Family Life
Families together follow the Way of the Lord, learned from God's Word shared among them.
The Office of Family Ministry offers a range of services and resources responding to the needs of families and parishes for supporting all family members living out their Catholic faith.
Family Ministry Resources
National Marriage Week
February 7-14
World Marriage Day February 8
USCCB & CFLA resources
The observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, Feb. 8) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. This year's theme is "Man and Woman He Created Them: Together with Purpose".
A host of resources in English and Spanish are available from the Secretariat on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth.
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Couples Retreat
Joy in Spousal Love
Retreat includes
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Prepared topics, schedule and detailed support
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A meal and dialogue between spouses
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Speaker sharing experiences of faithful married life
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Spiritual enrichment with the Lord in Adoraton and Benediction​​
Contact Family LIfe Office for more information
Sr. Maureen Martin
314-792-7612
srmaureenmartin@archstl.org
Family Focus in the Parish
Resource Links :
Families at the Center of Faith Formation
Lifelong Faith Associates ... offers
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digital ministry training videos
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best practices in family ministry
NFCYM (National Family Catholic Youth Ministry)
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National Catholic Framework for Work with Youth and Young Adults: Listen, Teach, Send
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Accompaniment Project resources for parishes
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Sacred Table Grant Initiative
Papal & USCCB Documents
Amoris Laetitia -- Pope Francis Chapter by Chapter with Video Guides ​
Putting Children and Families First
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USCCB: Phases of Sacramental Preparation
How does your parish prioritize family life?
Resources for equipping Parents as teachers of faith in the Domestic Church
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