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Learn NFP
“Why are you making me learn NFP?”
It’s a question I get a lot in my capacity as the Director of Fertility and Life…
The 3 Scariest Letters of Marriage Prep: NFP
Such a monumental and life-changing event as a wedding deserves a significant amount of thought and planning to be sure!…
Reenergize Your Family Life Director
"As a priest and pastor, what can I do for my Family Life or Marriage Ministry Director?"
If this is a question you have…

Cultural Sensitivity

Communication, Deacon, Helpful Information, Ministry Leaders, Practical Advice, Priest, Spirituality, Support

Ministry in a Multicultural Church Cultural diversity is a reality that touches not only our country but also the Church. Parishes have become a home to people from different cultural backgrounds. Today in our parishes, we find people who speak…

Networking With Fellow Family Life Ministers

Communication, Deacon, Ministry Leaders, Practical Advice, Priest, Spirituality, Support

You Are Not an Island: The Value of Networking With Fellow Family Life Ministers Picture an island in the middle of the ocean. The words that come to mind when you think of an island may be: disconnected, isolated, lonely, independent. While…

How the Pandemic Changed Engaged Catholic Couples

Communication, Deacon, Helpful Information, Ministry Leaders, News, Priest, Support

In 2022, we were blessed to serve over 6,000 engaged Catholic couples from 72 countries around the world. We recently reflected on the data collected from our course participants, and we saw a marked difference in a couple of key areas. As…

Red Flags in Marriage Prep

Deacon, Engaged, Helpful Information, Marriage Preparation, Ministry Leaders, Priest, Support

The ministry of marriage preparation is a lot like driving a car; just when you think the road is smooth and straight and free of obstacles, you discover bumps, twists and turns, and, of course, traffic lights. Most of the time, we hope for…

Renew Your Spirit During the Holidays

Deacon, Helpful Information, Ministry Leaders, Practical Advice, Priest, Spirituality, Support

The Church offers us Advent and Christmas as a time to be refreshed and renewed, but if you’re a priest, deacon, or lay minister, the holiday season can feel overwhelming. How do you use this time to serve others and feel renewed in your…

Talking To Engaged Couples About Contraception

Deacon, Helpful Information, Marriage Enrichment, Marriage Preparation, Married Life, Ministry Leaders, Natural Family Planning, Parenting, Practical Advice, Priest, Relationship Tips, Spirituality, Support

Talking about contraception is an important part of marriage preparation. Contraception in its various forms has become the status quo for sexual relationships outside of the Church. Some Catholic couples either don’t know or don’t agree…

How to Get Couples Involved at Your Parish

Deacon, Helpful Information, Ministry Leaders, Practical Advice, Priest, Spirituality

Who are your most active parishioners? Probably not your young couples. Sure, they come to Mass on the weekends. But beyond that? It takes all ages to make a community thrive. If you can tap into young couples’ energy and enthusiasm,…

Keeping Engaged Couples Catholic

Deacon, Helpful Information, Marriage Preparation, Practical Advice, Priest, Spirituality

Here you go again. You’re working with a couple who hasn’t darkened the door of a church in years. You guide them through the marriage prep process, preside at their Catholic wedding, then watch as they carry on with their life journey leaving…

Three Things Engaged Couples Want to Know, But Don’t Ask

Deacon, Helpful Information, Marriage Preparation, Ministry Leaders, Practical Advice, Priest

You have an engaged couple who wants to get married at your church. Wonderful! As a pastor, you have lots of experience talking with people in various stages of life. However, this engaged couple does NOT have much experience talking with…

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