YFC was initially established in the Philippines in [[1981]] as a limited pilot program under CFC. In [[1993]], following its separation from ''Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon'' (LNP), CFC created the [[Family Ministries]], which included YFC. Actively participating in CFC's work of evangelizing families, YFC also spearheaded the initial efforts of what would become [[Gawad Kalinga]] (GK), an organization that uses a Christian approach in solving poverty.
YFC has about 200,000 members, of which about 150,000 are based in the Philippines. It can be found in parishes, high schools, colleges and universities in over 160 countries and territories throughout the world.
==History==
:''Related article: [[History of Couples for Christ]].''
Youth for Christ began in [[1981]] as a pilot program of CFC, known as the '''Young Adults Program (YA)'''. YA was a limited program, since CFC then was only an outreach of LNP, and LNP had its own outreach for the youth called Christ's Youth in Action (CYA). YA's limited existence continued until [[1993]], when CFC separated from LNP. With the formation of the [[Family Ministries]], YA was replaced by "CFC Youth for Christ."
In [[1995]], YFC held a Youth Camp for the out-of-school youth of Bagong Silang, Caloocan City, one of the biggest slums in Metro Manila. These youth included juvenile gangs infamous for their violence. The sincerity of the YFC service team prevailed. In an effort to rehabilitate the youth, they were introduced to theater, sports, and livelihood training, with exceptional youth being awarded with scholarships.
YFC spread all over the Philippines in tandem with CFC's expansion and the intensifying work with the poor. YFC's work would lead to the establishment of SIGA (Serving In God's Army), a youth development and rehabilitation program, which helped with the formation of [[Gawad Kalinga]].
By [[2003]], YFC was established in all provinces of the Philippines; by [[2005]], it was established in more than 100 countries. As CFC celebrated its 25th anniversary in [[2006]], YFC celebrated its 13th anniversary, with over 10,000 youth attending the annual [[International Leaders Conference (YFC)|International Leaders Conference]] (ILC). In [[2007]], the 14th ILC had over 15,000 attendees.
==Organization==
Youth for Christ grows mainly through its establishment in areas where CFC is already present. YFC members are organized into Household cell groups (a group of 10 to 12 individual youth), which are led by a Household Head.
YFC is overseen by the CFC Family Ministries Director, currently Melo Villaroman, Jr. It is governed by the YFC International Council from Manila, currently led by Rommel and Layle Ancheta, the YFC International Couple Coordinators. All YFC units are overseen by YFC Couple Coordinators, CFC members who have volunteered to serve in YFC. Couple Coordinators report directly to the CFC Chapter Head for YFC pastoral formation, training, and finances.
==Vision and Mission==
:God has created the family to be a means by which His Kingdom can be propagated on earth. The family, however, is under attack by evil and divisive forces, which put the Christian life of the families in danger. This situation causes the family to lose its guidance from the Holy Spirit and its personal relationship with Christ.
:God has called families to defend themselves more actively against these forces and stand up in defense of other families.
:For families to be able to do this, they should be able to see Christian renewal work as holistic—meaning, it includes evangelization, not only of couples, but likewise their children.
:'''CFC Youth for Christ''', being the '''Young Adults''' program of '''Couples for Christ''', helps bring the family back into God’s plan, as it becomes the instrument for Christian renewal to other teenagers and young adults.
:Conversion is threefold, starting with the young adult as an individual, followed by peer group evangelization and renewal. Thirdly, in line with the vision of CFC, the renewal of peer groups will lead to the renewal of the Church. This pattern is analogous to the renewal pattern for CFC (individuals, Couples and Church).
:This goes to say, therefore, that members of YFC and their parents in CFC are partners in mission, having the same goal in mind, although operating in different social contexts.
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==Vision and Mission==
:God has created the family to be a means by which His Kingdom can be propagated on earth. The family, however, is under attack by evil and divisive forces, which put the Christian life of the families in danger. This situation causes the family to lose its guidance from the Holy Spirit and its personal relationship with Christ.
:God has called families to defend themselves more actively against these forces and stand up in defense of other families.
:For families to be able to do this, they should be able to see Christian renewal work as holistic—meaning, it includes evangelization, not only of couples, but likewise their children.
:'''CFC Youth for Christ''', being the '''Young Adults''' program of '''Couples for Christ''', helps bring the family back into God’s plan, as it becomes the instrument for Christian renewal to other teenagers and young adults.
:Conversion is threefold, starting with the young adult as an individual, followed by peer group evangelization and renewal. Thirdly, in line with the vision of CFC, the renewal of peer groups will lead to the renewal of the Church. This pattern is analogous to the renewal pattern for CFC (individuals, Couples and Church).
:This goes to say, therefore, that members of YFC and their parents in CFC are partners in mission, having the same goal in mind, although operating in different social contexts.
==Statement of Philosophy==
:'''We in YFC believe,'''
:'''† That God''' is calling everyone to a personal relationship with Him through His Son Jesus Christ.
:'''† That this call''' is not exclusive but shared with all sectors of society, regardless of age, color, nationality, status and beliefs in life.
:'''† That the youth''' have a very special place in God’s heart, and that they in return have a very deep sense of love for God and that a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is something they desire.
:'''† That the youth''' have a vibrant, energetic, dynamic and free nature. Rather than denying this nature and forcing the youth into molds that satisfy our own perception of Christianity and holiness, we accept this nature, not curtailing it, but re-channeling, into an active expression of submission and participation to the plan of God.
:'''† That the youth''' who have detached themselves from God have not done so just because of their own liking or plan, but also because of social deficiencies in family life, education and government structures.
:'''† That the youth''' are full of ideas and are blessed by the Lord with talents; That the youth are in need of friends and role models, and therefore should be given the opportunity to develop those skills and relationships in a healthy Christian environment.
:'''† That the youth''' realize the need to make decisions in life; but they should also know that as they do so, God should always be an inseparable part of these decisions; knowing also that they are the future leaders of the families and societies, we realize that this future depends on how they are molded today as God’s children.
:'''† That the youth''' are responsible as long as they are given the appropriate amount of guidance, trust, and loving care.
:'''† That the youth''' grow not only from what they receive, but more through what they are able to share with others.
:'''† That the youth''' are at the forefront of a spiritual battle, and that the evil one knows just as much; that the deception by the evil one, intended to confuse, mislead and even initiate the youth into his evil plans, comes in the form of day-to-day family life, relationships, values and practices, music, language and ideals.
:'''† BUT, we also believe,''' that as the plan of God unfolds, there is nothing and no one that can separate us from His love in Jesus Christ (Rom 8:38-39). His love is our source of wisdom and His life becomes our model in helping build this present and future life for the youth.
:'''† Our philosophy is a statement of victory of Christ’s youth.''' It is a declaration of active submission to the will of God—primarily believing that the true purpose in life is to serve God above all things.
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