The family is the fundamental unit of Church and society and the primary place of Christian formation and 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)

Volunteers and staff provide ministry in areas of:

Family Faith: in formation for Sacrament of Baptism, Matrimony, which includes Christian parenting for forming and living faith at home.                        

Bereavement Ministry: Provides resources for individuals, families and groups to process grief in a healthy and holistic manner. Assists families with funeral liturgy planning. 

Networking, Formation, and Special Services: Referral and resources for families affected by loss of a loved one, 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