Ordo Franciscanus Saecularis 
Consilium Internationale
FAMILY COMMISSION
Fr. Francis Dor OFMCap.
The Family and Evangelization
(From the final report of the Synod of Bishops on the Family, n° 87-93)
“Let us not allow ourselves to be robbed of the joy of evangelization”, exhorts Pope Francis in the Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium1. This call is addressed not only to individuals and canonical ecclesial communities, but also to the family that is itself “a domestic church”. If the world is sad and dreary, we are all supposed to be concerned because we are sent to bring the Good News “of Great joy to all people” (Lk 2: 10). The family has a great role in the Church’s mission of evangelization both as agent and beneficiary. The fourth chapter of the final report of the Synod of Bishops on the Family actually bears the title “The Family and Evangelization”.
Ordo Franciscanus Saecularis
Consilium Internationale
FAMILY COMMISSION
Jenny Harrington OFS
CONCLUSIONS OF SYNOD ON THE FAMILY Part III - THE MISSION OF THE FAMILY
Chapter III
The Family and Pastoral accompaniment
We continue our work focused on the final report of the synod of the family of October 24, 2015. This following article was prepared by Jenny Harrington ofs, and summarizes the third chapter of PART 3 “The Mission of the Family”, - from 69 to 86 - and relates to the Family and Pastoral Accompaniment
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Ordo Franciscanus Saecularis
Consilium Internationale
FAMILY COMMISSION
Fr. Francis Dor OFMCap
Translation: Mary Stronach OFS
CONCLUSIONS OF THE SYNOD OF THE FAMILY
PART III - THE MISSION OF THE FAMILY
Chapter IV - Towards the Ecclesial Fullness of the Family
PRESENTATION
We continue our work focused on the final report of the synod on the family of October 24, 2015. This third and last part, which is made up of four chapters, deals with the mission of the family. The following article was prepared by Fr. Francis Bongajum Dor, OFMCap, and summarizes the first of the four chapters - from No. 56-61 - and relates to the formation of the family.
Read more: Conclusions of the synod of the family - Part III - Chapter IV
Ordo Franciscanus Saecularis
Consilium Internationale
FAMILY COMMISSION
Silvia Diana OFS
CONCLUSIONS OF THE SYNOD OF THE FAMILY
Chapter II
Family, Generativity, Upbringing
The Transmission of Life
62. The presence of large families in the Church is a blessing for the Christian community and society, because openness to life is an intrinsic requirement of conjugal love. In this regard, the Church expresses her deep gratitude to families who welcome children — especially those who are most weak and vulnerable — raise them, surround them with affection and transmit the faith to them.. […]
Read more: CONCLUSIONS OF THE SYNOD ON THE FAMILY CHAPTER II
Ordo Franciscanus Saecularis
Consilium Internationale
FAMILY COMMISSION
Jenny Harrington OFS
CONCLUSIONS OF THE SYNOD OF THE FAMILY
PART II - The Family in God's plan
Chapter IV - Towards the Ecclesial Fullness of the Family
Christ chose to be born and grow up in the bosom of the holy family of Joseph and Mary. The Church is nothing other than "the family of God." From the beginning, the core of the Church was often constituted by those who had become believers "together with all [their] household."cf Acts 18.8 When they were converted, they desired that "their whole household" should also be saved.cf Acts 16:31; Acts 11:14 These families who became believers were islands of Christian life in an unbelieving world. (CCC 1655)
Read more: Conclusions of the synod of the family - Part II - Chapter IV
