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.
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).
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.
Through Grace Marriage, couples will regularly assess, engage, and grow, gaining a clear understanding of where their marriage stands and where it’s headed. More than a program, it’s an ongoing journey and a roadmap toward healthy, Christ-centered marriages.
What is Grace Marriage?
Grace Marriage is a ministry designed to enrich, protect, and grow your marriage. It represents an intentional commitment to nurture your relationship with your spouse and the Lord.
Once a month, husbands and wives meet with other couples to explore various aspects of marriage through “marriage coaching.” This intentional, proactive approach focuses on the positives in your relationship. Unlike lectures, seminars, counseling sessions, or group therapy, Grace Marriage is not a setting where you will be forced to share deeply personal information.
Grace Marriage is:
Ongoing marriage discipleship
Emphasis of one-on-one discussion between spouses
An opportunity to build strong communities through small groups
Grace Marriage is not:
Counseling
Group therapy
Airing dirty laundry
Who Can Attend?
Any married couple is welcome to participate. Invite your friends and neighbors! You do not need to be a member of St. Francis to join.
What is the Commitment?
Meetings for 1.5 hours, one Friday each month, for 12 months.
Cost per couple
Is Childcare Provided?
Yes.
How Are the Meetings Structured?
You will meet in a small group with your spouse, other couples, and a trained facilitator couple. The goal is to focus on your marriage and spend intentional time with your spouse. While you may build connections with others, the emphasis remains on your relationship with your spouse.
Each session provides private time for couples to reflect and discuss the topics presented.
What Topics Are Covered?
Here’s a sample of the topics you’ll explore:
Grace-Based vs. Performance-Based
Marriage
Complacency
Money Physical/Emotional Intimacy
Technology The Self-Trap
Self-Care Being a Safe Place in Your Marriage
Family of Origin Strength Enhancer
Loving Effectively Communication
Expectations Physical/Emotional/Spiritual Health
Morning/Evening Prayer Recognizing When Your Spouse is
Struggling
Anxiety and Marriage Identity in Christ
Want to Learn More?
If you are interested or would like more information, please click here
Questions?
Contact Julie at julie@Sfassisi.org.
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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
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.