Theme: Catholic Families, the Future of the Church.
“My family and me will serve the Lord”
“Mina lendlu yami sizayikhonza iNkosi” (Joshua 24;15)
I. Families:
1. Catechism Learning in Families:
- What is a Catholic Family? Roles of the Father, Mother, Children.
- Marriage and Family in God’s Plan.
- How to build strong Catholic families.
2. Celebrate Family Days:
- 1 January: Motherhood of Mary (Day for mothers)
- 2 February: Presentation of Child Jesus in the Temple (Day of children)
- 19 March: St. Joseph (Day for fathers)
- 26 July: Sts. Joachim and Ann (Day for grandparents)
- 30 December: Holy Family (Family Day)
II. Small Christian Communities:
Support Catholic Families in our SCCs
Discussions to better the Catholicity in families (Refer the booklet for families)
III. Associations:
Lessons on Catholic Families and Parenting
Lessons on Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
Learn the Church documents on Marriage and Family
IV. Parish:
Encourage Catholic Marriages
Celebration of Wedding Anniversaries
Better Marriage preparation lessons
Prayer for families (Page 33 / prayer card)
