“…the family, like the Church, ought to be a place where the Gospel is transmitted and from which the Gospel radiates… the future of evangelization depends in great part on the Church of the home.“
– Saint John Paul II – Familiaris Consortio
Family Honor
Providing and promoting a family-centered Catholic approach to chastity education. Family Honor will equip parents with the tools they need to have ongoing conversations with their children about important moral and spiritual issues, thus aiding both parents and children in living a happy, healthy and holy life. Family Honor provides a variety of age-appropriate, on-site, parent-child programs; a dynamic and in-depth online college-level course; and relevant, timely and easily accessible resources. For more information about Family Honor or about bringing one of the programs to your area, you can visit their website or call them at (803) 929-0858.
Familia
Familia: The peace of knowing your family is on the right track
Designed for parents of young children, Familia is strengthening and enriching families everyday by bringing Family Life Teams of mothers and Family Life Teams of fathers together that not only form strong friendships, but also bring a richer attitude and experience to each couple’s marriage. Both programs (Husbands and Fathers and Mothers of Young Children) are designed in multiyear, small group discussion formats that illuminate the teachings of the Gospel, Catechism of the Catholic Church and relevant Church documents, including the writings of Saint John Paul II. Learn more on their website or contact Enrique & Magally Perez, Familia of Atlanta directors, enrique_magally.perez@comcast.net.
Family Retreats
Casa Maria, the Convent and Retreat House of the Sister Servants of the Eternal Word, offers an array of family-enriching retreats on a regular basis. The Sisters offers retreats on topics such as Christian Marriage, Men’s and Women’s Retreats, and Mother-Daughter Retreats. Located near Birmingham, Alabama, Casa Maria is approximately 2.5 hours from Atlanta. To view full details of the complete schedule, please visit their website.
Family Pilgrimage Guesthouses
Saint Mary’s Guesthouses provide peaceful lodging choices near the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville Alabama. Designed to be an extension of your family’s visit to the Shrine and EWTN, St. Mary’s Guesthouses lend themselves to a time of quiet contemplation, prayer and renewal. All of the retreats are within comfortable walking distance to the Shrine. For more information, please visit their website.
Catholic Vacations
Looking for a place where vacation and faith meet? Try “Catholic Familyland” by the Apostolate for Family Consecration. Catholic Familyland is dedicated to help your family rest, recreate, and ripen in the faith. For more information, please visit their website.
