Trained Volunteers help parents lead their toddler and pre-school children to form a loving relationship with Jesus by modeling engaging activities based on simple scripture and prayer. This is offered in two optional ways:
In-home personal visits to mentor parents
Parish-sponsored parent & child group sessions
Faith Alive in the Home Facilitators Formation:
A one-day training prepares volunteers in effective early-childhood faith formation approaches they can model for parents to use in the home. A simple curriculum and sample lesson plans are provided. Individuals or parish representatives may call Family Life Office for information.
Parent and Family Retreat Models
Couples Retreat Models for Parishes:
Joy of Love Parish Evening of Reflection template is available from the Family Life office and focuses on Intimate Presence of Christ in the Eucharist reflected in the marriage relationship.
Family Retreat Resources – Contact Family Life Office for these models:
In-home models easily adapted for individual families
Family pilgrimage ideas
Contact the Family Life Office for retreat support and flexible formats
Catholic Conversations
Family Life is Sacred Couples’ Dialogue:
This series of One-on-One couple conversations explores the sacramental aspects of marriage and family life leading to practical applications for living intentionally as a Catholic Family.
Conversations are based on Pope John Paul II’s Familiaris Consortioand Pope Francis’ Amoris Laetitia+ on-line resources, videos and some recommended books.
The series can be used by couples in 5-10 segments, and may be adapted for small couples’ groups as well.
Synodal Conversations – Pastoral Team & Young Catholics:
Facilitated Conversations are intended to engage young Catholics with pastoral leaders, encouraging them in the words of Pope Leo:
“…to join in the work of the whole Church in seeking out those who no longer come to us…to become ‘fishers’ of other families.” This deep listening is intended to help all open to “new ways of seeing things and different ways of acting” to respond to challenges of a new generation.
Pastor and team invite young parents – individually or in groups- to share the experience and challenges of living faith in today’s culture and Church.With coaching from a consultant, pastoral teams develop strategic evaluations of parish services to meet new challenges and needs of this generation.Juried Resources are made available by NFCYM
