Growing in Family Holiness
The Office of Marriage and Family Life is dedicated to meeting the needs of families. We validate the family as holy in all of the various dimensions that constitute the family unit. We recognize the multicultural makeup of our diocese and offer resources, initiatives, processes, and programs in English and Spanish to accompany, form, and support families. See additional links on DOSP Marriage and Family Life Homepage
Assessing and Planning for ministry, processes, and programs with families
A Family Perspective in Church and Society (USCCB Summary)
Family Impact Questions (SCF)
Preguntas de Impacto para las Familias (SCF)
Stages of Family Growth Life Cycle (NACFLM/CFLA) and worksheet for parish assessment and planning
Etapas del Ciclo de Crecimiento Familiar (NACFLM/CFLA)
Called to the Joy of Love: National Pastoral Framework for Marriage and Family Life / Llamados a la Alegría del Amor: Marco Pastoral Nacional para el Ministerio de Matrimonio y Vida Familiar (USCCB)
Called to the Joy of Love Parish Marriage and Family Life Inventory (USCCB) – to assist parishes in identifying resources that are currently available and to plan for growth
Called to the Joy of Love Resource Guide (USCCB)
Faith Plan to accompany families/individuals in ongoing faith formation
Faith Plan
Strong Catholic Family Faith curated website for parish and school leaders to partner with parents in bringing home the faith
Divorced and Separated Ministry
NFP Agencies and Practitioners
ForYourMarriage/PorTuMatrimonio helps couples at all stages of life to understand and live God’s plan for happy, holy marriages and families by providing educational and spiritual resources.