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 services and programs in English and Spanish, that provide education, resources, and support to families. See additional links on DOSP Marriage and Family Life Homepage
Strong Catholic Families Strong Catholic Youth
Strong Catholic Family Faith curated website
Divorced and Separated Ministry
NFP Agencies and Practitioners
Resource for parish to accompany families/individuals in forming faith
Faith Plan
Called to the Joy of Love Resource Guide
Resources to assess programs, processes, and ministries for family life needs in the parish:
A Family Perspective in Church and Society – summary (USCCB)
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)
Pastoral Planning using the National Pastoral Framework for Marriage and Family Life (Called to the Joy of Love) / Marco Pastoral Nacional para el Ministerio de Matrimonio y Vida Familiar and Parish Marriage and Family Life Inventory (USCCB). Called to the Joy of Love Resource Guide