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The office of Marriage and Family life assists parishes and its ministers in planning, developing, and implementing programs and events that promote the sanctity of holy matrimony and strengthen families, as well as addressing issues that impact the well being of children.
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Click on one of the Links below
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Child Well-BeingWorking with vicariates and their parishes to address issues that affect the well-being of children and youth in the parish or vicariate by collaborating with other agencies and churches to develop strategies to address the issues.
Current Issues being Addressed
Adoption -
Family Life Resources
Working with parishes to develop and implement programs, events and activities that strengthen the family.
Family Life Resources
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Infant Baptism Preparation ProgramsAssiting parishes to develop and implement Baptism Programs that engage parents and godparents in sharing our wonderful Catholic faith with their children.
Infant Baptism
Preparation Program Resources
Catechist Support
Pastoral Manual on Infant Baptism
Infant Baptism Registration Form (.doc) or (.pdf)
Sponsor Guidelines
Sponsor Affidavit (.doc) or (.pdf)
Sponsor Affidavit Spanish (Word Doc.) or (PDF)
Baptism Packet English
Baptism Packet Spanish
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Marriage Preparation Resources
Working with parishes to develope and implement Marriage Preparation Programs that enable couples through the grace of the sacrament to faithfully live out their marriage vows
Catechist Volunteer Support
Engaged Encounter
File Document Checklist
Marriage Encounter
Natural Family Planning
Marriage Prep Resources
Marriage Preparation Facilitator Training
Pastoral Manual on Marriage Preparation
Register for an Engaged Encounter Retreat
Register for a Marriage Encounter Retreat
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