Human Life International (HLI), 11th Asia Pacific Congress on Love, Life & Family, Bangalore, India

Theme : Family – A Conscious Choice for Happiness
Date: 12th – 15th November 2004

Venue: St. Francis Xavier Girls’ High School Auditorium,
49, Promenade Road,
Frazer Town,
Bangalore 560005

Convenor: Human Life International (HLI)

Organizer: Respect For Life India (RFLI)
C/o Good Shepherd Convent, Museum Road, Bangalore 560025, India.
Phone: 91-80-22246806
Mobile: 9844129904
E-mail: respectlifeindia@hotmail.com or lakanth@vsnl.net
For further details please contact:
Sr. M. Annunciata, rgs

Dear Friends,

RFLI takes this opportunity to welcome you to Bangalore for HLI 11th Asia Pacific Congress (ASPAC) on Love, Life and the Family from 12th to 15th November, 2004.

In a world where the forces of modernization and globalization threaten some of the basic family structures in Asia, this Congress is convening to visualize the dynamics of a healthy family and explore ways and means of working towards this goal.

India, as a multi-religious and multi-cultural nation is an apt location for pro-lifers to come together to promote a Culture of Life. The Congress in Bangalore will give you an opportunity to meet experts in this field and broaden your contacts, while acting in solidarity to voice the universal values of the family envisaged in Humanae Vitae. RFLI looks forward to being your host and to give you a memorable and enriching learning experience in Bangalore.

Participants likely to benefit from this Congress are married couples, youth, educators and formators, the Religious, and counsellors. Bangalore, located in the South of India, is sometimes referred to as the ‘Garden City’ for it’s beautiful parks and flowers.

Identify and Analyze and identify the interaction of factors internal and external, that affect the family, and their possible long-term implications/consequences for society
Recognize the elements of a conducive family climate, that will nurture a process of growth and maturity
Identify the different ways in which parents can inculcate healthy values in their children in the secure environment of their homes
Recognize a wide variety of resources the family can access and draw strength from, in order to sustain themselves as a healthy family

Human Life International 11th Asia Pacific Congress Programme
12th November, 2004 (Friday)	13th November, 2004 (Saturday)	14th November, 2004 (Sunday)	15th November, 2004 (Monday)
Theme:Contemporary Pressures Experienced By The Family	Theme: Families Moving Towards a Healthy Society	Theme:Empowering The Family	Theme:Nurturing A Practical Spirituality In The Family
7.30 am - Registration 9.00 am - Inauguration, Welcome by the President 9.30 am - Keynote address by Most Rev. Dr. Vincent Concessao, D.D. Archbishop of Delhi, India 11.10 am - The Effects of Globalization on the Family 2.00 pm - The Impact of Electronic Culture, the Media and Consumerism on the Young and their Parents 3.00 pm - Changing Family Lifestyles and their impact in Asia 4.30 pm - The Impact of Ideological Movements & Practices on the Family Theme Song 5.45 pm - Eucharistic Celebration	8.30 am - Praise & Worship 9.00 am - Prayer 9.15 am The Sacredness of Marriage & Family in a multi-religious context 11.00 am - Understanding Mixed Marriages 11.45 am - Communication in the Family 2.00 pm - Case Studies in Marital Conflicts 3.00 pm - Marriage Preparation and Choosing a Suitable Partner 4.30 pm - Families Moving Towards a Healthy Society 5.15 pm - Summing up 5.30 pm - Eucharistic Celebration	8.30 am - Praise & Worship 9.00 am - Eucharistic Celebration by Most Rev. Dr. Ignatius Pinto, Archbishop of Bangalore 10.15 am - Parenting – Living Shared Values with our Children 11.15 am - Parenting – Catering to Special Needs 2.00 pm - Coping with Crisis Situations and Tackling Dysfunction in the Family 4.30 pm - Entertainment	8.30 am - Praise & Worship 9.00 am - Prayer 9.15 am - Family Dynamics Formation of Conscience Understanding Family Traditions The Spirituality of Relationships 11.00 am - Developing Spirituality in the Family & The Power of Family Prayer – from a multi-religious perspective 2.00 pm - Sharing Pro-life Activities in Asia Evaluation & Follow up 3.30 pm Valedictory Function, Chief Guest Cardinal Varkey Vithayathil Vote of Thanks