Married Couples
Every marriage matters, because marriage comes from the hand of God. God brings a man and a woman together to love and support each other.
For Your Marriage
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Web site is designed to promote healthy marriages with everything from daily marriage tips to statistics on divorce, cohabitation and caring for aging parents.
Por Tu Matrimonio
El portal Web oficial de Por Tu Matrimonio es la iniciativa por el matrimonio y la familia cristiana de la Conferencia de Obispos de Estados Unidos (USCCB) por sus siglas en español.
Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM)
There are times when each of us needs someone to help us sort out our thoughts and feelings. That is when it can be helpful to seek the support of a professional therapist. Catholic Charities West Michigan services support individuals and families in coping with specific stresses and problems such as anxiety, depression, and adjustment difficulties that may result in marital conflict, parenting concerns, and life cycle issues such as birth, loss, aging, and family relationships.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter is a Catholic retreat for married couples with good marriages. to enrich their marriages. Think of it as a tune-up for your marriage - an opportunity to get away from every day distractions and concentrate on the two of you.
PAIRS (Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills)
Developed by Lori H. Gordon, Ph.D., PAIRS provide a comprehensive system to enhance self-knowledge and to develop the ability to sustain intimate relationships. Contact Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Dan and Vicki Schneider, certified teaching couple.
Retrouvaille
For couples contemplating separation or divorce, whose marriages have become troubled or stressed, unloving or uncaring, cold or distant; or for those already separated or divorced who want to try again … help is available! Retrouvaille (a French word meaning rediscovery) offers the tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. For information, call (616) 752-7004 or email accept2love@live.com. All calls are kept in the strictest confidence.
Older Adults
We are all growing older, not just as individuals but as members of a faith community. How the faith community relates to its older members—recognizing their presence, encouraging their contributions, responding to their needs, and providing appropriate opportunities for spiritual growth—is a sign of the community's spiritual health and maturity. (Blessings of Age, USCCB 1999.)
Many parishes have peer group ministries for older adults. Find a parish near you.
Below are links to further resources and activities.
Spiritual Needs of Maturing Adults
A description of 23 spiritual needs of Maturing Adults developed by Dr. Richard Johnson in successive issues of The WELL, WISE & WHOLE Monthly, a free online subscription service.
Senior Companions
Senior Companions encourage adults who are isolated, homebound, elderly, developmentally disabled, or have other special needs, to become more engaged in life. They build meaningful relationships through regular visits, activities and outings. Active in Muskegon and Newaygo Counties.