Ministers Formation Corner
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Welcome! Our work never stops
Are you passionate about accompanying couples and parents as they learn ways to better form, reveal, enjoy, and protect their families?
Those interested in serving alongside the Family Life Ministry may find many options listed in this Ministry Leader Corner that provides training, volunteer, and collaboration opportunities:
Ministry Opportunities
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Upcoming Ministers Formation Events
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Saturday, February 6
You do not need all the answers. You simply need a willing heart. Learn more or register here The Adverse Diagnosis Ministry forms Catholic lay ministers to accompany families through serious illness, grief, caregiving, and end-of-life challenges. Help bring Christ's presence, comfort, and hope to those who need it most.Read More
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This 30-hour train
ing program equips family life ministers and sponsor couples with the appropriate knowledge, skills, and dispositions to successfully conduct a marriage preparation program at their home parish. This initiative follows the requirements established by Archbishop Joe S. Vásquez and Bishop Dell’Oro by utilizing one of the programs recommended by the Archdiocesan Family Life Office, in this case, For Better and Forever. For more information, contact: Dcn. David Johnson | 713-741-8776 | Email
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Do you feel called
In response to the challenges faced by one-third of married couples, the Family Life Office extends vital resources to parish communities, providing swift and accessible support for spouses in distressed marriages. Trained Ministers of Reencounter, inspired by Christian faith and love for God, actively assist couples facing relationship challenges, optimizing their peace and empowering them to approach difficulties with strength and love.
to help couples navigate challenges in their marriages?
This opportunity invites adult men and women, clergy or lay, to become Ministers of Reencounter, offering formative guidance rooted in Catholic teachings and emphasizing accompaniment in distressed marriages for a joyful and fruitful relationship within our Archdiocese.
To become a trained minister of reencounter, contact: Ricardo Medina | 713-741-8709 | Email
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Do you feel called to pract
ice the work of mercy of comforting the sad? Do you want to go out to meet Jesus in those who are suffering?The Office of Family Life invites those who feel the call to be ministers of consolation to participate in the formation. You will learn to accompany people who are suffering the loss of loved ones, and you will receive tools and resources to start a consolation group in your parish.
To become a trained minister of consolation, contact: Juan Tinajero | 713-741-8711 | Email
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The Archdioce
se of Galveston-Houston supports the funding of NFP instructor certification programs and provides teaching assistance and networking opportunities. Programs are available in both English and Spanish.
For more information, contact: Office of Family Life Ministry | 713-741-8710 | Email
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Deacon Ly Ng
Learn more about Joe's Master Class
uyen offers this free YouTube video series inspired by the spirituality of St. Joseph to accompany young men as they mature into full adulthood.
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This formation series provides profound guidance for obtaining fully conscious and active participation in the Mass.For more information, contact: Ricardo Medina | 713-741-8709 | Email
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The Family Life Essentials two-day professional formation event responds to questions you have about running this area of ministry at your parish, and yet, no one has had the time to explain it to you. It is designed for parish staff, deacons, and appointed lay ministers who are newly hired, appointed, or interested in updating their family ministry perspective.
It is offered as a joint effort of Family Life, Worship, Pro-Life Offices, and the Metropolitan Tribunal.
Over two weekdays, we address the general perspective of Family Ministry, the wedding process, integrating sacramental records for marriage, and managing Pro-Life matters at your home parish.- Family Life Ministry Essentials
- The Wedding Process
- Integrating Marriage Sacramental Records
- Pro-Life Ministry
For more information contact the Office of Family Life at 713-741-8710 or by email [email protected]
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In collaboration with th
e University of St. Thomas, this multi-dimensional program is taught at a master’s degree level for parish and ministry organizational leaders. The focus is providing solid theological and updated pastoral formation in professional ecclesial ministry.If the Spirit is calling you to accompany families, please contact us at: [email protected] or visit
St. Thomas
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