Please scroll down for upcoming events and other resources.
"If you want to change the world, go home and love your family. -Mother Teresa"
Please note: For questions about an upcoming wedding or other wedding information, contact your local parish office, or the parish where you plan to have your wedding.
Continuing the vision of the 2nd Synod of the Diocese of Reno the Office of Marriage and Family Life supports parishes in ministering to families to promote the Sacrament of Matrimony, provide for stronger marriages and families, and accompany those who are preparing for marriage.
Deacon Joseph Bell, Director of Marriage and Family Life. 775-372-9786 josephb@catholicreno.org
One Minute Prayer for Couples: https://www.canafeast.com/pray?r_done=1
Upcoming Events
- A Family Journey Through Lent: https://catholicfamilycrate.com/?aff=85
- Be Light Couples Retreat: https://app.witnesstolove.org/courses/15
- Catholic Fatherhood Summit: https://watch.heroicmen.com/catholic-fatherhood-summit
- Pray with the Saints from the McGrath Institute for Church Life. Praying with the Saints is a free, four-part series that leads people in to ways of prayer characteristic of particular saints. Each saint will be featured over the course of a three-week module that includes videos introducing the saint and orienting participants to their prayer. Register at https://churchlife-info.nd.edu/praying-with-the-saints?utm_campaign=Prayer%20of%20the%20Saints&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8ZqNuLO9ve8GehDpyfvMpqBSp_9Ham46IqYUcrTzTplmzqYXehkEzHGrLly0qslORbPMVD9M_SEzcFUbQvODv9QB_SnQ&_hsmi=103451351&utm_content=103451351&utm_source=hs_email&hsCtaTracking=4c1ee8c3-6d46-4478-9abb-3ef02d5f2581%7C8b999b00-709c-4ece-b6d4-c367d52001c2
- Seven Day Virtual Marriage Retreats: https://www.foryourmarriage.org/seven-day-virtual-marriage-retreat/
- Life Giving Wounds Online Retreat for Adult Children of Divorced or Separated Parents. Information and Registration: https://www.lifegivingwounds.org/onlineretreat
- My House Workshop
If You've Had Enough, There is Hope
The My House Workshop for Men is a 3-day confidential, intensive for men striving to overcome and heal from unwanted sexual behaviors. It is geared to maximize your investment of time and money, as it will enhance the work you might have started or jump start your journey towards healing. Information and registration at: https://centerforhealingkc.com/my-house/my-house-workshop
Catholic Moms: Help for divorced Catholics: https://divorcedcatholic.com/
Natural Family Planning
For help or information concerning Natural Family Planning:
The Couple to Couple League https://ccli.org/
For more information contact Mark and Gail in Carson City at (775) 841-4631 or mgstruble@att.net
Resources for Families during the COVID 19 Crises from the USCCB
http://www.usccb.org/about/communications/covid-19-crisis-resources-from-catholic-publishers.cfm
3D Nativity Coloring Kit from McGrath Institute: https://churchlife-info.nd.edu/3d-nativity-coloring-kit-creche-2018?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_fgoqcqeobEGJFbwMVtw7dpDJ9elNKHPWmb624K0KU6X_XeDPYWs_vZjiiZrowFZhmaRIyrT_RokEDkrNwTYGK2b1aUw&_hsmi=103124005&utm_content=103124003&utm_source=hs_email&hsCtaTracking=17e076c8-ad0b-4001-b46e-0ec5b218f932%7Cf13c9f65-19e2-49ae-98d7-e8e45331eee0
Tools for Building a Domestic Church: http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/vocations/parents/tools-for-building-a-domestic-church.cfm
- Family Fully Alive: https://www.kofc.org/en/what-we-do/faith-in-action-programs/family/family-fully-alive.html
- The Domestic Church: https://www.domestic-church.com/
- Sacred Art in the Home: https://aleteia.org/2020/10/11/why-having-sacred-art-in-your-home-changes-the-way-you-live/?fbclid=IwAR1gR-BZWv9sqniKlUWXYeKRPQD9pXax9DMCo4W94AloZ64Ylh_ViV3yRic
- Making Icons with Kids: https://www.carrotsformichaelmas.com/2017/03/13/making-icons-with-kids-open-a-sacred-window/
- Help for Men and Women Struggling with Pornography Use: https://www.foryourmarriage.org/help-for-men-and-women-struggling-with-pornography-use-or-addiction/
- A Pastoral Response to Pornography, USCCB: https://www.usccb.org/topics/marriage-and-family-life-ministries/pornography#tab--other-resources-related-to-the-pastoral-response
Pope Francis’ Prayer for Families
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, in you we contemplate the splendor of true love, to you we turn with trust.
Holy Family of Nazareth, grant that our families too may be places of communion and prayer, authentic schools of the Gospel and small domestic Churches.
Holy Family of Nazareth, may families never again experience violence, rejection and division:
may all who have been hurt or scandalized find ready comfort and healing.
Holy Family of Nazareth, make us once more mindful of the sacredness and inviolability of the family, and its beauty in God’s plan.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, graciously hear our prayer.