Parenting

Parenting resources and materials are available for families and facilitators through the Christian Formation Resource Library, located directly adjacent to the Family Life Office. Contact Louise Ritz, Director of Family Life 435-3533, to arrange for facilitation of the following parenting programs:

*Parenting 1,2,3 (parents of children birth to 4 years)

*Active Parenting Today (ages 5-12 years)

*Active Parenting of Teens (13 years+)

*Making God Visible: Parenting Young Children (Renew)

*Family Meetings

Taking Care of God's World

The flyer is for families with 5 - 13 year olds, with the expectation that parents will use it as a discussion and /or activity tool.

Click here to view Achived Flyers in English and Spanish

Gathering Around The Table/Strengthen Family Bonds
www.floridafamilyday.com

Flyer: Traits of a Healthy Family & Secrets of a Succesful Marriage click here

Step-Parenting

Facts about stepfamilies:

- 46 of every 100 marriages today are remarriages for one or both partners. Of those, 24 are remarriages for both persons.

- By the year 2010 there will be more stepfamilies in the U.S. than any other type of family.

- One out of 6 children under the age of 18 is a stepchild

- More than 1 out of 2 Americans today are now, have been, or will eventually be in one or more step-situations during their lifetime.

- Interesting in Learning More? Please contact the Family Life Office at (850) 435-3532 or stop by to pick up the timely and informative

HPV VACCINE INFORMATION FROM THE CATHOLIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

ANSWERS FOR SAME SEX ATTRACTION:

Are you or a loved one experiencing homosexual attractions and looking for answers?  Courage, a ministry of the Roman Catholic Church and endorsed by the Ponifical Council for the Family, ministers to those with same-sex attractions.  Confidential help can be found by visiting the website at: http://home.catholicweb.com/courage_pt/ or contacting the
Department of Family Life by Phone: 9850) 435-3532.

Related Link: www.cathmed.org ~ (Catholic Medical Association)

Information for Financial Management and Basics of Money Management
Especially relevant for Married Couples and those contemplating marriage.

English:
www.handsonbanking.org
Espanol:
www.elfuturoentusmanos.org

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