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Family Life
Our Mission
The Office of Family Ministry offers a range of services and resources
responding to the needs of parishes
for supporting all family members living out their Catholic faith.
Family Ministry Resources
FAITH Alive in the Home
Mentor Trainings
​Prepare volunteer parishioners for ministry supporting Catholic faith formation in the home .
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FAITH Alive in the Home supports parish outreach to young families with various approaches
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one-on-one evangelization in the home,
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small group parent accompaniment
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peer group connections
Trainings can be arranged for each parish's needs, or in regional areas.​​​
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 Roundtable: Families and Mental Health
How does your parish prioritize family life?
Resources for equipping Parents as teachers of faith in the Domestic Church
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