Parenting
"Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it."
(Proverbs 22:6)
Parenting: the Most Important Job in the World
As the saying goes, “children don’t come with an owner’s manual,” yet it's the most important job in the world. Raising kind, compassionate, and responsible children is a joyful but challenging journey - from infancy through adulthood. Parents often rely on their own upbringing, but many situations call for added guidance and support. The Family Life Office offers resources for parents facing a range of challenges:
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USCCB Resources - From topics such as balancing work and family to rights and duties of parents, information about a variety of family centered topics is available on the USCCB website
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Natural Family Planning (NFP) - For couples looking to conceive or space out children naturally, find out about the church-approved NFP. Classes offered year-round. See below for more.
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​Always Our Children - For parents whose son or daughter experiences same-sex attraction, the Always Our Children ministry offers compassionate, faith-filled support. While the Church calls all unmarried people—regardless of orientation—to live chastely, parents are encouraged to maintain loving, respectful relationships with their children. Retreats and resources are available, including guidance from the USCCB.
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Is there a ministry you would like to suggest, that you feel would help as a parent? Please share your feedback with us.
Natural Family Planning
Natural Family Planning (NFP) is a method of postponing or helping to achieve pregnancy, all of which are approved by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Along with postponing pregnancy, NFP can help couples struggling with infertility to achieve pregnancy or to naturally help couples hold off on adding more children to their family until they feel ready.
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Find out why these tried and true methods are safe, effective and more cost effective.