The Office of Family Life exists to provide support for families through various programs and to serve as a resource for parishes engaging in the building up and the fostering of the Catholic family.

The Office of Family Life offers marriage preparation and enrichment, ministry to the bereaved, to the divorced and separated, to marriages in crisis, and gives instruction in natural family planning.  It is involved as well in various works promoting pro-life causes such as Project Gabriel and Rachel's Vineyard.

In essence, the Office of Family Life seeks to enhance the Church's vital role in the promotion of family in a culture that is increasingly hostile.

SACRED HEART MASS -JUNE 1 AT THE CATHOLIC PASTORAL CENTER

FOCCUS FACILITATOR TRAINING 

The FOCCUS  Pre-Marriage Inventory is a comprehensive, user-friendly tools for use by lay individuals, couples or professionals who are helping couples prepare for marriage.   The FOCCUS Inventory is designed to help engaged couples appreciate their unique relationship, learn more about themselves, and discuss topics important to their lifelong marriage.  The goal of FOCCUS is facilitating Open Couple Communication Understanding, and Study.  The next FOCCUS Training is Saturday, June 2, starting at 8:30 a.m at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 N.W. Expressway, OKC. The cost is $50 per couple which covers the FOCCUS Manual.   Please call the Office of Family Life to register at 721-8944.  You may also register through the FOCCUS Website.

RACHEL'S VINEYARD RETREAT

Are you suffering from an abortion? Or know someone who is? You are not alone.  Experience the healing love of Jesus  Christ at a Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreat June 1-3, 2012.  The retreat offers a profound opportunity, with a team of trained companions, therapists and clergy, to experience God's love, forgiveness and compassion.  Participation is strictly confidential.  The cost is $75 for meals, a private room and all retreat materials.  Payment plans and financial assistance are available.  For more information call 405-623-3844 or email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  For a description of the retreat and a complete list of other retreat dates and locations, call 1 877 HOPE 4 ME or visit the international website at www.rachelsvineyard.org

PROJECT GABRIEL COORDINATOR MEETING

 The next Project Gabriel Coordinator meeting is scheduled for Saturday, June 9th, 2012 from 10:00 am to 12:00 at the Catholic Pastoral Center.  Please call the Office of Family Life to register or send us an email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

RESPECT LIFE WORKSHOP

The next Respect Life meeting will be held at the Catholic Pastoral Center on June 23rd from 8am - 12:00.  Karen Herzog, who trained and worked with 40 Days for Life, will present a workshop about talking to those who are abortion-minded commonly referred to as "sidewalk counseling".  For those who wish to be involved with 40 Days, this is the perfect opportunity to learn proper techniques and boundaries.   Please RSVP to the Office of Family Life at 721-8944 or send us an email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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