The Office for Family Life serves parishes and families, supporting them in their call to holiness and helping to build communities of love and life in Jesus Christ. Our primary goal is to assist families in becoming what they are called to be by embracing four key tasks:
- Forming a community of persons
- Serving life
- Participating in the development of society
- Sharing in the life and mission of the Church
Ministries We Serve
Family Resources
Cohabitation
Counseling
Are you or someone you know in a struggling marriage?
- We want to be a source of support for you during this challenging time.
- For Catholic Marriage Counseling:
- Click here for the Wisconsin Consortium of Catholic Therapists
- Click here to find a Catholic marriage counselor in your area.
- Here are some virtual options via online or tele-counseling:
- Marriage Help Resources
Divorce
Divorce is difficult and messy. When a Roman Catholic experiences divorce, there is much confusion, from receiving communion to an understanding of the annulment process, the Catholic Church’s views on dating, and certainly the issue of remarriage. Catholic women and men struggle to find support and healing from divorce. Hopefully this site provides needed support. Learn More >>
End of Life
Our society is blessed by advances in science and technology. This is especially true in the area of medicine and health care. Medical science presents a vast array of treatments and procedures that offer both cure and care to those who suffer from illness and infirmity. At the same time, these medical procedures present individuals and their families with agonizing questions regarding the use of this technology to sustain human life. In a culture and society where an estimated 75–80% of us will die in some kind of institutional setting, we are all likely to face difficult decisions regarding treatment and care at the end of life.
Here are some helpful resources:
Gender/Identity
Theology of the Body Unlocks the Meaning of Our Humanity
Parenting
Congratulations! As a parent, God has entrusted the well-being of your children to you. He has called you to be the first and the most important person in the life of your children. You are the ‘primary educator; with three main duties:
- Create a family atmosphere animated with love and reverence for God and others so that each child becomes personally and spiritually well-rounded.
- Develop a strong and lasting bond of trust with each child so that each one will become emotionally and socially mature.
- Set godly standards and expectations for each child so that each one will develop moral character.
Pornography
Pornography is extremely addictive and damaging to a person’s ability to give and receive love. This page has some valuable resources.
Same Sex Attraction
This web page contains a collection of on-line articles, videos, websites, books and frequently asked questions that provide a clearer understanding of Catholic Church teaching in reference to same sex attraction. The resources focus on such foundational topics as human dignity, friendship, chastity, pastoral care, marriage, same sex attraction and the effects of living a homosexual lifestyle and are meant to be explored collectively. The suggested audience is found under each resource.
Grief Ministry
Coming soon.
Other Helpful Resources
Contact Information
Office for Family Life/NFP
Phone: 608.791.2659
Chris Rogers, Director
Laura Boden, Administrative Assistant
Kayla Hoecherl
Natural Family Planning Coordinator