Nicholas Shoen will lead a discussion for parents about how to manage screen time and technology use to help our children develop as human beings and children of God. Nick Schoen is Chief of Staff for our Archdiocese of Seattle Vicar for Clergy Office and his experience as a nursing manager and husband and father makes him a very effective presenter on this subject.
All parish staff and volunteers who help prepare couples for marriage are invited to join us for regional trainings covering what's required, finding the right mix of resources for your parish, preparing the civilly married and engaging with young adults.
Deacon Eric Paige, Director of the Office of Marriage and Family Life will preach at the 10:30 am Mass and speak with families afterwards on the subject of God's plan for love and marriage.
Join Mary Rose and Ryan Verret the founders of the Witness to Love Marriage Preparation program as they provide parish staff and volunteers an introduction to their new Civil Marriage Initiative designed specifically for civilly married couples seeking a sacramental marriage.
Deacon Eric Paige, Director of the Office of Marriage and Family Life will preach at the 10:00 am and noon Masses and speak with families afterwards on the subject of God's plan for love and marriage.
Maribel Zarzar and Deacon Eric Paige, Director of the Office of Marriage and Family LIfe will team up to present the talk: Great conversations: how to talk with children about God's plan for love and marriage.
Deacon Eric Paige, Director of the Office of Marriage and Family Life will join Fr. Phil Bloom at the vigil Mass and will offer reflections on Marriage at a dinner afterwards.
Bishop Elizondo will keynote a one-day retreat to prepare civilly married couples for the Sacrament of Matrimony. The day will start at 9:00 am with opening prayer and conclude with Mass at 5:00 pm. Talks throughout the day will be offered in both English and Spanish.