“My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand." John 10: 27-28 |
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VISION
We are a community of solo parents celebrating our dignity and wholeness in Christ. We encounter the incarnate Christ in one another by freely
and fully committing to grow in a loving relationship with God, our family and community renewed and strengthened by the Holy Spirit. We are called to proclaim our faith and witness to the power of the cross and the resurrection of Christ, rooted as we are in His Word, nourished and purified by His teachings and Sacraments, and cultivated by our service to God and fellowship with our neighbors.
MISSION
The SOLO PARENTS MINISTRY commits to restore families in Christ by serving as a support group to solo parents, within and outside the Bukas-loob sa Diyos Covenant Community, here and abroad, through our ministry of loving presence, understanding, guidance and a process of reconciliation, spiritual renewal and growth.
We aim to accompany solo parents and their children in their brokenness and struggles by providing opportunities of restoring themselves in God's plan such as through a continuous process of renewal of faith [i.e., encounters, retreats/recollections, spiritual formation programs], pastoral care, teachings [vis a vis, the particular needs and concerns of solo parents] and service [within the community and through outreach programs].
We seek to assist in the healing and transformation of solo parents and their families towards being fruitful and triumphant Christians by encouraging the following discipline: daily prayer, use of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, study and meditation of the Word, reception of the sacraments and regular fellowship and service.
We are a community of solo parents celebrating our dignity and wholeness in Christ. We encounter the incarnate Christ in one another by freely
and fully committing to grow in a loving relationship with God, our family and community renewed and strengthened by the Holy Spirit. We are called to proclaim our faith and witness to the power of the cross and the resurrection of Christ, rooted as we are in His Word, nourished and purified by His teachings and Sacraments, and cultivated by our service to God and fellowship with our neighbors.
MISSION
The SOLO PARENTS MINISTRY commits to restore families in Christ by serving as a support group to solo parents, within and outside the Bukas-loob sa Diyos Covenant Community, here and abroad, through our ministry of loving presence, understanding, guidance and a process of reconciliation, spiritual renewal and growth.
We aim to accompany solo parents and their children in their brokenness and struggles by providing opportunities of restoring themselves in God's plan such as through a continuous process of renewal of faith [i.e., encounters, retreats/recollections, spiritual formation programs], pastoral care, teachings [vis a vis, the particular needs and concerns of solo parents] and service [within the community and through outreach programs].
We seek to assist in the healing and transformation of solo parents and their families towards being fruitful and triumphant Christians by encouraging the following discipline: daily prayer, use of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, study and meditation of the Word, reception of the sacraments and regular fellowship and service.
What is a Solo Parent Encounter?
The Solo Parent Encounter (SPE) is a spiritual renewal program. It is an encounter/retreat weekend and not a workshop, conducted in an atmosphere of prayerful reflection.
Since the ultimate goal of any spiritual encounter is a conversion of heart, a renewal of mind, and a transformation of life, the SPE is open to:
• Roman Catholics/Christians
• All age groups, provided they fit the profile of a solo parent
• All nationalities
PROFILE OF A SOLO PARENT:
1. Widow or widower
2. Divorced
3. Single with child/children (natural or adopted)
4. Single, 40 years old and over without children
5. Married but separated from spouse
6. Married with a spouse who is incapacitated or bedridden
7. Married with a spouse working abroad
OBJECTIVES:
1. To know the love of God and His workings in their lives.
2. To receive the Lord's grace and be open to His healing and restoration.
3. To have a fresh awareness of their role in their home, workplace, community, and society.
4. To realize Christ's living presence active in, with, and through the community.
PROCESS:
Through prayers and intercessions, and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, there flows a series of:
• Inspirational teachings
• Personal testimonies/witnessing
• Scriptural reflections
• Dialogue
The Solo Parent Encounter (SPE) is a spiritual renewal program. It is an encounter/retreat weekend and not a workshop, conducted in an atmosphere of prayerful reflection.
Since the ultimate goal of any spiritual encounter is a conversion of heart, a renewal of mind, and a transformation of life, the SPE is open to:
• Roman Catholics/Christians
• All age groups, provided they fit the profile of a solo parent
• All nationalities
PROFILE OF A SOLO PARENT:
1. Widow or widower
2. Divorced
3. Single with child/children (natural or adopted)
4. Single, 40 years old and over without children
5. Married but separated from spouse
6. Married with a spouse who is incapacitated or bedridden
7. Married with a spouse working abroad
OBJECTIVES:
1. To know the love of God and His workings in their lives.
2. To receive the Lord's grace and be open to His healing and restoration.
3. To have a fresh awareness of their role in their home, workplace, community, and society.
4. To realize Christ's living presence active in, with, and through the community.
PROCESS:
Through prayers and intercessions, and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, there flows a series of:
• Inspirational teachings
• Personal testimonies/witnessing
• Scriptural reflections
• Dialogue
SOLO PARENTS (SPM) Worship Schedule:
1st Friday, 8:30 pm - Eucharistic Mass
2nd & 4th Fridays, 8:00 pm - SPM Worship
All other Fridays – SPM joins the Community Worship, 8:00 pm
1st Friday, 8:30 pm - Eucharistic Mass
2nd & 4th Fridays, 8:00 pm - SPM Worship
All other Fridays – SPM joins the Community Worship, 8:00 pm
“Although you have not seen him you love him; even though you do not see him now yet you believe in him,
you rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, as you attain the goal of faith, the salvation of your souls."
1 Peter 1:8-9
you rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, as you attain the goal of faith, the salvation of your souls."
1 Peter 1:8-9
For more information, please contact Solo Parents Ministry Coordinator
