of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe
Family Life Office
The Family Life Office Welcomes You!
“For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them”
(Ephesians 3:12).
We are people who desire to honor Christ in our lives. This desire not only defines who we are, it draws us together from deep within, where the stories of our ancestors in faith remind us of how we were all first loved by God. That love gives us hope, helps us to persevere, to find strength, to show mercy, and to give of our time and resources for the good of others.
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At some point in our lives, we all encounter circumstances beyond which we can handle alone or find ourselves spiritually wanting.
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The Family Life Ministry Office provides opportunities for people from all walks of life to encounter Christ and be encouraged and renewed by His example of love. Whether you are married, single, engaged, divorced, a parent, or someone grieving loss or struggling with the addiction of a friend or relative; support and enrichment await you here.
For information on marriage preparation classes or upcoming workshops offered through a number of ministries under the Archdiocese umbrella, choose from a list of workshops, classes and presentations below.
Weekends for the Engaged, Engaged Encounter
Grief Support, Parenting, Addiction Recovery, Suicide Survival & Prevention
Marriage Enrichment
Evenings for the Engaged 2025 Dates Open for Registration
Evenings for the Engaged classes, in both Albuquerque and Santa Fe, are now open for registration for 2025. Be sure to register early to secure your spot!
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For more information, click here.
Upcoming Suicide Loss Survivors Support Group Begins Jan. 27, 2025
The Family Life Office, along with the support of Archbishop John C. Wester, would like to announce a new support group for individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide. The program is being led by suicide loss survivors and is an 8-week course.
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Group will start meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Risen Savior Catholic Community Parish, located at 7701 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 starting at 4:00 pm. This program is funded by the Catholic Foundation.
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To register, click here.
Fertility Care Practitioner Ed Program Phase II Begins Jan. 4, 2025
Children are a gift from the Lord (Psalms 127:3) but, as many couples know, are not always the easiest gifts to receive. For couples who desperately would love to conceive a child, infertility may be a common and painful reality.
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The Fertility Care Practitioner Education Program is actively seeking trainers to teach couples the Creighton Model, in cooperation with medical consultants practicing the reproductive science of NaProTechnology. The Creighton Model is a highly effective system of achieving pregnancy that is consistent with Catholic teaching.
Applications for training are now being accepted thorugh May 1, 2024. Phase I classes are June 8-15, 2024 and Phase II are Jan. 4-9, 2025. More information is available here.
Help Those In Need
“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord,
and he will repay him for his deed.”
[Proverbs 19:17]