My husband, Jared, and I experienced so much rapid change in our early twenties, that we could hardly escape survival mode. But, we desperately wanted to belong to a church family and we needed Christian friends. Those things take time. A family ministry can close that time gap and nurture its members, just like it has done for us. The book Cultivating Your Catholic Community: Helping Young Couples and Families Find Their Place in Your Parish offers practical solutions and tips for people wanting to build up the community in their parish.
My husband, Jared, and I experienced so much rapid change in our early twenties, that we could hardly escape survival mode. But, we desperately wanted...