MARRIAGE and FAMILY
The family is the basic cell of society. It is the cradle of life and love, the place in which the individual “is born” and “grows.” (Christifideles Laici)
The chairperson shall:
- promote programs that enrich and support all aspects of home and family life such as:
- encounter weekends for engaged couples
- marriage preparation courses
- marriage encounter weekends
- natural family planning methods
- programs for single-parent families
- parenting courses
- stress workshops
- offer gifts and welcoming pamphlets to newlyweds, couples celebrating their children’s baptism, confirmation, etc.
- arrange for speakers on topics related to marriage and the family; hold workshops
- celebrate National Family Week, special masses and liturgical celebrations for married couples, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, special anniversaries