CFC Handmaids of the Lord

Our Vision

Women in the Holy Spirit, joyfully proclaiming the greatness and glory of God as Mary did by living out her fiat: “I am the Handmaid of the Lord, may it be done to me according to your word,” in selfless love and discipleship.

Our Mission

The CFC Handmaids of the Lord is a creation of God distinctly called to the mission of personal transformation, evangelization to bring her family and others, especially women, to a renewed life in the Lord, and wholehearted service to bring glad tidings to the poor.

What is CFC HOLD?

CFC Handmaids of the Lord (HOLD) was established by Couples for Christ (CFC), a Vatican-recognized lay association for the faithful, in response to God’s call for a holistic family ministry. It is a work of Christ that raises up Christian women with Mary as their model, thus winning the world for Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. It is a Christian renewal and support ministry for mature women such as single parents, widows, separated or divorced women, single mature women, married women whose husbands are based in another state or country, or are, for some reason, not able to participate in the CFC and religious affiliation.

How can I be a CFC HOLD member?

Handmaids of the Lord (HOLD) target mature women, regardless of status, or situation, from ages forty-one (41) and above. The ministry has a three-fold mission: personal transformation, evangelization to bring her family and others especially women to a renewed life in the Lord, and wholehearted service to bring glad tidings to the poor. It provides a strong teaching track, special teachings for women in different states of life, and a leadership program to equip leaders to be more effective and better servants. The mission express promotes the missionary spirit among leaders to realize its vision.

It is a Christian renewal and support ministry for mature women, such as:

• single mothers

• widows

• separated / divorced women

• single mature women

• married women whose husbands are working in another province/country are not willing nor able to participate in any religious affiliation

• migrant workers

• women in prison

Programs:

1. Evangelization and Mission Christian Life Programs (parish-based, corporate / institutional, for migrant workers, imprisoned women)

2. Pastoral Formation Basic formation, teachings and retreats

3. Conferences Annual HOLD International Conference (ICON)

4. Annual Marian Conference (Marian Con) A half-day conference as a follow-up of the ICON to present the theme for the year from the Marian perspective

5. HOLD Foreign Mission Summit A gathering of foreign HOLD leaders

6. Special Events

7. Cornerstone Values Formation on Environment for Parents

What are the benefits of being a HOLD member?

✿ Meeting other women and developing new and lasting friendships

✿ Having other women to laugh and to cry and to pray with

✿ Inspiring others and being inspired by other women, as each goes through challenges in life and in Christian living

✿ Learning, honing and using skills and talents to share with/help others and to serve God

✿ Learning and developing a better understanding of Christian teachings and how to apply them in practical day-to-day living

✿ Growing in holiness through a deeper personal relationship with God