Family

"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



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

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

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?

Responsibilities of Family Life By Rev. Mark Connolly in Spirituality for Today, October 2008

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

Stop Family Violence Stop Family Violence is a leading national organization working to bring survivor voices - and the voices of their allies - to bear on the social and political agendas affecting their lives

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

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


CHILDREN


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

Issues In Child Care Helpful Tips and Information for Parents

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





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