Keys to a Thriving Marriage
Center for Family Care
March 6, 2019
In this interview-style webinar, we explore some of the basic elements of a thriving marriage, even in the midst of the “busyness” of our daily lives. Read More
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Experiencing Great Lent as a Couple
Center for Family Care
March 5, 2019
The transcendent and sanctified reality of marriage obligates husbands and wives to actively contribute and support one another’s spiritual growth and edification. There is no better time to express and expand on this blessed truth than during the Lenten season. Read More
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Practicing Silence in the Home
Center for Family Care
February 5, 2019
Why is practicing silence in the home so important for family life? Watch as we discuss this question and more. Read More
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Infertility and the Intercessions of Saints Joachim & Anna
Center for Family Care
January 24, 2019
Although there are other saints who are petitioned for childlessness, Joachim and Anna retain a special standing because their story is so familiar. Having a special affinity for the plight of Joachim and Anna, and recognizing not only their faithfulness but also the powerful manner by which the Lord responded to their prayers, Christians in like circumstances have sought their intercessions for nearly two millennia. Read More
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Marriage, Mirrors, and the Path to Salvation
Center for Family Care
March 14, 2018
When we are joined in matrimony, the Church places us side by side so that we may carry the cross of life together. But what does this journey look like as we face the day-to-day struggles of marital life? Read More
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Becoming One
Center for Family Care
February 1, 2018
Becoming One is an ongoing offering for marriage enrichment. Each Becoming One presents a brief quotation or teaching on marriage along with an exercise or challenge for the couple. Read More
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Marriage & Communication Companion Exercise
Center for Family Care
January 11, 2017
The ability to communicate is foundational within any given relationship—and how much more so for husbands and wives! Since marriage holds to the ideal of a loving, self-denying, Christ-centered relationship oriented toward the Kingdom of Heaven, consistent, effective communication between spouses becomes imperative. “Say What?!” is a webinar from Fr. Jim and Presvytera Donna Pappas that reminds us that there are consequences to the way we deliver—and respond—to communication. The prevailing message of the webinar conveys that with deliberate, mutual effort spouses can intimately communicate with each other—even when it seems we’re speaking different languages! Read More
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Marriage Minute: Getting Stuck
Center for Family Care
November 4, 2016
Take a moment today to sit down with your partner and listen to this short audio clip. When you are finished, discuss the questions below together! Read More
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Marriage Minute: The Listening Exercise
Center for Family Care
November 4, 2016
Take a moment today to sit down with your partner and listen to this short audio clip. When you are finished, discuss the questions below together! Read More
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Soak Up The Son
Center for Family Care
June 1, 2016
IT’S SUMMER! A wonderful time for family, friends, relaxing, and playing. A time for vacations—vacations from work and vacations from school. But there is one type of vacation we shouldn’t be taking this summer—and that is from Church. Church should be the center of our lives throughout the year and summer is no exception. Join us this summer as we #soakuptheSON. Read More
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Soak Up The Son - Go Forth
Center for Family Care
June 1, 2016
IT’S SUMMER! A wonderful time for family, friends, relaxing, and playing. A time for vacations—vacations from work and vacations from school. But there is one type of vacation we shouldn’t be taking this summer—and that is from Church. Church should be the center of our lives throughout the year and summer is no exception. Join us this summer as we #soakuptheSON. Read More
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Marriage Minute: Keeping Marriage New
Center for Family Care
May 17, 2016
Take a moment today to sit down with your partner and listen to this short audio clip. When you are finished, discuss the questions below together! Read More
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Marriage Minute: Keeping Marriage New
Center for Family Care
May 17, 2016
Take a moment today to sit down with your partner and listen to this short audio clip. When you are finished, discuss the questions below together! Read More
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Marriage Minute: Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
Video
May 10, 2016
What is your general personal mindset in regard to marriage? In what areas of marriage do you have more of a fixed mindset? In what areas of marriage do you have more of a growth mindset? Read More
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Marriage Minute: Are You Married to Your Cellphone?
Video
April 6, 2016
Take a moment today to sit down with your partner and listen to this short audio clip. When you are finished, discuss the questions below together! Read More
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Say What?! How Words Matter in Our Relationships
Center for Family Care
March 24, 2016
Watch this webinar from the Center for Family Care titled "Say What?! How Words Matter in Our Relationships." Read More
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Take a Minute for Your Marriage
Center for Family Care
March 1, 2016
The Center for Family Care would like to introduce our latest feature, The Marriage Minute. The program provides a short audio clip from an Orthodox marriage and family specialist along with discussion questions for you and your spouse to use to strengthen your marriage. Check it out online at www.family.goarch.org. Read More
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Marriage Minute: Love Languages
Video
February 14, 2016
Take a moment today to sit down with your partner and listen to this short audio clip. When you are finished, discuss the questions below together! Read More
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Prayers for Married Couples: From the Sacrament of Marriage
Center for Family Care
December 18, 2015
A prayer for married couples from the wedding service. Read More
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The Service of Marriage
Service Text
September 3, 2015
The Service of the Crowning - The Service of Marriage Read More
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