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Para las parejas que prefieran vivir un retiro de formación matrimonial virtual (en línea) - por razones de distancia y tiempo; favor de ver el siguiente enlace del programa que se ofrece en español - o bilingüe también...

Online parish certification course for clergy, family life directors, and parish marriage prep coordinators. The online certification training includes core content, bonus content and ongoing support from our Parish Support Team.

Celebrate and reverence God's vision of human sexuality...

La familia como “iglesia doméstica” es un lugar de encuentro con Cristo dentro de la comunidad de una familia cristiana en particular, un lugar donde cada miembro de la familia tiene un papel importante. En otras palabras, la “misión” de la familia en la tarea de la evangelización es ser lo que es llamada a ser, esto es, vivir al diario como familia cristiana, o, como lo dijo a menudo San Juan Pablo II, “¡Familias, sean lo que son!”

Here are some helpful tips on how to grow in holiness, as a couple... The adventure of a lifetime (Marriage) has many ups and downs. As Catholics we are called to give of ourselves to each other as Christ gave/gives to His bride, the Church (all of us!) Click here to learn how...

“Marriage Is the Icon of God’s Love” - cherish your beloved spouse (husbands and wives) and make time during Lent (or any time) to have a spiritual retreat in your own home... on your own time... Click here for details.

The 2nd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will be celebrated on Sunday, July 24, 2022 - will officially begin this year's National NFP Awareness Week. We know that the joy of our Catholic faith is transmitted from generation to generation by our grandparents... How can we celebrate our elderly and grandparents throughout this year's NFP week, too? Check out some ideas here

We invite men and women who are widowed, to join in conversation, prayerful support, and sharing of ideas to walk with one another in faith. We offer gatherings once a month - typically - on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

The Diocese of Kalamazoo - Secretariat for Parish Life & Lay Leadership, has been selected as a 2022 Catholic Marriage Initiative (CMI) Fund Grant Recipient! With a goal of "Investing in Marriage", the CMI Fund was established to dramatically increase the availability of and participation in high quality Catholic Marriage Ministries throughout the United States. The Grant proposal we submitted has been found to exemplify the sort of efforts these investors consider worthy of their funding.

"Called to the Joy of Love" "Llamados a la Alegria del Amor" is the 2022 theme for celebrating National Marriage Week. The observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, Feb. 13) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family.

En colaboración con varias oficinas de pastoral familiar en Michigan y Ohio, hemos creado estas herramientas para celebrar familias durante este tiempo dedicado a familias anticipando el Congreso Mundial de Familias en Junio 2022.

As we celebrate families leading up to the World Meeting of Families, and beyond... we have put together a free toolkit for parishes to celebrate family love and the vocation to holiness, with 3 simple ideas: Family Prayer Challenge, Family Small Groups, and a Family Gather at the Table (Parish Potluck). Spanish edition also available...

Pensando en la felicidad de ustedes y en el bienestar futuro de sus familias, la Diócesis ofrece esta formación de un fin de semana. El programa de  Matrimonio Lleno de Alegría es un retiro de preparación matrimonial para parejas comprometidas. El programa está enraizado en las virtudes y en la Teología del Cuerpo, e incorpora una rica teológica católica con una solida psicología.

Family Rosary at Home is a 'A Kit for Parishes' to assist in promoting praying the Rosary in families during October, the month dedicated to the Holy Rosary

Coming in 2022, we are offering once again, the Joy Filled Marriage formation weekends for the engaged. Register early to reserve a place. Limited seating.

“To have … To hold … To honor, Natural Family Planning, Supporting God’s gifts of love and life in marriage” is the theme of this year’s National Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, an educational campaign of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to celebrate God’s vision for marriage and promote the methods of Natural Family Planning. Are you interested in learning more?

You are invited to join us for the upcoming virtual townhall "Called to the Joy of Love: The New USCCB Pastoral Framework for Marriage & Family Life Ministry". The townhall will be hosted via Zoom Webinars on Thursday, June 24 at 2:00 PM EDT and is open to all. Click for more details and registration link.

Inviting all couples to another formation and enrichment virtual 7-session series beginning on July 29th, 2021. Registration is required in order to receive the link to participate. This course will serve as the marriage preparation requirement for engaged couples looking to grow in their relationship as they get ready for their wedding day.

Pope Francis has established a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will take place for the first time on Sunday, July 25, 2021. To learn more about Catholic Grandparents Association (CGA) and for resources on how to celebrate this important day, please click here.