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:

Catechetical and Spiritual Gatherings

Speakers for parents
The Family Outreach Ministry provides speaker gatherings for parents that deal with both spiritual issues as well as everyday worldly secular issues that are pertinent to families and family life. Check the bulletin for upcoming talks, dates, and times.

Topics in the past have included:

• Spirituality of the Family
• Technology and Kids
• Marriage as a Call to Conversion

 

Social Gatherings

Movie Nights
Movie nights are gatherings that occur monthly on the third Friday of each month. These gatherings include movies that are great for the entire family, refreshments, and opportunities for fellowship. All we ask is that each family bring a pillow, blanket, or something comfortable to sit on. Movie nights are great opportunities to enjoy a free night out with the family as well as an opportunity to meet and connect with other families as well.

Trunk-or-Treat
Trunk-or-Treat is an annual event held around Halloween. All families are invited to dress up in their best costume, decorate the trunk of their car, and join us in the church parking lot. Each family is asked to bring candy to share as children trick or treat from car to car. Games, activities, s’mores around the bonfire, and a hayride are also available.

Community Outreach
Family Outreach provides various community outreach opportunities throughout the year. Contact Holly Smith for more details.