Relationship Ministry
Single Life| Marriage Enrichment | Parents | Divorced Catholics
About this ministry
We are dedicated to investing in our parish family and enhancing our evangelization efforts by focusing on strengthening marriages, families, and relationships within our community. We offer a series of small groups, workshops and events tailored to parishioners in different kinds of relationships:
Single Life: Promoting healthy dating habits and marriage discernment.
Enrichment for Engaged Couples: Guiding those preparing for marriage.
Married Couples: Providing enrichment opportunities to grow and strengthen marriages.
Parents and Families: Providing resources to support and encourage parents.
Marriages in Need: Offering resources and pastoral support to help save struggling marriages.
Divorced: We recognize that this is a reality many Catholics find themselves in, and want to provide pastoral support.
If you have questions, please email Julie Taylor, julie@sfassisi.org.
Upcoming events.
Join us for a series of events at St. Francis of Assisi, aimed at supporting and strengthening relationships within our community. These gatherings will focus on fostering connections, sharing experiences, and enhancing collaboration among all parishioners.
Marriage Enrichment
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Starting in September. Marriage is a gift, but it can also be challenging. Thriving in marriage requires intentional effort. When couples devote time, energy, and creativity to their relationship, they transform it from stagnant to life-giving.
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7 sessions to strengthen your relationship. Whether you’ve been married 6 months or 40 years, whether you’re in a good place or struggling, The Marriage Course offers practical support to strengthen your relationship. The course helps couples to:
Communicate more effectively
Understand each other’s needs
Resolve conflict
Recognize how upbringing affects your relationship
Develop great sexual intimacy
And much, much more
How Does It Work? The Marriage Course is a 7-week, self-paced, online course with videos and a journal.
Couples who participate in The Marriage Course will only converse and share with one another. You and your spouse can complete the videos, reflections, and discussions in the privacy of your home, at a time that works best for you.
Small Groups: Once a month, all couples that are participating will meet to build community and develop friendships.
When: Every 2nd Friday beginning May 9, 6:30-8:00
Where: St. Francis of Assisi - St. Clare Hall
Child Care Provided? Yes
Cost: $20 per couple
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If Grace Marriage isn’t right for you and your spouse at this time but you would like to explore other marriage enrichment options, please contact Julie at julie@Sfassisi.org
Single Life
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Meeting every Friday at 6:30pm, sometimes in the church, sometimes in venues around Longmont. We meet for fellowship and to help each other grow in our spiritual journey.
If you are interested in joining, contact Michael Lynch: michael@sfassisi.org.
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“No agendas. Just Community and Relationship”. Finding Catholic friends can be tough. Catholic Beer Club is an event for young Catholics to meet new people and pursue authentic friendships.
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Group specifically for mature single women in our community, focused on building authentic friendships and supporting one another through this season of life. We meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month, at 9am (after morning Mass).
To join, please email Julie Taylor (julie@sfassisi.org).
Parents
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Free Catholic Parenting Series (from Mike and Alicia Hernon of The Messy Family Project)
Marriage and parenting can be challenging, leaving many parents feeling stressed and isolated. We invite you to join other families once a month to share a meal, offer support, and build community.
What to Expect:
Family Meal: Enjoy a simple family friendly meal with your children (more than just pizza) provided by the parish.
Free Child Care: After the meal, the kids will have time to play under the care of our child care providers.
Parenting Session: Parents will watch a short video and engage in meaningful and supportive discussions with other parish parents.
If you are interested in learning more, forming your own small group or participating next time we are offering this series, complete the interest form below:
Divorced Catholics
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Every year we offer a course on Healing for Separation and Divorce. Topics to be covered include grief, forgiveness, annulments, and more. Program based on the book Divorced. Catholic. Now What?: Navigating Life After Divorce" by Lisa Duffy and Vince Frese.
If you would like to be part of a future class, please complete this interest form or contact Julie Taylor (julie@sfassisi.org) and we will reach out to you as soon as a new class is scheduled.