It focuses on the couple, with emphasis on husband and wife growing together in their Christian lives. It provides continuing support and formation, recognizing that programs can only plant a seed, but that growth is a long and difficult process. It concentrates on evangelization, reaching out to more and more couples, in line with the Church's call for lay people to participate actively in the building of God's kingdom on earth. In Manila where it started, CFC is a member of the Council of the Laity of the Philippines. Futhermore, CFC is present and operates in many different parishes and dioceses, fully recognized by and operating under the authority of the parish priests and bishops.
Strong couples make for strong families, which make for a strong parish.
A basic CFC objective is to be relevant to the life of the Church, specifically in the parish. CFC members are expected to support their parish priest and be available for parish services. CFC can be effectively used in the strategic evangelization of parishioners who are potentially strong servants and workers for the parish. CFC has proven to be an effective tool for fostering unity among mandated organizations and other parish groups, by redirecting leaders to focus on the Lord rather than on their service. One of CFC's major services in the parish is pre-marriage counselling for couples about to be married.