Family Life
marriage and Family enrichment
"The Holy Family of Nazareth is truly the "prototype" of every Christian family which, united in the Sacrament of Marriage and nourished by the Word and the Eucharist, is called to carry out the wonderful vocation and mission of being the living cell not only of society but also of the Church, a sign and instrument of unity for the entire human race." ~ Pope Benedict XVI (on the Feast of the Holy Family 2007)
Upcoming Events
Marriage Jubilee Mass
Each October Bishop Paul Loverde celebrates Mass for couples who have been married for 25 or 50 years in the Diocese of Arlington. The Mass includes a certificate ceremony; refreshments with the Bishop in the parish hall afterward.
Pre-registration required for jubilarian couples through their parish. Please check your parish bulletins beginning in August for registration information.
resources & Links
Local retreats for deepening and renewing your marriage.
Local retreats to heal ailing or difficult marriages.
For Your Marriage
Practical Resources for Deepening and Preserving Your Marriage.
An initiative for men by the Knights of Columbus.
Catholic Charities Family Services
Sliding-scale fee counseling services for a mulitude of family needs.
Articles & Booklets
Sex & Cell Phones: Protecting Your Children
Booklet for parents from the iCare Coalition. Download in English or Spanish
Article on the importance of fathers by author & speaker Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse
Pope Benedict XVI speaks on Marital Fidelity, Divorce & Remarriage
"The Human Family: A Community of Peace"
Address by Pope Benedict XVI (1/1/2008)
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