About

God's Word given on June 29, 2001- basis for the name Cornerstone Faith Community.

" The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; by the Lord this has been done, and it is wonderful in our eyes." Matthew 21: 42-46

"Therefore, thus says the Lord God; See. I am laying a stone in Zion, a stone that has been tested, a precious cornerstone as a sure foundation; he who puts his faith in it shall not be shaken. i will make of right measuring line, of justice a level- hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and waters shall flood the hiding place. " Isaiah 28:16-17

Vision:

 "A Community of disciples with Christ the cornerstone, living effectively witnessing to the gospel values through a life of prayer, evangelization and service to the poor."

Mission :

Empowered by the Holy Spirit we commit ourselves to the following;

1. intimate communion with the Tirune God, the blessed virgin Mary and the Saints.

2. Loving relationship with brothers and sisters in the community and the Universal Church as a whole.

3. Active proclamation of the Gospel vlues through an authentic lifestyle.

Goals :

As a Community we freely and voluntarily strive :

1. To deepen our personal and communal spiritual life through-

•  daily prayer in solitude
• participation and reception of the Holy Eucharist
• daily Bible reading and reflection
• regular visit to the Blessed Sacrament
• daily recitation of the Holy Rosary
• regular sacramental confession
• fasting
• reading spiritual books and religious articles
• attendance and active participation in CFC(holy hours; retreats and recollections; spiritual formations; other assemblies of similar nature)
• novenas and feast day celebrations
• reception of other sacraments needed
• charismatic way of praise and worship

II. To enhance our interpersonal relationships through :

• regular and varied BIR activities
• social celebrations and fellowships
• openness and transparency in all dealings
• active and consistent practice of Christian ideals of bearing, caring and sharing
• sincere and loving practice of fraternal checking, forgiving and healing
• obedient and humble adherence of the organizational bond of submitting, abiding and accepting
• shepherding pursuit of members with lukewarm tendencies.
• regular contributions for the common good
• participation in policy formulation and decision making
• giving support in all forms
• regular cell or family meetings
• periodic evaluation for growth and development

III. To exercise our charisms and talents in discipleship through

• involvement in evangelization activities
• support of existing Archdiocesan pastoral programs
• participation in appropriate parish Archdiocesan activities
• support of charitable institutions and programs
• promotion of economic self-sufficiency programs
• regular Apostolate work
• amelioration program for the poor
• relevant skills training

!V. To foster on-going conversion and total human development through

• honest living
• harmonious relationship with brothers and sisters
• gentleness in speech
• hospitality and generosity
• avoidance of slander and gossip
• avoidance of vicious habits such as drunkenness, smoking, gambling, prohibited drugs,and  sexual immorality
• avoidance of occasions of sin

Organizational Structure 

The cornerstone Faith Community is divided into Groups we call Families headed by persons we call as parents and so we have the following Families :

Amor Family  - compose of couples

Caritas Family- compose of couples

Gentleness Family-

Meekness Family- Singles

Fortitude Family- compose of youths and young professionals 

Wisdom Family-  senior citizens 

The families is compose of cell groups,  lead by Shepherds which serve as guide, mentor for cell members.

Council of Leaders- the parents for each families and Shepherds will constitute the Council of Leaders (CL).

Ministries :

According to the natural god given gifts, each member may belong to a certain ministry group which will give the individual expression and use of these God given gifts.




Prayer of Commitment

Dear God,

You call for us is to LOVE YOU and to LOVE ONE ANOTHER.  To this end, You have called us to Cornerstone Faith Community (CFC).  in our particular situation, we know this is where we can best, follow Your commandment of love.  In answer to Your call, i am here today, offering this basic promises :

• I need to take time and make effort to PRAY and BE WITH OTHERS in the group. Thus, i will attend regularly and on time the weekly Holy Hour.
• I will attend PRAYERS  and FORMATION SESSIONS.
• I will attend GROUP FELLOWSHIPS and use these as opportunities to deepen my relationship with others in the group.
• There are times when I need to distance myself from the noise of the world.  I believe that in psychological solitude by my personal prayer.
•  I can do my part by faithfully attending and actively participating in the CFC PRAYER MEETING, ASSEMBLIES and EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS.
• You have called me to the CFC not just for social activities, but for deeper sharing of my life with others.  I will therefore be present in the cell and family meetings.
• The CFC is not a separate entity, but is part of the Catholic church, Therefore, I will do what I can to build up our Body as my PERSONAL APOSTOLATE or that of CFC.
• You have called me to a special relationship with others in the community.  I will then strive to show a special love and respect and consideration for other members of CFC. 

Even as a I offer these agreement, i must admit my weaknesses. therefore, in the Name of Jesus, by the power of the Holy spirit, and through the intercession of Mother Mary, help me with my weaknesses that I may be true to these things that I PROMISE TODAY.

With all my love,

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