FIRST FRUITS
Launch in the Washington DC area: August/September 2025
The 12 Guiding Principles of First Fruits
- Your Family is Sacred
Fatherhood Shows God’s Love in a Specific Way
Motherhood Shows God’s Love in a Specific Way
Each Person is Unique and Called
Faith Begins at Home
The Family Prepares Children for Life
Families Learn and Live Emotional Maturity
Family Life Requires and Fosters Virtue
The Family is United and Works Together
The Family Serves Together
God’s Plan is THE Plan
- God is the Source of True Happiness
Following the teachings of the Church, First Fruits compiles 12 Guiding Principles of family life. Participants will enjoy meeting together, forming friendships, and finding the support and community they need during the challenging life stage of early parenthood. In First Fruits, they will find a strong community of families who live a vibrant Catholic family life and embrace the universal call to holiness.
Groups gather to watch three short videos…
After each clip they…
Our hope throughout the program is that...
- A Legionary priest explains what God’s story reveals about the guiding principle.
- Lay people share their personal experiences of discovering the same principle in their own family.
- A case study of a real-life example of how that guiding principle is lived in day-to-day family life.
- Reflect personally.
- Converse with their spouse (if applicable).
- Share with the small group.
- The group will grow in unity through meaningful discussion and true experiences of communion.
Participants will have a faith-based experience that strengthens their confidence as parents, inspires them to embrace their call to holiness, and allows them to experience the joy of living God’s plan for their family.
Over time, they will come to discover their own story—one being written within their family, alongside God.
If you are interested in assisting with or participating in First Fruits in the Washington DC area please contact:
Simona Hallal
jhallal@verizon.net | 540-798-8450
Fr. Peter Hopkins LC
phopkins@legionaries.org
Mike & Catherine Gomez
Local Directors | 202-706-2847 Firstfruitsdc815@gmail.com
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