WHO WE ARE
A ministry inspired by St. John Paul II’s dedication and attention to the family. Committed to accompanying couples on their marriage journey, we strive to:
- Help couples build a family culture that is a great and sacred place in which family members grow up in Christ
- Provide small groups of 4–6 families each, in which couples can find support, company, and accountability through the trials and triumphs of marriage
- Create a larger community of families to remind us that the Lord is alive among us and that we are His people
If this is something you may be interested in, please fill out the following interest form, and we will be in touch with you soon!
STRUCTURE
“The Rule” of the Families of St. John Paul II provides a structure and guidelines for living out the ideals of family life, including the following suggestions:
Daily suggestion:
- Pray the Angelus three times a day: when you wake up, at lunch, and at dinner
- 15 minutes of prayer time or Scripture reading
- Pray with your children at bedtime
- Each night, pray the Memorare as a couple
Weekly suggestion:
- Find a one-hour mini-retreat to pray, read, or meditate
Monthly suggestion:
- Meet as a couple to intentionally communicate about the joys and struggles of family life
- Meet as a small group to share a meal, pray together, and study a common text
The Rule Form
The Rule PDF Download
What it contains
The document explains: • Why marriage and family life need intentional formation, similar to priestly formation
• A daily weekly and monthly rhythm of prayer and communication for couples• How families are organized into small groups of four to six families
• How those groups meet share meals pray and support each other
• Expectations for group meetings retreats vacations and parish wide gatherings
• Guidance on adapting the Rule to different family situations
• An appendix of common Catholic prayers used in the Rule