31st National Family Week Celebration

Guidelines for Stakes and Districts

Theme: Pamilyang Pilipino: Pagtugon sa Nagbabagong Pananaw at Panahon (Filipino Families:
Responding to Changing Perspectives and Times)
September 5-October 1, 2023
#NationalFamilyWeek2023 #FamiliesAreForever

Find Updates
Church Newsroom: https://news-ph.churchofjesuschrist.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchofjesuschristph
Family Week Presentation File (Contains background information on National Family Week, Proclamation 60,
Executive Order 238, Proclamation 326 and Statement on Political Neutrality): https://office365lds-
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Objectives

1. Foster meaningful relationships with community leaders, opinion influencers, media representatives,
and leaders of non-government organizations who are instrumental in furthering our priesthood
objectives.
2. Enhance awareness of the Church's unwavering support for families and its commitment to upholding
cherished family values.
3. Elevate the Church's standing within the community by actively engaging in valuable service initiative
4. Align our activities with the Philippines Area Plan

Guidelines for Priesthood Leaders and Communication Councils

1. Communication representatives, under the Stake or District President's direction, represent the Church
in coordinating with the LGU Family Week Committee.
2. Inform priesthood leaders about plans discussed with the LGU Family Week Committee.
3. If needed, create a Stake/District Family Week Committee led by the communication director, adding
more members as needed.
4. Communication representatives shouldn't promise things on behalf of the Church without consulting
priesthood leaders.
5. Pick activities aligned with Church teachings.
6. Connect with family advocates on the committee.
7. Funds for National Family Week come from the Stake/District Local Unit Budget Allowance (LUBA).
8. Avoid committing to cover expenses for LGU Family Week activities, as LGUs already have a budget for
costs like seminars, snacks, and materials. The Church can offer valuable resources like guest speakers
and organizers.
9. When printing invitations, streamers, and banners, always place the name of the stake or district above
the Church's name. Avoid using the official Church logo or wordmark. Use simple language without
unnecessary jargon.
10. Encourage members to use hashtags #NationalFamilyWeek2023 and #FamiliesAreForever for social
media posts. Share content like family quotes, home evening photos, dinner moments, The Family: A
Proclamation to the World, family trees, reunions, and pictures promoting family unity and love. We'll
 gather these tagged materials and share on the Church's Facebook page, urging members to use social
media to emphasize the importance of families.

Activity ideas for National Family Week

• Host a Family Home Evening and invite community opinion leaders or friends of other faiths.
• Spread copies of The Family: A Proclamation to the World within your communities.
• Present framed copies of The Family: A Proclamation to the World as gifts to opinion leaders and
influencers.
• Kick off with a Family Fun Walk or a Family Run/Parade.
• Commence the event with an opening program, attended by LGU representatives and the public.
• Create a meaningful closing ceremony to express gratitude, complete with certificates and framed
Family Proclamations.
• Organize an interfaith family forum.
• Collaborate with radio and TV to boost participation and spread the celebration.
• Host art contests and exhibits that celebrate the essence of families.
• Arrange a press event with LGU and Family Week Steering Committee to discuss the activities.
• Host Family Fairs, Picnics, Exhibits, Sports Fests, and Fashion Shows.
• Present a local Family History Exhibit.
• Arrange an LGU-sponsored motorcade.
• Recognize an exemplary family for the "Huwarang Pamilya" award if feasible.
• Partner with malls for discounts on the 4th Monday of September (Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day).
• Initiate projects involving senior citizens.
• Foster connections with non-governmental or faith-based organizations supporting traditional family
values.

Contact Us

Haidi F. Fajardo | 0947 995 7114 | hffajardo@ChurchofJesusChrist.org

Anthony John Balledos | 0998 958 5710 | balledosaj@ChurchofJesusChrist.org