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.