As Church, one of the most centralizing aspects is the family unit. Each family is, as the Catechism of the Catholic Church calls it, a “domestic church”. Therefore, it is of vital importance that we pay a great deal of energy into the ministry toward families. In the world we live in today, the importance of the family has been diminished greatly causing problems and hardships we witness in everyday life. The goal of the Family Outreach Ministry is to provide support to families in order to draw them into the life and mission of the Church. This is accomplished through spiritual, catechetical, community outreach, and social means through the following events and programs:
If you are interested in joining the family outreach committee or are looking for additional information, contact Holly Smith, coordinator of Family Outreach, at the church office (724) 444-1971 X-115 or by email hollys@saintrich.org.