Family Life Committee
The Family Life Committee develops and coordinates enrichment opportunities and programs for families at various stages of the life cycle. If you would like more information about this committee, you may email Sheila De Luca or call the Parish Office.
Suggested Books to Read
Love and Respect by Dr. Emmerson Eggerichs
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
The FiveLanguages of Apology by Gary Chapman
The 4 Seasons of Marriage by Gary Chapman
God Knows Marriage By Maureen Rogers Law
The 7 Best Things Happy Couples Do By John Friel Ph.D. & Linda Friel M.A.
A Daring Promise by Richard Gaillardetz
Yearnings by Rabbi Irwin Kula
On Saturday, December 11, 2010 Resurrection’s 3rd & 4th graders performed “Birthday in Bethlehem.” The program consisted of acting out the nativity and singing carols, followed by a birthday party celebration (cupcakes and family art project) for the entire family. It was a memorable event for all!
Going GREEN! The family life committee is committed to the stewardship of the earth and the importance of households learning more earth-friendly practices. Click here to read about ways that you can start going green too!
We praise You, O God, for sending your own incarnate Son,
to become part of a family, so that, as he lived family life,
he would experience its worries and its joys.
We ask You, God, to protect and watch over our family,
so that we may have the strength of Your grace
and we may enjoy prosperity in all we do,
possess the priceless gift of Your peace,
and, as the Church alive in the home,
share our faith in this world to give You glory.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
Additional family prayers and materials can be found at: www.familyandchurch.org)
A Prayer for a Divorced or Separated Person
Gracious God, I belong to you.
I place myself anew in Your hands
and acknowledge You as master and Lord of my life.
Grant me the gift of a forgiving heart
and cleanse me of any anger, hostility or revenge.
Heal my hurts and teach me to rely on Your love.
Grant me wisdom of heart and strengthen me by Your grace
to move on in faith, in trust and in love.
Thank You , Lord for Your love in my life.
Elizabeth Ministry
Elizabeth Ministry in not a single ministry, but rather a cluster of ministries that work to offer support, guidance, and encouragement of women through their childbearing years.
Part of the mission of Elizabeth Ministry is to help mothers see the sacred moments in the ordinary and everyday events of motherhood. To this end, we also want to strengthen and build our relationships here at Resurrection so that we mothers can continue to be encouraged and supported well after the baby is born. If you have other children, know that Elizabeth Ministry is not simply for first time mothers! Indeed, as you know, mentoring and friendships with other mothers is vital to how you parent as well! Creating a stronger community within Resurrection Parish will help not only those who are new to the parenting game, but will give us all an outlet and opportunity to connect with other women who share our Catholic faith. We as mothers or mothers-to-be naturally look at other women who are in similar stages of life. Elizabeth Ministry creates yet another opportunity to foster those faith filled relationships that will encourage us in our walk of life.
For more information about Resurrection’s Elizabeth Ministry contact
Sheila De Luca
From the Generations of Faith Newsletter by Leif Kerwald:
When families deliberately discuss issues of faith, belief, spirituality, and worship, it shows children and teens that faith is a priority, and it makes a real difference in the ways they live their lives. Encourage parents and grandparents to share their stories and faith journeys, as these can be a powerful influence on the faith of young people.
Reassure parents and grandparents that they don’t need to have an answer for every question that arises. But let them know that young people are genuinely interested in knowing what their parents’ beliefs and convictions are. They want the adults in their lives to take a stand.
Here are a few suggestions for families to engage in faith conversation with each other. Add your own suggestions to the list, or tailor it to your topic at hand. Pass these along to your community in whatever creative way you can imagine.
- Take advantage of teachable moments. The more in touch we are with our own faith journey, the fewer teachable moments will escape us.
- Take time to listen and share. What is the “talkative” time of day for your child, spouse, or friend?
- Invite discussion on a provocative issue or controversial topic.
- Allow doubts and different opinions to be expressed.
- Be willing to be questioned about your own views and beliefs.
- Take opportunities to pray together.
- Use Scripture as a source for discussing an issue.
- Take one-to-one time with each child. Build personal memories together.
- Use media (TV, radio, computer, etc.) and current events as discussion starters.
- Tell and read good stories together.
Quote of the Day
No matter what we are going through, no matter how long the waiting for answers, of one thing we may be sure. God is faithful. God keeps His promises. What he starts, He finishes…including His perfect work in us.
– Gloria Gaither
Protecting God’s Children – VIRTUS