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"The family is, so to speak, the domestic Church. In it parents should, by their word and example, be the first preachers of the faith to their children." Vatican II: Constitution on the Church
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Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World Vatican II. See Part 2, Chapter 1: Fostering the Nobility of Marriage and the Family On the Family Pope John Paul II: Familiaris Consortio (1981) Letter to Families John Paul II (2 Feb 1994) Television and the Family Pope John Paul II (1994) 1994 Christmas Message Pope John Paul II Pontifical Council for the Family Profile of the Council as well as news and documents from the Council Charter of Rights of the Family (1983) The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality: Guidelines for Education within the Family Pontifical Council for the Family Follow the Way of Love A Pastoral Message of the U.S. Catholic Bishops to Families On the Occasion of the United Nations 1994 International Year of the Family Your Family and Cyberspace 2000 statement of the U.S. Catholic Bishops Love is for Life 1986 pastoral letter by the Irish bishops. See especially part IV The Family, the Heart of the Civilization of Love Talk by Cardinal Lopez Trujillo, President of the Pontifical Council for the Family Feast of the Family Talk by Archbishop Joseph Mercieca of Malta The Vocation of Marriage in God's Plan Talk by Archbishop J. Francis Stafford of Denver The American Family: A Community in Crisis Jean Bethke Elshtain, J. Leon Hooper, S.J., and John L. Carr, Woodstock Report, December 1994 On Christian Marriage and the Evils of Divorce Pope Leo XIII: Arcanum (1893) WWW, Teilhard, and Family Values for the Future Article by Ingrid Shafer in Webgeist Peace Ideas A publication of the Peace Center, Theosophical Society in the Philippines. Excellent articles, such as: Calming the Angry Child; A Family Activity to Build Self-Esteem; Teaching Respect to Children; When Your Child Throws a Tantrum; Don't Spank Your Child; Handling Selfishness of children National Association of Catholic Families We are Catholic families who try to give one another mutual, moral, spiritual and social support in a culture which is now at war with our values. This we do by linking committed Catholic families locally, nationally and internationally but always with the simpleintention of mutual support. We are answering the Holy Father Pope John Paul's call for families to be what they are National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers NACFLM includes in its membership Diocesan and Parish Family Life Ministers, as well as individuals and allied organizations that are interested in promoting a family perspective in ministry Association of Catholic Families We are Catholic families each trying to follow the example of the Holy Family. We try to give each other mutual moral, spiritual and social support in a culture which is often at war with our values. This we do by linking committed Catholic families locally, nationally and internationally, but always with the simple intention of mutual support Prayer in the Home Press Daily scriptural reflections to help Catholic families Domestic-Church.Com A site for Catholic families. Updated daily (almost.) Activities, mothers' and fathers' advice, Church teaching, Saints, NFP, humour - supports and encourages bringing faith into daily Catholic family life." The Center for Peace in the Family A Catholic Christian Ministry offering marriage/family/personal counseling by telephone Prayer and Family By Br. John Raymond of the Monks of Adoration Family Articles from the magazine Salt of the Earth Family Theater at 50: Father Patrick Peyton Remembered St. Anthony Messenger article by Jack Wintz, OFM Hope for the Family: Christian Action for Stronger Families Study paper from the Reformed Church of America Administration for Children and Families The ACF, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, brings together in one organization the broad range of Federal programs that address the needs of children and families American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy family.com Electronic magazine The Family Based on the texts of different world scriptures Parents and Children Based on the texts of different world scriptures Husband and Wife Based on the texts of different world scriptures October 1995 Issue of Spirituality Today No Telescoping by the Most Rev. Edward M. Egan, D.D., J.C.D.: Husband and Wife as co-creaters with their God: One couple learns Catholic teachings on marriage. Keeping Your Home Sacred by the Rev. Mark Connolly: The key to keeping your home sacred? See each family member in the image and likeness of God. The Family and Parenting by Dorothy Riera: What do we leave our children? Strong Families, Strong Schools Based on Strong Families, Strong Schools, written by Jennifer Ballen and Oliver Moles, for the national family initiative of the U.S. Department of Education Family Violence Prevention Fund Contains facts, action links and much more famvi.com This site is devoted to helping end all forms of family violence and to providing information about services that are available to families that are in need of assistance Christian Family Movement Online Catholic Familyland Home of Apostolate for Family Consecration. Founded in 1975. Supports family life by transforming neighborhoods into God-centered communities in the spirit of Pope John Paul II. This is accomplished through The Apostolate's "Lay Ecclesial Team Evangelization System" that utilizes theologically approved tri-media resources to create community while drawing families into meditative study, prayer and service Children, Youth and Family Consortium's Electronic Clearinghouse From the University of Minnesota Finding God in Married Love By John and Pat Ryan, Directors of Respite, Inc., Temporary home for disabled childen Resolutions Related to Children, Youth, and Families From the American Psychological Association Single Parents Online About.Com's Guide to Family Ten Ways to Be a Better Grandparent Article by Patricia L. Fry in St. Anthony Messenger Bethany Family Institute Bethany Family Institute was created: To identify and describe the spiritual experiences and needs of families where one or both partners are Catholic; To offer a means of connecting workers in, and supporters of, marriage and family life ministry in the UK & Ireland & elsewhere; To highlight and create quality resources for families in supporting their spiritual lives; To assist clergy, pastoral leaders, educators and catechists in serving families more effectively; To offer educational opportunities for leadership in family ministry The Child: Citizen of Two Worlds 1950 statement by the bishops of the United States United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Learn all about the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Children Now A nonpartisan policy and advocacy organization for children, focusing particular attention on children and families who are poor or at-risk Children's Rights Article from Issues in Ethics, a publication of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University Children Articles from the magazine Salt of the Earth A Child Care Primer For Parents The goal of this primer is to help you find quality child care and give you some ideas about what you can do to expand and improve the supply of quality child care for all families. Street Children Friends, articles, organizations, links and resources Should government intervene to help children or teens in trouble? Results of an essay contest sponsored by the Singer Foundation Free the Children An international youth movement dedicated to the protection of children from exploitation and to the greater participation of young people in social issues. It has two main goals: 1. To free children from: exploitative child labour, sexual, physical and psychological abuse, poverty, lack of education, prejudice; and to free children to realize: they have a voice, they have rights, they can make a difference, they can affect the lives of other children, their opinion matters Corporal Punishment of Children (Spanking) Interesting data from the Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance Young People's Beginning Experience Article by Jeanne Schaefer in St. Anthony Messenger Safe Horizon Worldwide Domestic Violence Resource Page  Suggestions?
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