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
Catholic Parenting Online seminar
Mon, Oct 6th – Mon, Oct 27th
The Office for Family Life is partnering with the Alpha Omega Clinic and the Catholic Distance University to offer a 3-week online interactive seminar for Catholic parents of young children. Taught by Elizabeth Kreeft Turcic, Ph.D, the seminar can be accessed day or night for your convenience.
$85 for Arlington Diocese residence; $135 for those out-of-diocese. Scholarships available. To register, please see the Catholic Distance University website.
Marriage Jubilee Mass
Sunday, October 26th at 2:30pm
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 (not guests) through their parish. Please check your parish bulletin beginning in July for registration information.
Annual Events
Can You Hear Me Now? Parent-Teen Communication Conference
Conference held each February for parents and their teenagers. Includes separate talks with discussion groups led by professional counselors and priests, as well as professional entertainment and mass celebrated by Bishop Paul Loverde for the whole family. Refreshments and care for younger children provided.
New & Expectant Parents Mass
Mass for new and expectant parents in the Diocese of Arlington. Held on a Sunday each May at a local parish. Celebrant, Bishop Paul S. Loverde, imparts a special blessing for families and expectant parents. Refreshments provided after the mass.
Resources
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
Catholic Charities Family Services
Sliding-scale fee counseling services for a mulitude of family needs.
Pope Benedict XVI speaks on Marital Fidelity, Divorce & Remarriage
"The Human Family: A Community of Peace"
Address by Pope Benedict XVI (1/1/2008)
Article on the importance of fathers by author & speaker Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse
An initiative for men by the Knights of Columbus.
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