New Families 1 Philippines

14/09/2026

Money conversations don't have to feel heavy or tense.

Join us for a special weekend getaway dedicated to aligning your financial goals, growing closer as partners, and finding calm together.

When: September 19–20, 2026

Where: Loyola Retreat House, Angono, Rizal

Reserve your spots here: https://forms.gle/cA5W8eRA1QVuQHE26

10/09/2026

When was the last time it was just the two of you? Free from screens, household tasks, and endless errands.

Take this chance to pause, rediscover one another, and reflect on the foundation of your partnership. Escape the daily routine and treat yourselves to a restorative weekend retreat crafted specifically for young partners to unwind and draw nearer.

Dates: September 19–20, 2026

Place: Loyola Retreat House, Angono, Rizal

Register here: https://forms.gle/cA5W8eRA1QVuQHE26

05/09/2026

Marriage is more than saying "I do"—it’s choosing each other every single day for the adventure of a lifetime.

Ready to discover why the best part of your love story may still be ahead?

Join us for Eternally Engaged: Young Couples' Weekend, a special time designed for engaged couples and spouses to pause, reconnect, and build a stronger team together.

When: September 19–20, 2026
Where: Loyola Retreat House, Angono, Rizal
Scan the QR code in the image or message us to save your spot!

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

Join us this Saturday, September 5, 2026
1:30-3:30PM India Time | 4:00 to 6:00 PM PH Time
for our online monthly gathering,
W.W.W. | WiFi, Witness, and Word: Linking Families to the Word of Life, Near and Far.

Together, we will reflect on this month's inspiring Word of Life:
“Love does no evil to a neighbor; hence, love is the fulfillment of the Law” (Rom 13:10).

You can join us via Zoom using the details below:

Meeting ID:
875 6897 5625
Passcode: NFWWW

Or tap on the Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87568975625?pwd=1OH0TMRbJ2Ed6oQfhbUSCEaxXFQ1dZ.1

Come connect, share your witness, and journey with other families as we build a community rooted in love and unity!

- New Families INS-PHL

02/09/2026

We in the New Families Movement of the Focolare would like to invite engaged couples and young spouses (18 years married and below) to join us for the Eternally Engaged Young Couples' Weekend on September 19–20, 2026 at the Loyola Retreat House, Angono, Rizal!

(Note: We recently moved our dates from early September due to recent monsoon rains and weather forecasts, ensuring a safe and seamless trip for everyone traveling from Metro Manila and the provinces).

We truly hope you can join us for this restorative weekend getaway!

Here is a quick look at the highlights we have planned:
• Deepening Your Bond: Heart-to-heart talks on marriage as a Vocation to Love.
• Real-Life Tools: Practical sessions on work-life balance and budgeting together.
• Connection & Communication: Fun insights using the Personality Compass and discovering Jesus in the midst of daily life.
• Family & Parenting: Inspiring sessions on intentional parenting and family spirituality.
• Rest & Renewal: Daily Holy Mass, a Couples' Hour, an evening bonfire with drinks and music, and a special renewal of vows!

Come pause, unplug, and invest in your journey together.
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/fVHjjRKMN3oJiBYb7

29/07/2026

SAVE THE DATE: JOIN US FOR AUGUST WWW!

WWW | WIFI, WITNESS, AND WORD: Linking Families to the WORD OF LIFE, Near and Far.

How can our everyday relationships become a living praise?

In August’s Word of Life (Luke 1:46), Mary shows us that real love moves toward others—crossing hills to serve, share joy, and connect deeply with Elizabeth. In our marriages and families, stepping out of our routines to truly listen and show up for one another makes all the difference.

Come discover together at WWW how small, intentional steps can bring fresh joy to your home.

🗓️ Date: 1 August 2026

🕒 Time:

4:00 - 6:00 PM (PH Time)

1:30 - 3:30 PM (India Time)

📍 Where: Online via Zoom

Zoom ID: 810 1463 5856

Password: All4UJesus

Mark your calendars, invite your family and friends, and prepare to connect with hearts near and far! 💫

09/07/2026

Last Saturday, July 4, we launched WWW: WiFi, Word, Witness—the first-ever monthly hybrid Word of Life gathering by New Families!

Our monthly focus is "Linking Families to the Word of Life." This month, we dove into the scripture:

"The seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit" (Matthew 13:23).

To help that seed take root, we paired our spiritual reflection with practical human formation, using insights from Focolarina Psychologist Nancy O'Donnell's talk "Women and Men in Dialogue" and Psychotherapist Richard Drobnick's article "5 Ways Men & Women Communicate Differently". Together, we looked at how the differences between men and women can actually build deeper dialogue and bear fruit in our relationships, rather than create division.

It was a truly global gathering! Blessed to have 17 onsite participants and 23 online screens lit up from Cebu, Metro Manila, Pangasinan, La Union, India, and Canada. 🌏✨

Thank you to all who joined. See you next month! 👋