MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE
J24 is a reference to the 24th chapter of the Book of Joshua. Before the nation of Israel enters the Promised Land, the Lord asks the people to make a clear choice, to serve the Lord God wholeheartedly, or to serve other gods. Joshua announces the choice of his family by declaring, “As for me and my household, we shall serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)
Fr. Anthony developed the J24 Family Pledge as a way for families to publicly commit to certain principles and practices which will help them be true domestic churches within a culture that increasingly rejects God and His ways. Christ the King should reign in our hearts and in our homes. For more information click here J24
OLMC Marriage & Family Life Ministry has had reoccurring workshops to promote and support our families including Love and Logic Parenting Workshops, as well as Marriage Enrichment.
The Marriage and Family Life Committee is responsible for overseeing the various ways in which the parish helps its parishioners live the vocation of family life as the basic social unit ordained by God for human flourishing and the salvation of souls. The types of programs that fall within their purview are marriage preparation/enrichment/healing; parenting skills training; assistance in creating family dynamics of prayer, mutual love, service, and faith sharing; addressing the effects of technology and other influences; helping with transitions and loss (such as divorce/separation/death/empty nesters); assisting families with particular needs and struggles; and connecting families with other families.
The MFL Committee began its work in early 2018 by revamping the marriage preparation process and conducting a survey and listening session to assess the needs of parish families and begin to formulate solutions. The ongoing role of the committee will be to organize volunteers and work with staff to create new programs and evaluate the effectiveness of such programs. They hope to engage a large number of parishioners to share their diverse gifts in building up this ministry. If you are interested in getting involved, contact the committee at the e-mail below and let them know your specific area of interest and the relevant experience and skills you have.
For more information contact olmcmfl@gmail.com.