About Us

The Bukas Loob Sa Diyos Covenant Community, BLD Washington District, or simply referred to as "BLD Washington", is a community of disciples inspired by the Holy Spirit to be living witnesses for transformation in Christ to bring about a world of justice, human development and true peace.

In response to the challenges of our particular place, time, and culture, we will evangelize families and build communities of faith through Encounters, Life in the Spirit Seminars and Discipleship Formation; we will give formation on personal and family prayer, pro-life values, Catholic social teachings, and stewardship; we will actively participate in the life and mission of the Church in accord with our God-given gifts; and we will work on poverty alleviation through scholarships, housing for the poor, and advocacies for life, environment, and good governance.

Originating in Manila, Philippines in 1985, BLD districts today are found in Asia, North America and other parts of the world. BLD Washington holds annual or bi-annual weekend retreats for Marriage Encounter, Life in the Spirit Seminar, Family Encounter, Youth Encounter, Youth Life in the Spirit Seminar, Singles Encounter, Solo Parents Encounter, and John 6 Crossings. It is recognized as a Lay Movement Organization by the Archdiocese of Washington

Mission

In response to the challenges of our particular place, time, and culture:

For Our Families

  • We will evangelize families and build communities of faith through encounters, life in the spirit seminars and discipleship formation.
  • We will give formation on personal and family prayer, pro-life values, catholic social teachings, and stewardship

For Our BLD Communities

  • We will actively participate in the life and mission of the church in accord with our god-given gifts

For Our Country

  • We will work on poverty alleviation through scholarships, housing for the poor, and advocacies for life, environment, and good governance.

Renewed Mission

As a communion of encountered families, we are called by the Lord to build communities of disciples of Jesus Christ who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, will renew and strengthen our Christian faithful through programs of Christian Encounter (Marriage, Family, Solo/Single Parent, Singles and Youth Encounters, and Life in the Spirit Seminars) of Spiritual Growth, of Pastoral Care and of Poverty Alleviation.

Vision

We are a community of disciples inspired by the Holy Spirit to be living witnesses for transformation in Christ to bring about a world of justice, human development and true peace.

Charism

We are the Lord's under-shepherds. We will be witnesses to the Word that others may hear and understand. We will be counselors with the Spirit, that others may have healing and wholeness. We will be defenders in Christ of those who suffer injustice and oppression.