prayer time.
a.    With the help of God, our family will experience more victories. When we are together as a family, there is no obstacle that we cannot turn to victory.
These are just ways where we can grow as a family. We have to work together as a family. “For the body itself is not made up of one part but many parts. If the foot were to say “because I am not a hand I did not belong to the body’ that would not keep it from being part of the body”. (1 Corinthians 12:14-15). Remember that as a family you are one body and each of you is part of that body---an important part of the body and we need to do our part to keep our families.
(Look for a sharer that can share about situation that their family underwent and how they experience victory because they helped one another)
CONCLUSION:
“If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it; if one part is honored, all the parts share its joy.” (1 Cor. 12:26). As a family we have to stand by each other at all times, in good times and in bad, in our times of trials and victories. Let us allow our love and commitment for each other help us be together in every situation.

Activity:
1.    Family Dialogue:
·        Allot 30 minutes for family discussion
·        Each family member should answer the following questions:
a.    What are the three (3) best things you like from each member of the family?
b.    What is a perfect moment for you with your family?
c.    What is your personal resolution that will be able to help strengthen your relationship as a family

2.    Family Commitment Statement
a.    Distribute the commitment statement template to each family after the group discussions. See appendix __.  Allot 15 min.

The Gift of Tongues

Speaker’s Outline

I. Introduction.

• A. We all have been prayed with for baptism in the Spirit. Having asked and received, the Holy Spirit is at work in us in a new way.
• 1. Part of the Spirit's work is implanting a desire in our hearts to have more and more of God, to continue to experience Him more intimately.
• 2. One powerful experience some lack is speaking in tongues.
• B. In the Bible, we first encounter speaking in tongues in the book of Acts, on the day of Pentecost.
• 1. It was something totally new, appearing only at this time.
• We have encountered the other spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12:8 10) in the Old Testament and the gospels (Note: an example of interpretation is Daniel figuring out the handwriting on the wall). But the gift of tongues is new.
• 2. The gift of tongues is also unique. It is a prominent feature in the church established at Pentecost.
• C. Speaking in tongues is for all of us. "Now I should like all of you to speak in tongues" (1 Corinthians 14:5).

Speakers’ Training Workshop

TALK No. 1: COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC SPEAKING


Speaker’s Outline

I. Communication is an exchange of meaning.

• A. Two people may talk and exchange ideas, opinions or words, but if they do not mean what they say or say what they mean, the result is miscommunication.
• B. The purpose of communication is to bring two or more hearts and minds together to become one.

II. Important Facts About Public Speaking

• A. Reality: Good speakers are MADE, not BORN.
• B. Elements for effective public speaking:
• 1. Use your own style.
• Do not copy someone else’s style.
• 2. Do not read your talk.

Training On Spiritual Gifts

This "Training on Spiritual Gifts" is a one day course normally given to all members on their second year of membership in CFC. However, Chapter Heads may decide to give this course even earlier, depending on the needs perceived and the adaptability to the first year formation schedule. Also, the Chapter Heads can exercise flexibility in deciding to give the training not just in one day but over a period of time (e.g., over two weekends).

Healing Workshop

In CFC we are continuing with Jesus’ mission of bringing his light and life to others. His public ministry consisted of teaching, proclaiming the gospel, and healing (Mt 4:23). Proclaiming the gospel is our work of global evangelization. Teaching is our work of continuing formation with the goal of making disciples. This workshop focuses on the ministry of healing.