Marriage and Family

Marriage Enrichment

• 5 Love Languages – Recognize how different people and different personalities give and receive love in different ways
• Better Together by Dynamic Catholic – Equips couples with the tools needed to build a lasting, happy, and faith-filled marriage
• Engaged Marriage – Provides practical tips, tools and training to help married couples live a life they love, especially when they feel too busy to make it happen
• For Your Marriage – Provides educational and spiritual resources to couples at all stages of life to understand and live God’s plan for happy, holy marriages
• Hold Me Tight – Teaches couples how to enhance and repair their love relationships
• Naked Marriage Podcast – Undressing the truth about sex, intimacy and lifelong love
• What is Marriage? – A video course by The Abbot’s Circle that presents the foundations of marriage and family in human experience and human nature, marriage as a sacrament as well as practical advice to Christian couples about how to live a flourishing family life

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Parenting and Family Life

• 52 Sundays – Archdiocese of Detroit – A dynamic guide to help you and your family reclaim the Lord’s Day with prayer, activities, food and more
• As For Me and My House – A practical guide to help you lead your kids to Christ and navigate this winding and sometimes bumpy road
• Catholic Family Crate – Provides engaging, beautifully crafted catechesis tools that make growing in faith achievable and enjoyable
• Covenant Eyes – Equips individuals to protect themselves and their families from online dangers and to overcome pornography
• Families of Character – Provides families the best tools to make the home a loving and unified place for children to grow
• Focus on the Family Canada – Offers help and encouragement to millions of families as they build their lives on the foundation of Jesus Christ
• Fight the New Drug – Raises awareness on the harmful effects of pornography using only science, facts, and personal accounts
• Integrity Restored – Helps restore the integrity of individuals, spouses, and families that have been affected by pornography and pornography addiction
• The Gottman Institute – A research-based approach to reaching out to family members to help create and maintain greater love and health in relationships
• Momentum – A vibrant faith community for Catholic single mothers, founded by Catholic single mothers
• St. Monica’s Mission – Provides parents with an intentional opportunity to pray, fast, and sacrifice for the conversion of their adult children who are no longer practicing their faith

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Fertility, Pregnancy, and Child Loss

• Vancouver Fertility – Learn about the biological signs of fertility and be empowered with the knowledge and understanding about your bodies and reproductive health
• Elizabeth Ministry – Assists parents and families to heal their hearts and help move forward after the loss of a child
• The Fruitful Hollow – A Catholic resource and community for those who struggle with infertility
• Red Bird Ministries – Guides individuals and couples through the complexity and trauma that happens with the loss of a child from pregnancy through adulthood

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Marriage Support and Healing

• Counselling Directory – Archdiocese of Vancouver – A network of local Catholic and Christian counsellors where you can find a safe place to talk through issues and struggles
• Affair Recovery – Helps people heal from the pain of affairs and betrayal
• Bloom for Catholic Women – Provides healing for women who have been impacted by their husband's pornography use and/or addiction
• NAVIGATE Betrayal – Offers support from caring professionals and women who know the pain of sexual betrayal

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Marriage Enrichment
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Marriage Anniversary Mass

This special Mass is celebrated for couples reaching milestone marriage anniversaries: five-year increments from 5 to 60 years, and every year beyond 60 years.
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The Marriage Course

When life gets busy, it’s easy for married couples to forget about date nights. This seven-week program produced by Alpha International is designed for spouses seeking practical support to strengthen their relationship, keep the spark alive, and stay connected.
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Together for Good Workshop

This video course by FamilyLife Canada provides married couples with tools, exercises and guided conversations to help you and your spouse grow a healthier, more joy-filled and resilient marriage.
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Worldwide Marriage Encounter

This event allows you to renew the commitment, intimacy and passion in your marriage.

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Parenting and Family Life

Neufeld Parenting Course

This video course is for those who deal with toddlers through adolescents, including teachers and helping professionals.
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Catholic Family Summit

This event gathers families from around the Archdiocese to discover the beauty and power of God’s Word through activities for all ages.

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