Marriage and Family Life

Veola Burchett, Director

27 C Street
Salt Lake City UT 84103
Phone: (801)328-8641
Email: veola.burchett@dioslc.org


Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Mon -Fri

Understanding that the family is the domestic church and reveals to the world a unique vision of God's love and life, the Marriage and Family Office of the Diocese of Salt Lake City is dedicated to empowering families in all its stages from conception to natural death.  The Marriage and Family Life Office will perform these duties through active participation in local, national and international groups that support and protect family life in accordance with Catholic teaching.

Respect Life Day

will be held at Saint Martin de Porres on January 12, 2013 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  The cost is $15.  Pre-registration is required.  For more information or to print off a registration form, click here.  To register on-line, click here.

Speakers include

Fr. Jan Bednarz, "Why I'm Pro-life"
Dr. Maureen Condic, "When does Life begin? A Scientific Perspective"
Carol Ruddell, "Respect and dignity through the Lifetime"
Illa Wright, "Ministry to the imprisoned

Marriage

Eucharist:  A Model for Marriage.  This workshop, which helps married couples explore the mystery of their life in Christ, will be held at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 3560 W 3650 S, West Valley, on Saturday, February 2, 2013 from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.  The $50/couple registration fee includes lunch.  An optional dinner ($25/couple) is also available.  To register, click here.

Preparing for Marriage

2013 Natural Family Planning Registration Form (Note:  Engaged couples must notify their pastor of their intent to marry before registering for this class.)  

          Click here to sign up for a class at St. John the Baptist in Draper
              
              January 5, 2013
              March 16, 2013
              May 11, 2013
              August 17, 2013
              November 30, 2013

          Click here to sign up for a class at Saint James, Ogden
              February 9, 2013
              April 13, 2013 - Holy Family Catholic Church, Ogden
              June 15, 2013
              September 14, 2013       

 2012 PNF REGISTRACION

2013 Catholic Engaged Encounter Registration (Note:  Engaged couples must notify their pastor of their intent to marry before registering for this class.)  Click here to make a donation to CEE

Dates for Catholic Engaged Encounter are: 
   
    January 12 - 13, 2013
    March 9 - 10, 2013
    April 20 - 21, 2013
    June 22 - 23, 2013
    August 24 - 25, 2013
    November 2 - 3, 2013

Resources for Married Couples

Marriage Encounter Weekend:  A weekend retreat for married couples to enhance their marriage. 

What have you done for your marriage today? Click here to find ideas and resources for every kind of couple: engaged, happily married forever, married but needing some help to restore more happiness. Take a few minutes today to enhance your sacrament.

¿Qué han hecho hoy por su matrimonio?  "Hagan ?Click' aquí para ideas y recursos para cualquier clase de parejas: comprometidos, casados feliz para siempre, casados pero necesitando cierta ayuda para restaurar más felicidad."  Tomen algunos minutos hoy para aumentar su sacramento. 

Dates for Marriage Encounter Weekends are:
   March 9-11, 2012
   July 27-29, 2012
   November 9-11, 2012

Resources for Marriage Ministers

Life Issues

Respect Life

     Ethics and Medicine

          October 2010
          Order form for Handbook on Critical Life Issues

Abortion

End of Life Issues

Stem Cell Research

Health Care

Bishops Clarify Misconceptions of Health Care Reform

Other Resources:

Salt Lake County offers many support programs and information for senior citizens and their caregivers. If you would like to know more about services, helpful workshops and activities, click here.


National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

For information, teacher lists, supportive doctors, and class schedules to assist women/couples learn Natural Family Planning, click here.