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Family Life

The Family Life Office exists to help families through the different stages and trials of life, to equip them to hand on the faith, and to support them when life becomes difficult.

The office oversees various marriage preparation programs that occur throughout the Diocese, as well as encouraging marriage enrichment opportunities. The office produces resources for new parents, as well as for families celebrating the holidays.

The office also promotes pro-life causes in the Diocese, including Respect Life Sunday in October, and the Walking With Moms In Need Initiative.

Family Life sponsors Anniversary Masses in Altoona and Johnstown to recognize couples celebrating milestone marriages. The Office also works with Family Ministries already in place in parishes to help train Family Life Ministry Coordinators.

For all those mourning the loss of their spouse, the office sponsors Masses for Widows and Widowers, and can send a “Heaven’s Treasure Box” to anyone who has lost a child through miscarriage. There are also videos for grieving during the holidays, and for what to say to a person who has lost a loved one. 

Family Life Office

Maureen Roberts

Administrator
mroberts@dioceseaj.org

2024 Marriage Preparation Series - Dates Available Now!

To view the 2024 Marriage Preparation Series Dates, Click HERE.

For more information and to register online, visit our Marriage Preparation ministry page HERE.

The Collection Basket: February 2024 

Ideas for Living Better from the Family Life Office 

To view the February 2024 Collection Basket, click HERE.

 

Marriage Preparation

Marriage Preparation

Natural Family Planning

Natural Family Planning

Marriage

Marriage

Parenting Resources

Parenting Resources

Expectant Moms In Need Resources

Expectant Moms In Need Resources

Pro-Life Ministry

Pro-Life Ministry

Divorced and Separated Ministry

Divorced and Separated Ministry

Single Parents

Single Parents

Grief and Consolation Ministry

Grief and Consolation Ministry

Mental Illness/ Addiction Assistance

Mental Illness/ Addiction Assistance

Pornography Addiction

Pornography Addiction

Publications for Purchase

Publications for Purchase

Domestic Violence, Abuse, and Trafficking

Domestic Violence, Abuse, and Trafficking

Children of Divorce

Children of Divorce

End of Life Ministry

End of Life Ministry

Resources/Ministry for Persons With Disabilities

Resources/Ministry for Persons With Disabilities
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