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I think a man and a woman should
choose
each other for life, for the simple reason that a long
life with
all of its accidents is barely enough time for
a man and a woman to
understand each other and
to understand is to love..
- William Butler
Yeats
Although having a Catholic wedding is a very important step in
creating a marriage, it is not the only thing needed to keep the covenant of
marriage healthy and strong. The sacramental moment of the wedding ceremony is
designed to mark the sacred gift and task of married life as it is lived out in
both good times and bad.
As a couple, both husband and wife must
devote a great amount of love, energy, and time to their marriage. They must
seek constantly, both as a couple and as individuals, to find new ways to
appreciate each other and grow their relationship. One of our office's main
priorities is to assist couples in finding programs and other resources to help
them continue to deepen their love for and commitment to one another and
God.
The links on this page serve as your
connecting point to the resources you and your spouse may need. Following
them you can: check out local diocesan programming; explore regional and
national enrichment resources; or experience a word of spiritual comfort and
challenge concerning marriage from one of our diocesan priests.
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT RESOURCES
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
This
weekend is a positive, simple, common-sense
experience between husband and wife that revitalizes marriage. For more
information: click
here
contact Ron and Marie Cameron (718) 533-9483 or email
at foryourmarriage@aol.com
Encuentro Matrimonio Mundial
Un
fin de semana en que dedicaran tiempo para renovar su amor.Para mas información:
contacte a Vera y Jose
Galeas o
llame a Rafael y Brenda Sandoval (914)
751-8728
Natural Family Planning
(go to the Newly Married link, at the top
of this
page)
NFP is an umbrella term for modern, scientifically
accurate, healthy and reliable methods of birth regulation.
Foundations: The Newsletter for Newly Married
Couples
To receive a complimentary issue or for more information
contact:
Foundations
National Association of
Catholic Family Life Ministers
P.O. Box
1632
Portland, Maine 04104-1632 or call (800) 775-4757
www.foundationsnewsletter.com
Retrouvaille
Are you considering separation or even divorce?
Wait, don't lose hope. This is a program for couples that are
experiencing troubles, but want to give their marriage another chance.
For more information 1-800-470-2230 or www
.retrouvaille.org
Catholic Charities Family
Centers
Brooklyn
West: (718)
722-6001
Brooklyn East (718)
677-9848
Queens North: (718)
726-9790
Queens South: (718)
217-1238
Bereavement
Office (718) 722-6214
Christian Family
Movement
National
Office (812) 962-5508 or www.cfm.org
Jewish-Catholic
Marriages
Dovetail Institute
www.dovetailinstitute.org
MOMS (Ministry of Mothers Sharing)
www.osb.org/spm/moms.html
Or call our
offices:
Sts.Peter and Paul Spirituality
Center (718)
229-8001
ext. 310
(Spirituality Center)
Tribunal (718) 229-8131 (questions
on annulment)
Office
of Faith Formation (718) 229-8001 ext 540
Respect Life Office (718) 229-8001 ext
585
Natural Family Planning (718) 229-8001 ext. 540
Ministerio
Vida Familiar (718 )229-8001 ext 341
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