FAMILY LIFE

Mater Dei Prep students encourage all to wear face masks in new video

Mater Dei Prep students have helped produce a video to encourage all to wear face masks ... 

Book gives advice on raising children in a culture that devalues faith

The author cuts through a great deal of fluff that's out there in the Christian parenting world and gets to the heart of the matter...

Virtual support group for grandparents begins July 27

Grandparents living in Ocean County in need of support and interaction with others ...

Three generations take on altar server duties in Hopewell

At St. Alphonsus Parish in Hopewell, members of three generations of McAlindens have served.

Natural Family Planning Awareness Week is July 19-25

Faithful in the Diocese can join their counterparts across the nation in recognizing National Family Planning week.  

Faith At Home video series adds personal flavor to weekly reflections

Those involved in the online resource Faith At Home are pleased at the positive responses they’ve been receiving ...

Father Grogan shares thoughts on fatherhood

Father Jim Grogan recalled his special prayers when he was ordained a priest five years ago.

Marriage Encounter retreat moves online this summer

A marriage retreat series aiming to bring couples closer together is being held online this summer.  

How Catholic families can discuss what ‘love one another’ looks like

How can parents discuss the current events of social unrest and racial prejudice with their children?

Catholic schoolgirl garners national attention for her dollhouse business

A dollhouse business started by an eighth-grader has garnered national attention.

Online couples retreat aims to strengthen relationships

An online retreat starting May 20 aims to help couples strengthen their relationship with God and each other.

Diocese launches new mentor process for marriage preparation

A new marriage preparation process is being implemented by the Diocese that encourages the use of marriage mentors.

Social workers offer advice on improving family life during COVID-19

Strategies for parents and adolescents to help them cope, even flourish, as a family unit during COVID-19.

Parental controls growing stronger for video watching, apps

Parental controls growing stronger for video watching, apps ...

Diocese’s newest resource helps families foster faith at home

The COVID-19 restrictions may have put a stop to families gathering in their parish churches for the celebration of Mass, but they haven’t halted the continuation of faith formation.


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