Christian Family Movement CFM is an international network of parish/neighborhood small groups of families. Parents meet regularly in one another's homes. Through the use of programming available from the CFM USA Office and the dynamics of small group interaction, Christian values are reinforced and families are encouraged to reach out in action to others. Benefits of CFM - CFM makes lasting friends - CFM helps couples stay married - CFM supports family life - CFM helps members grow in faith - CFM helps members get involved in the community - CFM makes members aware of the issues facing the community Starting CFM at Your Parish How can CFM fit into what's already happening at your parish? Often times parishes are unwilling to start something new because there's already so much going on. Talk to your pastor today and ask how CFM can fit into your parish's existing and future efforts to support the family. CFM has a lot to offer all kinds of families; traditional families, single-parent families, blended families, step-families, empty-nesters. Listed below are some ways that CFM can fit into the organizations and groups that may already exist in your parish. 1.   Ministry to Newly Married Couples YOUR MARRIAGE: THE GREAT ADVENTURE This book can offer CFM as a follow-up ministry to young couples in your parish. A l2 meeting program designed for couples                who want to strengthen and enrich their marriage. Topics include: Why marry, self, roles, communication, conflict, outside         influences, family of origin, zest and vitality, spirituality, sexuality, reaching out and celebrating. 2.   Small Group Program for Lent - TAKING THE TIME TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE This book can offer CFM as a Lenten activity, without a long term commitment until they get "hooked!" A 6 meeting               introduction to CFM. Meetings deal with: relationships, time, neighbors, family rituals, institutions and outside influences and building memories. 3.   Follow-up to RCIA, Renew, Other Small Group Faith Communities. Many CFM Program books are excellent follow-ups to small group faith experiences such as RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) or Renew. In particular, the process employed in Renew is quite similar to that used by CFM. CFM programs are provided free to members of the movement. More CFM Ideas