FMAA/FYM Membership and Organzing Guidelines

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The Basic Organizing Principle

The Fil-Mission Auxiliary Association, together with its youth arm, the Filipino Youth with a Mission (FYM), truly believes that the association is under the authority and guidance of the Roman Catholic Church, loyal to the Holy Father, and under the care of the local hierarchy through its official missionary arm, the Mission Society of the Philippines.

The FMAA likewise believes in the principle of lay empowerment that we, as lay faithful in Christ, shall take the initiative and full responsibility in the affairs of the organization; and effectively and consciously help our Church in her missionary apostolate by strongly indulging in the promotion of missions. It also believes and adheres to the principle that the base of the association is the parish. It is in the parish where it can grow and mature and at the same time it can be utilized by the parish for mission promotion.

Membership in the Organization

The basic requirements for membership of the FMAA are the following:

a. Any Filipino Catholic man or woman of good moral standing in the community

b. 25 years of age and above for FMAA, and 13-24 years old for FYM

c. Willing to show exemplary dedication and high level of commitment.

Two levels of Membership

Any member shall pass through the two levels of memberships namely:

a. Aspirancy Level. The aspirants are those members who profess their intention of fully committing themselves to the vision of the association and who manifest the willingness to fulfill the objectives thereof and is undergoing the mandatory Basic Mission Orientation, FMAA's principal formation program. The aspirants must be ready and able to attend the meetings, series of formations and activities of the association. The association shall impose a certain period of time for evaluation before an aspirant can be elevated to the next level of membership.

b. Regular Level. The regular members are those aspirants who must have undergone the Rites of Commissioning, and have become full-fledged members of good standing in the association. They must be absolutely committed to the vision as well as the accomplishment of the objectives thereof.

Basic Guidelines in becoming an FMAA or FYM member

1. A prospective member may be invited, recruited or may volunteer to become a member.

2. As required, the said person must undergo the Aspirancy level where he or she will attend a Basic Mission Orientation Seminar to be given by the parish or by the National Coordinating Team.

3. After attending the seminar, the person will be asked if he or she is still interested to become a member. If interested membership form must be filled up and submitted to the secretary of the organization.

4. Aspirant members shall then undergo Rites of Commissioning and shall become a full-fledge member of the association.

When to organize a new FMAA/FYM unit

1. When there has never been an FMAA Unit in a parish.

2. When there are people interested to form a unit but resides or hold office in an office/barangays/puroks that is far or not accessible going to parish provided the unit is recognized, authorized, and controlled by the parish.

3. When there is/are an existing FMAA unit/s but an increase of membership warrants the formation of a new one.

4. When the Parish priest wishes the organization of a FMAA/FYM Unit in the parish.

Who may organize

1. The FMAA National Coordinating Team initiates to organize a unit in a parish according to the mentioned circumstances.

2. A certain FMAA Parish Unit of a nearby parish takes steps to organize one in neighboring parish provided the parish priest is well informed.

Formation of New FMAA/FYM Units

1. It is the responsibility of a parish unit particularly the FMAA Parish Coordinating Team to organize new units in nearby parishes or communities as part of their Mission Awareness Program.

2. Any organizing activity in relation to No. 1 should be made in close coordination with the FMAA National Coordinating Team and the parish authorities (parish priests, etc.) should be fully aware of the activity.

3. A minimum of 8 prospective members is required for a new unit to be recognized.

4. Each of the prospective members shall undergo the necessary formation (Aspirancy and Regular Level) and before full recognition and acceptance will be given to the new unit. Temporary coordinators should be assigned or chosen by the members.

5. After the full recognition, the election of officers shall be held after the 2nd phase and shall be conducted by a representative from the National Coordinating Team or by its appointed person belonging to the parish or community unit that helps organize the new unit.

6. Newly elected officers or new members for that matter should make their Oath taking during the nearest schedule of the Holy Mass officiated by the parish priest and witnessed by parish authorities like the parish pastoral council officers.

Steps in Organizing

1. Secure the necessary permission from the Parish Priest and provide him the necessary information regarding the intention of organizing.

2. Or, if there is a core group already existing, present the core group members to the parish priest and provide the necessary information about the group.

3. Make necessary consultation with the parish priest and make formal arrangements regarding pertinent details towards the immediate organization of a unit.

4. Take the necessary steps for recruitment, through the dissemination of proper information, and obtain the moral support and endorsement of the parish priest.

5. Set a timetable for recruitment, orientation, election, induction of new members and the necessary and required preparatory program for new members as to spiritual and organizational modules.

