The 25th of April 2005, on the Feast of St. Mark, the Vatican through the Pointifical Council for the Laity granted definitive approval of the Statutes of Couples For Christ & its Ministries thereby confirming permanent recognition of CFC as a private international association of the faithful, with juridical personality, according to canon 298-311-329 of the Code of Canon Law.

In 2000, CFC Global was recognized by the Holy See (Vatican) as a private international association of the lay faithful of pontifical right. Pontifical Council For The Laity: Directory of Associations

CFC is at the forefront of the Catholic laity’s efforts to bring spouses and family members closer to each other, to the Church and to GOD. This is being done through continuing program of pastoral and spiritual formation which covers, among many others, the Church teachings, Scriptures, Christian relationships, vocation, marriage enrichment, family oneness, sanctity of life and social justice.

CFC & its Ministries is one with the Church and regularly seeks her guidance through its Spiritual Director. It seeks to be part of every parish and encourages its members to be actively involved in parish services, programs, committees and projects.

CFC, Eastern Europe  is a working model for the development of basic ecclesial communities (e.g., in the Philippines) and can hasten the formation of a strong and vibrant parish.

To date, CFC has obtained official recognition from 10 archdioceses/dioceses in Eastern Europe.