Mature Adults

can become intentional about living the faith in ways that attract their friends, families, and neighbors to Jesus.

Single By Choice or By Chance

Whether you’ve never been married, are divorced, are widowed or are a single parent, then this is the place for you. God doesn’t want you to live in isolation. Jesus is actively pursuing a deeper relationship you! We want to help you as you intentional plan for how to live out God’s purposes for your life.

God calls us and takes us as we are, and singles need to be reminded that our presence among the body of Christ is sufficient on its own. There is great comfort in knowing that God beholds the entirety of our lives.

You have a unique set of gifts, passions, personal history, and a myriad of relationships. You belong to God, and your holiness is not dependent upon your marital status.

What does the Catholic Church—which rightfully puts a strong emphasis on marriage and children—have to offer those who choose to be single or those who go through life without finding a partner? The greatest gift the church offers to single people is a place to belong.

Life Stage Pointers & Idea Cards: Mature Adults

Life Stage Pointers provide a Catholic Christian perspective on common family seasons and challenges.

Caring for an Aging Loved One
All of us know that our parents, spouse and other family members will eventually grow old and face inevitable health challenges. We even understand that sickness andContinue reading “Caring for an Aging Loved One”
Managing Family Finances
The Bible has a lot to say about money and much that is specifically of value for someone trying to be intentional about family relationships. A financialContinue reading “Managing Family Finances”
Single: Growing in Faith
Whether you’re young or old, single by choice or made single by circumstances beyond your control, the single life can be a place of self-discovery, spiritual growth,Continue reading “Single: Growing in Faith”
Engaged: Getting Ready for Marriage
Congratulations on this wonderful milestone. Few seasons in life are filled with as much joy and anticipation as the time spent preparing to get married. You’ve probablyContinue reading “Engaged: Getting Ready for Marriage”

The Idea Cards help you make faith conversations easy by providing simple activities you can do in one evening.

Epiphany Home Blessing
Best Use:This tradition is done at the beginning of each year so that you can invite God into your homes and place all who liveContinue reading “Epiphany Home Blessing”
Morning Offering
A Prayer to Start your Day Best Use:To help you start your day grounded in prayer. Nutritional Value:Helps you start your day by offering everythingContinue reading “Morning Offering”
A.C.T.S. Prayer Guide
A Simple Acronym to Help You Pray Best Use:To guide your personal prayer time or prayer time as a family. Nutritional Value:Helps you pray withContinue reading “A.C.T.S. Prayer Guide”
Mealtime Prompt: The Year of the Lord-Making Your Household Calendar Christ-Centered
Best Use:As a family activity early in the new year. Nutritional Value:Creating memorable teaching moments about the Church’s calendar and making your household calendar Christ-centered.
Holidays: Christmas Gifts from the Heart
Best Use:As a Christmas family activity. Nutritional Value:Focusing on the true meaning of Christmas as you celebrate Christ’s birth and find ways to give giftsContinue reading “Holidays: Christmas Gifts from the Heart”