Source: Zenit
WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 23, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Catholic Church in the United States has defined "marriage building" as one of its priorities. In order to make the priority a reality, a group of Catholic leaders will gather to study what makes a parish a marriage-builder.
Hundreds of Catholic leaders are expected for a June 23-26 conference in Cincinnati, on “Marriage-Building Parishes: Blueprints and Building Plans.”
Participants will “learn ways to form our youth for responsible sexuality, better prepare couples for sacramental marriage, enrich and strengthen those who are married, provide marriage care for those in need, and heal the pain of divorce for both the spouses and the kids," said Lorrie Gramer, conference chair of the National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers.
That association and two other national groups are partnering with the U.S. bishops' Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth to sponsor the event.
Article provided by ZENIT News Agency.