Marriage & Family: Finding Joy At Home
The Five Love Languages of Children
We talk in many languages, many times without using words. How do we know which language to use and when? And how do we know how to talk to our children in ways that they hear? Join Rhett Young and learn five ways to enter your child’s heart.
Rhett Young MF-01 Thurs., March 25 7:30-9:00 p.m. Holy Cross Rooms 21 & 22
Five Building Blocks to a Loving Marriage
Join David Shaffer as he explores the five main characteristics of a loving marriage. With Christ’s love for the Church as the blueprint, this course offers practical ways to grow into a more loving couple.
David Shaffer MF-02 Thurs., March 4 7:30-9:00 p.m. Holy Cross Rooms 11 & 12
Parenting Teens – and Surviving with God’s Grace
Do you worry about your teen? Do you ask yourself, “Now what do I do?” If so, this one is for you! Char Wenc, professor and author, shows you how to survive in a laugh-filled, high-energy presentation. Char provides practical techniques and tools for discipline, encouragement, and communication with your teenage children. Discover God’s grace in your profession called parenting.
Char Wenc MF-03 Wed., March 17 7:30-9:00 p.m. Padre Serra Parish Center
Taming the Wolf: Resolving Conflict, Part I
Mediator Greg Stone and Fr. Joe Scerbo combine the peacemaking legacy of St. Francis of Assisi with modern mediation techniques to provide attendees with a spiritual road map through conflict resolution to reconciliation. Books are available for purchase. Learn ways to turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones.
Stone/Scerbo MF-04 Wed., March 3 7:30-9:00 p.m. Padre Serra Parish Center
Taming the Wolf: Resolving Conflict, Part II
Even if you missed Part I, join Greg Stone and Fr. Joe Scerbo for this second installment on resolving troubling conflicts in your life. Books are available for purchase.
Stone/Scerbo MF-05 Wed., March 10 7:30-9:00 p.m. Padre Serra Parish Center
Catholics and College: Keeping the Faith
Learn techniques to prepare your college-bound student (or yourself) to make good choices using faith instead of peer pressure. Dr. Jazmir Fajardo, a college professor, wife, and mother shares practical advice.
Dr. Jazmir Fajardo MF-06 Tues., March 2 7:30-9:00 p.m. Holy Cross Church
Prevención e Intervención de la Violencia Domestica
Como reconocer las señales psicológicas y espirituales que anuncian una relación de pareja con violencia doméstica. Guía practica para prevenirla, reconocerla e intervenir a tiempo. Destinada a mujeres y hombres, con o sin pareja.
Fr. Cirilo Bailon MF-07 Wed., March 3 7:30-9:00 p.m. St. Mary Magdalen Church Hall
La Revolución Adolescente
Información científica actual sobre los procesos biológicos, físicos, emocionales, psicológicos, espirituales y morales que viven los adolescentes, y los retos que estos plantean a sus padres. Guía practica para entender, acompañar y apoyar a los adolescentes. Para padres y madres migrantes con hijos crecidos en E.U.
Fr. Cirilo Bailon MF-08 Wed., March 17 7:30-9:00 p.m. St. Paschal Baylon Hall