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Navigate Betrayal

Posted on: June 13, 2024

Navigate Betrayal for Women Sexual sin can be embarrassing and it may be difficult to come forward to a priest when looking for authentic Catholic support. ( A bulletin blurb or bathroom wall post might help) This is a well-researched online resource that is designed for women by women to help them analyze what has happened, evaluate their options and engage in a plan to move from hurting to healing. This integrates Catholic faith with brain science to help in healing from sexual betrayal or trauma. They offer coaching and support. The subscription service is $45 a month and there is a discount if you purchase multiple months. If you have someone in need of financial help for Navigate Betrayal please reach out to the MFM office. There are other resources available through our office that also protect one's identity; please don't hesitate to reach out

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Grief

Blue Christmas

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Blue Christmas Flier

Posted on: October 31, 2022 | File size: 3.67MB Download
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Blue Christmas Prayer Service

Posted on: February 15, 2023 | File size: 9.65MB

Blue Christmas, also called the Longest Night or Winter Solstice, is a day during the Advent season marking the longest night of the year. This years' Blue Christmas falls on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. On this day or another day during Advent, churches can hold a prayer service to honor those who have lost loved ones and are experiencing grief. We have created this toolkit in the hopes that you will host an event at your parish for those suffering through loss this year.

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Blue Christmas Toolkit

Posted on: October 31, 2022 | File size: 9.96MB

Blue Christmas, also called the Longest Night or Winter Solstice, is a day during the Advent season marking the longest night of the year. This year's Blue Christmas falls on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. On this day or another day during Advent, churches can hold a prayer service to honor those who have lost loved ones and are experiencing grief. We have created this toolkit in the hopes that you will host an event at your parish for those suffering through loss this year.

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Divorce Recovery

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Divorce and the Church’s Healing Ministry (USCCB)

Posted on: February 9, 2023 Open Link

Fertility Awareness (NFP)

Infertility and Catholic Teaching

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Life-Giving Love in an Age of Technology (USCCB)

Posted on: July 9, 2019 Open Link
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The Infertility Companion for Catholics (Book - Amazon)

Posted on: July 9, 2024 Open Link

Marriage Preparation and Enrichment

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Catholic Couple Checkup

Posted on: February 9, 2023

an innovative and foundational tool for marriage and relationship enrichment which can be used alone, or in combination with enrichment books, seminars, or marriage retreats. It is a scientifically-based assessment that identifies relationship strengths and weaknesses across key relationship areas, including communication, conflict resolution, financial management, relationship roles, affection and sexual relationship, couple closeness and flexibility, family closeness and flexibility, personality

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Choice Wine

Posted on: June 13, 2024

The Choice Wine marriage enrichment opportunity is a resource that a parish could choose to run as a small group or a couple could choose to do this on their own.

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For Your Marriage

Posted on: July 9, 2019

This website helps couples at all stages of life to understand and live God’s plan for happy, holy marriages by providing educational and spiritual resources. It is an initiative of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to communicate the meaning and value of married life for the Church and for society. Visit their website today for marriage preparation and enrichment resources!

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Marriage Mentor Discernment

Posted on: November 15, 2024 | File size: 191KB Download
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Marriages of Grace

Posted on: July 1, 2024

A Northeast Ohio based non-profit organization that strives to enrich and strengthen Catholic marriages in Jesus Christ. They host an annual Marriage Enrichment day which has been held since 2008. For more information call 440-570-1523 or visit their website

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Papal Parchments

Posted on: June 13, 2024

The Vatican offers Papal blessing parchments for weddings or anniversaries. These high quality parchments can be framed and purchased for about $50. After filling out the needed information, they are then created and mailed to the address.

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Retrouvaille

Posted on: July 9, 2024

A three day program to help couples struggling in their marriages. It has three phases, starting with a weekend experience in which couples learn to re-establish communication and to gain new insights into themselves as individuals and as a couple. Post sessions are held over a period of 6 weeks to further develop and enhance the techniques learned on the weekend. A support group is available offering interaction with other couples who are striving to improve their relationship. Retrouvaille of Cleveland weekends are held generally on the East side.

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The Little Way for Marriage

Posted on: June 13, 2024

Catholic Marriage Enrichment is becoming more and more accessible. This is an easy online format that a couple can log in and access via their smart phone or computer. The basis is in St Therese of Lisieux and the lessons can help couples reignite the spark in their marriage. The price point can't be beat either for access to 4 lessons it is $15. Bulletin editors can share this link in the bulletin

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World Wide Marriage Encounter

Posted on: July 9, 2024

WWME offers weekends to bring a husband and wife closer together. Get away from the distractions of everyday life and focus on each other and how to improve your marriage. You can find encounters all over the world and register for your own encounter on their website.

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Fertility Awareness (NFP)

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Couple to Couple League

Posted on: January 9, 2023 Open Link

Fertility Awareness (NFP)

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Fertility Awareness Brochure

Posted on: March 14, 2023 | File size: 2.41MB

Introduction to fertility awareness (NFP) in the Diocese of Cleveland.

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Older Adults

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Catholic Grandparenting Association

Posted on: June 13, 2024

The Catholic Grandparenting Association is an international group that began the first grandparenting days in schools. They celebrate Anne and Joachim as Jesus' grandparents and offer webinars that individuals or parish leaders can join to help find resources that assist in passing on the faith.

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Adult Faith Formation

Online Learning

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Autism and Grief Training

Posted on: June 13, 2024

The Autism and Grief website offers training for clergy and bereavement workers that supports including those with autism in bereavement ministry.

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Single Catholics

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National Catholic Singles Conference (NCSC)

Posted on: July 2, 2024

NCSC was created to give single Catholics the opportunity to meet other like-minded singles and learn more about and share their faith.

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Human Sexuality

Gender Identity

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Conference on Gender Identity Additional Resources

Posted on: December 14, 2023 | File size: 146KB Download

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