Frequently Asked Questions

What is Familiaris Consortio and what does it mean?
Familiaris Consortio is an Apostolic Exhortation written by Pope John Paul II on November 22, 1981. Familiaris Consortio in Latin means, "the fellowship of the family."

Where and when was Familiaris Consortio Catholic Foundation (FCCF) Established?
FCCF was established in 2019 and the first Home 2 Home Initiative launched in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Ohio (Dayton Region).

Who are the founders of Familiaris Consortio Catholic Foundation?
Allan and Nicole Cruz. 

Are those who work for Familiaris Consortio Catholic Foundation in communion with the Roman Catholic Church?
Yes. The initiatives of Familiaris Consortio Catholic Foundation are inspired by and are faithful to the magisterium (the teaching authority of the Catholic Church). The Apostolic Exhortation "Familiaris Consortio" by Pope Saint John Paul II is a main resource for the Initiatives of FCCF.

Is Familiaris Consortio Catholic Foundation a Roman Catholic Organization?
Yes. Familiaris Consortio Catholic Foundation is Roman Catholic educational and evangelizational organization. FCCF is an educational resource that promotes authentic catholic family values and assists in the nourishing the communion of life and love of the family. FCCF is also a conduit of evangelization and is purposed to build stronger joy-filled and abundant catholic families and parish communities.

How does Familiaris Consortio Catholic Foundation support the communion of life and love in the Church?
The main purpose of the initiatives of FCCF is to encourage families to know, love and serve God and one another more faithfully. The hope of FCCF is that those families who participate in its initiatives will be able to live more joy-filled and abundant lives by serving Christ through His Church. As more catholic families are strengthened by the Holy Spirit authentic communities are formed. Bonds of genuine friendships between families develop and the life and communion of the parish flourishes. 

Is Familiaris Consortio Catholic Foundation a religious community?
Familiaris Consortio Catholic Foundation is not a religious community. FCCF is an organization that advocates for the authentic Christian moral and spiritual formation of families in their day-to-day life and love. These are accomplished through educational and evangelizational methods. 

What is the hope that Familiaris Consortio Catholic Foundation has for every catholic family?
FCCF hopes that families would embrace a more meaningful, intimate and virtuous life in Christ. 

Why was Familiaris Consortio Catholic Foundation founded?
FCCF's roots are deeply connected to nourishing the fellowship of the family as God has willed. The founders of FCCF observed that there exists in families a great need for authentic communion within their own family and with other families. Hence, the FCCF Initiatives were formed.

Who are the patron saints of Familiaris Consortio Catholic Foundation?
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph inspire and aspire those who work in the ministry of FCCF.
Among the patron saints to which FCCF asks intercession are:

Pope Saint John Paul II
Blessed Luigi and Maria Beltrame Quattrocchi
Saints Louis IX and Margaret of Provence
Saints Isidore the Farmer and Maria De la Cabeza
Saints Louis and Zelie Guerin Martin
Saints Aquila and Priscilla
Saints Zechariah and Elizabeth
Saints Joachim and Anne
The Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph

Is Familiaris Consortio Catholic Foundation and its Home 2 Home Initiatives a new catholic program?
Catholic families have been gathering together since the birth of the Church. Sadly, true fellowship and communion between catholic families can be observed as something rare. In essence, Familiaris Consortio Catholic Foundation and its Home 2 HomeTM Initiatives are a re-inspiration and re-aspiration of what has already existed in the Catholic Church. Thus, FCCF is purposed to re-ignite the fellowship within the family and with other families in order to strengthen those members of God's Family. 

Home 2 Home is NOT a program but is (first) a cultivation of catholic families towards a deeper communion of life and love with one another; and (second) is an emboldening of catholic families to share their spiritual riches generously with other families as God has intended for marriage and family since the beginning.

What did Pope Saint John Paul II say about the mission of the family?
Pope Saint John Paul II exhorted the family towards a mission of safeguarding, revealing and communicating the love of Christ inwardly and outwardly as a family (See FC 17). Inwardly; by the mutual love and life shared between husband and wife and their children. Outwardly; through their witness of faith, hope and love as a family to all persons they encounter in their life.

What is the Vision of Familiaris Consortio Catholic Foundation?
The vision of Familiaris Consortio Catholic Foundation is to behold God’s Grace of joy-filled, abundant and God-loving catholic families that share their spiritual gifts with one another through faith, hope and charity. (GS n.48) 

In order to observe such a vision, FCCF endeavors to share their Home 2 HomeTM Initiatives with all the dioceses and archdioceses throughout the United States and Canada. In God’s time FCCF hopes that other countries will experience the truth, beauty and goodness of the Home 2 Initiatives. As parishes and their families engage in the Home 2 Home Initiatives, FCCF hopes that they become a beacon to other parishes through their community’s witness of sincere friendship in their day to day communion and their genuine desire to know, love and serve God.

What is the Mission of Familiaris Consortio Catholic Foundation?
The mission of Familiaris Consortio Catholic Foundation is to promote the sanctity of marriage and the fellowship of the family by guarding, revealing and communicating God’s love from one family to another.

What are the Initiatives of Familiaris Consortio Catholic Foundation?
PHASE I-Safeguarding the Family Initiative - Home 2 Home Catholic Family Gatherings
PHASE II-Revealing the Family Initiative - Home 2 Home Holy Family Encounter
PHASE III-Communicating Christ’s Love for the Family Initiative - Home 2 Home Resource Foundations

What are Home 2 Home Catholic Family Gatherings?
Home 2 Home is a gathering of 2 or more Catholic families who share, grow and encourage one another in faith, hope and love of Christ. The main purpose of the gatherings is to safeguard and nourish the communion of life and love of each family. All families who participate in the gatherings are married in the Catholic Church and have a desire to participate more fully in the life of the Church. More.

How can I help Familiaris Consortio Catholic Foundation fulfill its initiatives?
Familiaris Consortio Catholic Foundaiton values your spiritual support and without your prayers FCCF would not be able to engage in its initiatives. As a non-profit organization FCCF also relies on your financial support. All donations are significant and are most welcomed. Proceeds will substantially go towards the three primary initiatives: Safeguarding, Revealing, and Communicating Christ’s Love for the Family. These initiatives will assist in nourishing the communion of life and love of families and build the body of Christ one family at a time.

Is FCCF currently a not-for-profit organization
Yes. As of December 2019, Familiaris Consortio Catholic Foundation (FCCF) has obtained full federal non-profit corporation status of 501(c)(3) and is recognized by the IRS as public chairty. Donors can deduct contributions they make to FCCF under IRC Section 170. FCCF is also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, divises, transfers or gifts under Section 2055, 2106, or 2522. (see www.irs.gov/charities)

If you are interested in donating to FCCF or would like more information please contact Allan Cruz.

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 1-567-686-2424 

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