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A resource for couples wishing to grow in their relationship through improved communication and a resource for the support and enrichment of families.
Coordinators: Jim & Ann Hoffman, 202.362.4510, hoffmanja2@msn.com
Upcoming Parenting Seminars
- Tuesday, October 18, 2022–Grades 3-5: "Sibling Rivalry, Social Inclusion and Exclusion and Eliciting Cooperation: These Challenges for Ages 8-11 are All Connected"
- Tuesday, January 24, 2023–Grades K-2: "Huge Changes for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade: Be Ready for Shifts in Play, Discipline, Social Life and the Sources of Stress"
- Wednesday, February 15, 2023–Grades 6-8: "Setting Boundaries while Fostering Independence: The Unique Challenges of Parenting Middle-Schoolers (With Special Focus on Coping with Screen Time Issues).
- Click here for more info about parenting seminars.
Marriage Preparation:- Blessed Sacrament Marriage Prep: contact one of our priests at least 6 months in advance of marriage date. Click here for more info or call 202.966.6575
- Engaged Encounter: www.dcengagedencounter.org 301.460.6404
Married Couples:- Worldwide Marriage Encounter, a weekend experience to improve your communication skills. https://moments4marriage.org
- Retrouvaille (Rediscovery), for couples contemplating separation or divorce. https://retromd.org
Separated and Divorced:- Annulment: www.adw.org/archdiocesan-offices/office-canonical-services/or write to tribunal@adw.org 301.853.4543
- Support Groups: Holy Trinity, Georgetown, Jack Harlee at jharllee@gmail.com
St Elizabeth, Rockville, Linda Luisi at lcluisi@verizon.net- Chaplain for Separated and Divorced: Fr. Beaubien, BeaubienD@adw.org- 301.475.8064
- For Adult Children of Divorce: Life-Giving Wounds Ministry, Dan & Bethany Meola at info@lifegivingwounds.org and their blog article Utilizing the Temperaments for Adult Children of Divorce (ACOD)
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Other Blessed Sacrament spiritual and social ministries:- TMIY (That Man is You) - A practical way for men to integrate faith in daily life. Email: gvbritton02@gmail.com
- Walking with Purpose – Bible study for women with small group discussions that tackle the questions of everyday life. Contact: Renee Redpath, rjredpath@gmail.com 703-309-7310
- Camp Maria – A fun weekend retreat for the whole family. Contact Kelly Cleary kcleary@akingump.com (July), susanmariecampbell@yahoo.com (Labor Day weekend), matthewzogby@gmail.com (weekend after Labor Day)