The family is the fundamental unit of Church and society and the primary place of Christian development.
“Family” includes: single, divorced, widowed, married, with or without children, young or elderly, two-parent families, single-parent families, step-families, families with special needs and families in the various life cycles of development.

The Adult and Family Ministry Office strives to affirm, support, and strengthen all facets of family within the parish community by providing services, programs and opportunities for formation, enrichment, healing and spiritual renewal. 

“The well-being of the individual person in the human and Christian society is intimately linked with the healthy condition produced by marriage and family.”  Vatican II, Gaudium et Spes, para.12

Check out how one mom/grandma sees her family life as grace.          

A Recap of Pope Francis’ book, The Joy of Love - Amoris Laetitia. 
Click here for an article summarizing Pope Francis’ Amoris Laetitia. This is the Holy Father’s groundbreaking new document reflecting on family life. It reminds us that the Church should avoid simply judging people and imposing rules on them without considering their struggles. The goal is to help families – and in fact, everyone – experience God’s love and know that they are welcome members of the Church.

Volunteers and staff provide outreach in the following ministry areas:

Marrieds Ministry - sponsors the Annual Candlelight Dinner in February, and married couples gather monthly for dinner and fellowship. Please watch the bulletin for dates ...typically the second Saturday of the month.  www.foryourmarriage.org

Family Faith -  Strong Catholic Families Strong Catholic Youth provides a Resource Booklet that includes a  Family Faith Inventory (p. 8) and a Family Faith Development Plan (p.11).

                          

Family Sacramental Formation -  Holy Family of Nazareth forms all parents/guardians of students (those in Catholic schools and in the Religious Education program) for sacraments their children will celebrate in that year. 

Women's Ministry
     ACTS Retreats for women - offered annually
     Mothers of Holy Family - Our Joy is Love!  You are inivited every second Tuesday and fourth Thursday at 6:30 pm at Holy Family of Nazareth for sharing and support of your God-given role as mother.  Join us for sharing ... prayer, fellowship, faith, and community building.  Child care provided with reservation to 972-370-5049.

Respect Life Committee - works in collaboration with other parishes, agencies, and the Diocese to promote the sacredness of all life. Questions?  Please contact our parish coordinator, Paul Bertanzetti at 214-448-8831. 
 
Bereavement Ministry -  Provides resources for individuals, families and groups to process grief in a healthy and holistic manner. Assists families with funeral liturgy planning. 
 
Separated and Divorced Ministry  - education and enrichment  programs to those who wish to experience growth and conversion while change is occurring in their lives. We are currently reviewing our ministry while finding the right volunteer to lead a New Beggininsg for Separated and Divorced Catholics.
   The Family Ministry Office helps those pursuing an Annulment after a divorce to understand the process and begin the petition to the Diocese.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul(SVdP) - The Holy Family of Nazareth Conference of the SVdP is Irving’s local arm of the international SVdP.  This parish based operation of Roman Catholic volunteers focuses on providing aid to those suffering from extremely difficult circumstances and in dire need of assistance.Click here if you need assistance or would like to donate goods or time to help this ministry.
 
Prison Ministry - Brings hope and the Word of God to those in prison through Eucharistic Services and Bible Studies. Contact the HFN Coordinator

Silver Seniors -  A collaborative effort of Senior Citizen's from St. Luke and HFN meets monthly for a potluck luncheon and fellowship and gathers periodically for other activities.  

Networking, Education, and Special Services - Referral and resources for families affected by loss of job, abuse, broken relationships, and other special needs.

Confidential Counseling Referrals

Links to other places.... 
www.smartmarriages.com
http://www.nfcym.org/family/index.ht