FIL-MISSION AUXILIARY ASSOCIATION
MSP Central Office, Rm. 316 Pope Pius XII Catholic Center
United Nations Avenue, Paco, Manila


	The Basic Organizing Principle The Fil-Mission Auxiliary Association, together with its youth arm, the Filipino Youth with a Mission (FYM), truly believes that the association is under the authority and guidance of the Roman Catholic Church, loyal to the Holy Father, and under the care of the local hierarchy through its official missionary arm, the Mission Society of the Philippines. The FMAA likewise believes in the principle of lay empowerment that we, as lay faithful in Christ, shall take the initiative and full responsibility in the affairs of the organization; and effectively and consciously help our Church in her missionary apostolate by strongly indulging in the promotion of missions. It also believes and adheres to the principle that the base of the association is the parish. It is in the parish where it can grow and mature and at the same time it can be utilized by the parish for mission promotion.
	Membership in the Organization The basic requirements for membership of the FMAA are the following: a. Any Filipino Catholic man or woman of good moral standing in the community b. 25 years of age and above for FMAA, and 13-24 years old for FYM c. Willing to show exemplary dedication and high level of commitment. Two levels of Membership Any member shall pass through the two levels of memberships namely: a. Aspirancy Level. The aspirants are those members who profess their intention of fully committing themselves to the vision of the association and who manifest the willingness to fulfill the objectives thereof and is undergoing the mandatory Basic Mission Orientation, FMAA's principal formation program. The aspirants must be ready and able to attend the meetings, series of formations and activities of the association. The association shall impose a certain period of time for evaluation before an aspirant can be elevated to the next level of membership. b. Regular Level. The regular members are those aspirants who must have undergone the Rites of Commissioning, and have become full-fledged members of good standing in the association. They must be absolutely committed to the vision as well as the accomplishment of the objectives thereof. Basic Guidelines in becoming an FMAA or FYM member 1. A prospective member may be invited, recruited or may volunteer to become a member. 2. As required, the said person must undergo the Aspirancy level where he or she will attend a Basic Mission Orientation Seminar to be given by the parish or by the National Coordinating Team. 3. After attending the seminar, the person will be asked if he or she is still interested to become a member. If interested membership form must be filled up and submitted to the secretary of the organization. 4. Aspirant members shall then undergo Rites of Commissioning and shall become a full-fledge member of the association. When to organize a new FMAA/FYM unit 1. When there has never been an FMAA Unit in a parish. 2. When there are people interested to form a unit but resides or hold office in an office/barangays/puroks that is far or not accessible going to parish provided the unit is recognized, authorized, and controlled by the parish. 3. When there is/are an existing FMAA unit/s but an increase of membership warrants the formation of a new one. 4. When the Parish priest wishes the organization of a FMAA/FYM Unit in the parish.	Who may organize 1. The FMAA National Coordinating Team initiates to organize a unit in a parish according to the mentioned circumstances. 2. A certain FMAA Parish Unit of a nearby parish takes steps to organize one in neighboring parish provided the parish priest is well informed. Formation of New FMAA/FYM Units 1. It is the responsibility of a parish unit particularly the FMAA Parish Coordinating Team to organize new units in nearby parishes or communities as part of their Mission Awareness Program. 2. Any organizing activity in relation to No. 1 should be made in close coordination with the FMAA National Coordinating Team and the parish authorities (parish priests, etc.) should be fully aware of the activity. 3. A minimum of 8 prospective members is required for a new unit to be recognized. 4. Each of the prospective members shall undergo the necessary formation (Aspirancy and Regular Level) and before full recognition and acceptance will be given to the new unit. Temporary coordinators should be assigned or chosen by the members. 5. After the full recognition, the election of officers shall be held after the 2nd phase and shall be conducted by a representative from the National Coordinating Team or by its appointed person belonging to the parish or community unit that helps organize the new unit. 6. Newly elected officers or new members for that matter should make their Oath taking during the nearest schedule of the Holy Mass officiated by the parish priest and witnessed by parish authorities like the parish pastoral council officers. Steps in Organizing 1. Secure the necessary permission from the Parish Priest and provide him the necessary information regarding the intention of organizing. 2. Or, if there is a core group already existing, present the core group members to the parish priest and provide the necessary information about the group. 3. Make necessary consultation with the parish priest and make formal arrangements regarding pertinent details towards the immediate organization of a unit. 4. Take the necessary steps for recruitment, through the dissemination of proper information, and obtain the moral support and endorsement of the parish priest. 5. Set a timetable for recruitment, orientation, election, induction of new members and the necessary and required preparatory program for new members as to spiritual and organizational modules.
	FIL-MISSION AUXILIARY ASSOCIATION MSP Central Office, Rm. 316 Pope Pius XII Catholic Center United Nations Avenue, Paco, Manila