Family & Marriage Enrichment

GREAT DATE NIGHTS Great Date Nights are an opportunity for couples to have time out to build their marriage and to enrich their relationship. It’s a unique program that combines fun dates and marriage education skills. Each session begins with a short date launch (approximately 15 minute segment on DVD) where the theme or skill for that particular date is introduced. Then couples go off to experience their own “great date”! Registration includes a copy of the book Happy Together; The Catholic Blueprint for a Loving Marriage by John Bosio to use throughout the program. Cost is $35/couple.  Childcare is provided and included in the cost of the program. Thanks for a great season of Dates! We look forward to our next session of Great Date Nights! ACTIVE PARENTING NOW!  Offered once/year Dates Coming for Spring 2012 9:15 am-11:30  -OR-  7:00-9:00pm  Call 847-8205 for more information Do you ever wonder if there’s a better way to handle those daily parenting problems? Maybe your son dawdles around whenever it’s time to get dressed for school… your daughter is suddenly using disrespectful language… or maybe the children seem to forget to do their chores and argue every minute of the day. Or maybe you’d like to prepare for the upcoming teen years. You can become more successful at parenting with Active Parenting Now in 3, the acclaimed video and discussion program by parenting expert Dr. Michael Popkin. In just three powerful sessions, you will learn simple yet effective parenting skills that will lead to more harmony and happiness for you and your children. If you are interested in learning more about this exciting and fun class, please contact the coordinator of Family Life to find out when it will be offered again at the parish. THE THIRD OPTION Many of us manage marriage as a series of choices between his desires and her desires, between “peace at any price” and “letting it all hang out.”  Because they move us to extremes, these options don’t bring us together.  With The Third Option, you can learn how to break through the clutter of past baggage and misunderstandings and build an effective, loving relationship.  The Third Option is: A skills-based group program 14 session cycle; couples can start at any time Helpful for any marriage – from brink of divorce to solid ground. Both spouses do not need to attend Educational focus rather than counseling No fee Meets in LaVerna Center from 7:00-9:00 pm Meetings will be held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Schedule and room assignment may vary – please check the Events Page of the website. The Third Option is being sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Raleigh. For more information, call Linda Bedo at 821-9753 or email linda.bedo@raldioc.org or call the coordinator of Family Life at St. Francis of Assisi. Learn new ways to build the kind of  marriage you always wanted to have.

MORE INFORMATION   Other events for married couples are offered throughout the year, including a Valentine celebration and Anniversary Mass, and will be advertized in both the bulletin and the Events Page of the website. For more resources on marriage and family enrichment, marriage preparation and other inspirational ideas, please go the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ new website For Your Marriage.