Catholic Confraternity of Christian Fathers (CCCF) 

Catholic Confraternity of Christian Fathers (CCCF) was founded at the Holy Cross Cathedral, Archdiocese of Lagos, by Archbishop Emeritus, Anthony Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie on 14th September 1991, and had its first investiture on 22nd August 1993 at the Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos after two years of probation.

Today, Catholic Confraternity of Christian Fathers (CCCF) is in many parishes and is one of the approved Lay apostolate Societies in Lagos Archdiocese. It is a platform for Catholic men who are wedded in the Church and are encouraged to live a holy and upright life fashioned after the example of St. joseph, the chase spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

CCCFstartedd in St Mary’s Catholic Church Isolo in 2016 and had our first Investiture on 28th November 2021. We have continued to grow our numbers from strength to strength since inauguratio,  and we are now vibrant and very active in the deanery and archdiocese.

CCCF is a devotional society whose primary objective is prayerful devotions as defined by His Grace, Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins, Archbishop of the Lagos Metropolitan See, in the new Archdiocese Parish Guidelines.

OUR MAIN APOSTOLATE/VISION

Our main apostolate is to promote the work of evangelization through fathers, encourage good Catholic family life, and focus on the duties of fathers in families.

OUR OBJECTIVES:

To promote Christian family life

To encourage men to be active in the Catholic Church

To foster unity and brotherhood among members

To help men grow in their faith

ACTIVITIES

• Prayer and reflection: The CCCF encourages its members to pray daily and to reflect on their faith.

• Education: The CCCF offers a variety of educational programs for its members, including retreats, conferences, conventions, and workshops.

• Service: The CCCF encourages its members to serve their communities in a variety of ways, such as volunteering at local charities and tutoring children.

• Socialization: The CCCF provides opportunities for its members to socialize and build relationships with other Catholic men.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership of CCCF is open to only men who are baptized and wedded in the holy Catholic Church.

MEETING DAYS

We have our meeting every fourth Sunday of the Month immediately after 8:00am Mass at Domus Marie. 

GREETING

Our way of greeting is “Ite….….Ad Joseph!” Which means, Go to Joseph.