marriage & family preparation
Marriage preparation family workshops are available for high school age and above. These workshops are designed for parents and their children to attend together because marriage preparation begins on the foundation of parent-child relationship. Workshops cover the significance and purpose of marriage, how to make a commitment, spiritual growth to maturity, purity and preparation before marriage, complementary aspects of masculinity and femininity, and the importance of cultivating good relationships in the extended family.
Life Tips & Tools
A Memorial Tribute to My Wife Giusi Johnson
By Mark Johnson When I think about my late wife Giusi, I am in an endless state of awe and amazement. I had the privilege to witness the life of a very special person up close for 17 years. It’s hard to believe that 23 years have gone by since her time of passing. I...
Love at 90
By K.T. A lot of people muse about what “true love” is. I’ve recently been witness to it, in a very personal way. My mom, who just turned 90 in August, broke her femur last week. This required surgery and being put into a convalescent facility (thankfully just minutes...
Life Stages: Growing from an Individual to a Family
Taking a family outing compared to a trip by yourself might be comparable to the difference between spiritual growth as an individual and as a family. A trip where you’re responsible for only yourself is easier to prepare and plan for, just as focusing on your own...