Family Life Ministry

TO MARRY FOR LIFE is a program of Catholic preparation for sacramental marriage. In addition to being a civil contract, marriage is also a covenant of unconditional love. Living out this covenant is a grace bearing sign to each other and to society of the love of Christ for us. Marriage is, thus, a sacrament and a calling from God to a holy state in life.

The unconditional giving of your love to your spouse is a beautiful gift. The goal of To Marry for Life is to help couples focus on the meaning of the gift they give to each other through reflection, dialogue about strengths, weaknesses, desires, goals, family of origin, sex and sexuality, children, faith, Church and society.

What to Expect

The To Marry for Life seminar requires couples to spend time listening to discussions from speakers on a variety of subjects. Facilitators are married couples, priests, Natural Family Planning counselors and diocesan personnel who also provide resource material on wedding readings and music.

Please call Sandra Hall at (409) 924-4325 or Jerome Cabeen at (409) 924-4390 of the Office of Family Life Ministry to register, or for more information on the retreat and the location you will be attending. We look very forward to hearing from you.

The cost of the seminar is $130.00. A non-refundable deposit of $80.00 should be submitted with your application. The balance is due at registration on the morning of the seminar.

TO MARRY FOR LIFE – 2020 Dates

• January 25
• March 7
• May 2
• July 11
• September 19
• November 7

Offered in both English and Spanish the “I Do Again” marriage retreats have become a popular and well received ministry offered by the Office of Family Life to the faithful of the Diocese of Beaumont. Each retreat, which lasts from a Friday evening until Sunday noontime offers couples sound advice and direction to strengthen or energize their marriage.

To honor those faithful of the Diocese of Beaumont that have been married 25, 50 or 50 + years the Office of Family Life sponsors, in collaboration with other Diocesan departments, the annual Jubilee Mass each fall at Saint Anthony Cathedral Basilica. The mass, which is celebrated by Bishop Curtis J. Guillory, S.V.D., D.D., is  a joyous and well received occasion that honors the Sacrament of Marriage and the faithful love that is shared between husband and wife.

For individuals that have been divorced and/or seeking annulments the “What Now Program?” offers participants answers to questions they have about divorce and annulment and how it pertains to them in a loving and compassionate atmosphere. Each session explains the facts about the painful issue of divorce and annulment as well as eliminating myths that follow each of the issues.

The Office of Family Life serves the young adults of the Diocese of Beaumont (22-35 years old) with a wide variety of programs and events. Whether it be an evening of discussing Church teachings over dinner at a local restaurant, “Chat and Chew”, a night of “A Night of Holy Rolling” at an area bowling alley, coming together for Christmas Dinner and gift exchange, volunteering at the Food Bank of Southeast Texas, or learning about the Church’s teachings on social justice with a movie night at one of the diocesan parishes the young adults of the diocese can utilize their gifts and talents through this ministry. The YAM is opened to single or married couples.

A valuable and informative ministry for married couples that are looking for a safe, natural, healthy and sensible method to prepare for pregnancy. Natural Family Planning workshops educates its participants about the dangers of over the counter and medically prescribed birth control as well as exploring the human bodies own natural ability to help couples take control of their reproductive plans.

The Office of Family Life Ministry loves the pre-born child, the mother and the father. We are called by God to respect life from conception to natural death.

If you are facing a crisis pregnancy, there are options and alternatives. Abortion ends the life of a child and can leave deep wounds in the men and women involved. If someone you know is suffering after abortion, loving and compassionate help is available through www.rachelsvineyard.com.

Below are good local resources links that can help an individual or family locate caring and supportive organizations that can help. These organizations work from the position of love and compassion.

https://40daysforlife.com/

https://birthright.org/beaumont/

https://www.hope-clinic.com/