Ministry to Families

Promoting the Catholic Response to Domestic Violence

• Contact: Family Life, 410-547-5420

 

The Department of Evangelization and Catholics for Family Peace have resources for parishes about the Catholic response to Domestic Violence:

• Brochure | (English) | Restroom Flyer (English)
• Restroom Flyer (Spanish) | Brochure (Spanish)
• Bulletin inserts

 

Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence – Find a Local Shelter, Agency or Program at www.mnadv.org

• Love Shouldn’t Hurt
• No one deserves to be abused. If you or a family member or friend needs help now, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800‐799-7233 (24 hours); 800‐787-3224 (TTY); www.ndvh.org to find assistance near you. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

 

Parents and Parenting

• Parenting 101 – Resources for building strong Catholic families
• Parents and Parenting – Catholic Resources
• Families Against Violence Advocacy Network – Resources for peace in the home and society

 

Marriage

• Visit Marriage preparation Archdiocese of Baltimore
• Resources for Parishes

 

Women

• Heart of Mercy Healing Ministry – Sisters of the Good Shepherd

 

Senior Adults

• Blessings of Age: A Pastoral Message on Growing Older within the Faith Community
• Answers for the Aging – Catholic Charities
• Senior Adult Ministry links – with appreciation to the Diocese of Buffalo, NY
• Grandparenting: the Grand Adventure – Try Chapter One of this small-group resource from the Christian Family Movement
• Grandparent Blessing and Prayer – for the feast of SS. Joachim and Anne, July 26, or anytime

 

Resources for adults and children

• Divorce Ministry
• “Single Again”

 

Bereavement Ministry

• Stella Maris Counseling Center, Baltimore – Support for adults and children
• Pastoral Care links for Bereavement Issues

 

Respect Life Office

• Need Help?
• Crisis Pregnancy and more

 

Pornography Addiction Recovery

• National Coalition Against Pornography