MINISTRY ENRICHMENT

“What you do in your family to create a community of love, to help each other to grow, and to serve those in need is critical, not only for your own sanctification, but for the strength of society and our Church. It is a participation in the work of the Lord, a sharing in the mission of the Church. It is holy.”

“Follow the Way of Love,” a Pastoral Message of the U.S. Bishops to Families.

FOCCUS (Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding & Study) Trainings - are held throughout the Diocese on an as needed basis. These trainings introduce married couples to the FOCCUS instrument and to other couples who administer the instrument in other parishes.

REFOCCUS Trainings - are held throughout the Diocese with collaborating parishes. These trainings are for the experienced FOCCUS Couples or for Marriage Prep Ministers who are doing Convalidations or are interested in doing Marriage Enrichment in their parish.

Call the Family Life Office to schedule a training in your area.

MOMS FACILITATOR Trainings– are quarterly six-hour workshops where participants experience the adult learning model, which enhances the facilitating skills of “active” listening, discernment and identifying communication styles. A training manual is provided. Team and group management skills are enhanced.

MOMS CORE TEAM Training – This three-hour training develops team-building skills needed for a Core Team. The value of clear job descriptions, methods of marketing and how to discern and utilize members’ gifts are presented. A training manual is provided.

MOMS TEAM VISIONING Training – A three-hour training that helps participants develop a ‘share vision’ in their community. Participants learn to set concrete goals for future direction. Mini-manuals are provided.

MOMS National Website: www.stpaulsmonastery.org

RAINBOWS Training – Participants attend a six hour training for certification. Topics covered include; facilitator skills, stages of grief, and course content. Training can be scheduled through the Family Life Office. www.rainbows.org

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS Training – Terri O’Sullivan is a certified trainer available to speak to groups about the dynamics of abuse and how it impacts relationships. She provides resources and information regarding the Bishops’ Pastoral: When I Call For Help.

WHOLE CHURCH MINISTRY FORMATION Trainings – Laugh and learn, network and pray your way through this is a three-part training held throughout the diocese. Any minister working with families, from the individual who answers the telephone to the music director, will enhance their ministerial skills with these trainings. Topics include our Family of Origin and how that affects our ministry as well as defining a Family Perspective and how having one can impact our parishes. We examine the life cycle of the family and define some of the tasks of the family as it changes with time. Collaborating parishes share what programs they have that help meet the needs of the ever changing family. Call the Family Life Office to see when it is being offered or to schedule it in your area.

PROJECT NEIGHBOR– Is a gathering of Diocesan departments that go out to deaneries to inform parishes of their various services. If you would like to sponsor this Diocesan Mini-Ministry Fair, please contact the Family Life Office.