Entries by Elizabeth Reha

A Vision for Holistic Formation in the Human Person and Sexuality

Presented by Nicole Joyce July 20, 2023 Click Here to View Presentation The presentation title is A Vision for Holistic Formation in the Human Person and Sexuality in Diocesan Family Ministry. I’ll give a brief overview of the life stages Family Ministry serves and how holistic sexuality can be integrated into ministry at each phase […]

“Safe Haven Sunday: Resources on Ending Porn Use”

Presented by Amanda Zurface, JCL Thursday December 15, 2022 Click Here to View Presentation Amanda Zurface, JCL, has served in various roles at Covenant Eyes since February 2016. She has also served as the Vice-Chancellor for the Diocese of Pueblo, Colorado, the Director of Faith Formation at Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Zanesville, Ohio and as […]

La Guerra para Proteger la Dignidad – The War to Protect Dignity

Presented by Fr. Agustino Torres, C.F.R. Thursday November 17, 2022 Click Here to View Presentation Padre Agustino Torres es un Fraile Franciscano de la Renovación (C.F.R. en inglés). Comunidad establecida en el Bronx, NY y dedicada al trabajo con los pobres y la evangelización. Es presidente y fundador de Corazón Puro y Latinos por la […]

Building Bridges To Serve The Families In Our Communities

Presented by Mario Martinez Thursday September 15, 2022 Click Here to View Presentation Partnerships between faith-based organizations, secular community organizations, and government agencies have been redefined with the experience of the pandemic.  Faith-based organizations can play a vital role in promoting well-being through intentional collaboration, while also advancing the mission of all agencies involved. In […]

NACFLM Hispanic Federation

Presenters: Jake Samour and Ed Hopfner Thursday, August 16, 2022 Click Here to View Presentation PowerPoint Slides Jake Samour has over 25 years of ministry experience. He is originally from El Salvador and the oldest of 12 children. He immigrated to the US with his family over 40 years ago. He is currently the Director […]

The Eucharistic Mission of the Family

Presenter: Dr. Roland Millare, STD Thursday, July 16, 2022 Click Here to View Presentation As the Church begins an intentional period of Eucharistic renewal. Roland Millare will reflect upon the identity and mission of the family in light of the Holy Eucharist. Married couples and families can find guidance for how they can answer their […]

Milestone to Manhood: A Christian Rite of Passage

PRESENTERS: David Arms and Steven Arms Date/Time: Thursday, June 16, 2022/ 1:00 PM Eastern Time Click Here to View Presentation David and Steven Arms are a father-son team who aim to strengthen the relationships between other fathers and sons, especially in the adolescent and early teenage years. They are co-authors of the book Milestone to […]

Unlike Any Other: The Sorrow of Parents Whose Children Have Died

PRESENTERS: Charley Monaghan and Diane Monaghan Thursday, May 19, 2022 Click Here to View Presentation Ministering to grieving parents is daunting.  Diocesan Family Life Ministers and parish personnel typically have no frame of reference, and no idea of what to say or what to do.  This presentation will provide insights into what life is like […]

Confronting Gender Ideology in Family Life Ministry

Presenters: Theresa Farnan and Lucia Baez Luzondo, JD Thursday, April 21, 2022 Click Here to View Presentation In this session we will define what is gender ideology, its origins, and why it represents a clash of anthropologies with our Catholic view of the human person and why this ideology is antithetical to Catholic doctrine. We […]

Como Enfrentar la Ideología de Género en el Ministerio a Familias

Presenter: Lucia Baez Luzondo, JD Thursday, March 17, 2022 Click Here to View Presentation En esta sesión conversaremos definiremos la ideología de género, de donde nace, porqué representa un choque de antropologías con la vision católica sobre la persona humana y porqué esta va en contra de la doctrina católica. Conversaremos también sobre el severo […]