Missionary Families of Christ
| Formation | August 1, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Type | Catholic charismatic group |
| Headquarters | Apartelle 12, Star Mall, Edsa corner Shaw Blvd, Mandaluyong City, Philippines |
| Location | |
Founder/Head | Francisco "Frank" Padilla |
| Website | www.cfcffl.org restorecfc.multiply.com |
The Foundation for Family and Life (FFL) is a dissident group led by former leaders of Couples for Christ (CFC). Despite their break-away and official separation from the Couples for Christ, FFL claims to be the "true, original CFC".[1]
FFL founder and head Frank Padilla (also former CFC Director) incorrectly refers to the original CFC as "CFC-GK" (emphasizing CFC's alleged focus on Gawad Kalinga), "CFC-IC" (referring to what FFL believes to be an unduly elected and unholy, 'sinful' International Council), or "CFC-GMF" (the formal name of Couples for Christ, the CFC Global Mission Foundation). [2]
Couples for Christ has filed a cease and desist order in the Securities and Exchange Commission for FFL to stop using the CFC name, as FFL has formally severed all ties with CFC.[3]
Notes
- ^ Foundation for Family and Life, Inc. "FFL About Us".
- ^ Foundation for Family and Life, Inc. "Open Letters to the CFC Global Family from Frank Padilla".
- ^ Couples for Christ Global Mission Foundation, Inc. "CFC Council Statement Nov. 19, 2007" (PDF).