Pro-Life, Marriage, and Family Life
Resources for Women and Families Seeking Help
Marriage Preparation
Marriage Preparation Information for Engaged Couples
See below
Marriage Preparation Resources for Parishes
Natural Family Planning
Natural Family Planning (NFP) is an umbrella term for certain methods used to achieve and avoid pregnancies. These methods are based on observation of the naturally occurring signs and symptoms of the fertile and infertile phases of a woman’s menstrual cycle.
Married couples using NFP to avoid pregnancy for the time being abstain from intercourse and genital contact during the fertile phase of the woman’s cycle. Likewise, married couples open to the possibility of conceiving a child engage in intercourse during the fertile phase of the woman’s cycle. No drugs, devices, or surgical procedures are used to avoid or achieve pregnancy.
NFP reflects the God-given dignity of the human person within the context of marriage and family life, promotes openness to life, and recognizes the value of the child. By respecting the love-giving and life-giving natures of marriage, NFP can enrich the bond between husband and wife.
Marriage Enrichment
See Above
Walking with Moms in Need
Announcements
First Step for Change
Catholic Charities will hold its annual First Step for Change campaign from Mother’s Day through Father’s Day, honoring the faith, humility and love it takes to raise a child.
Catholics at the Capitol 2024: Tuesday, April 9th from 9:15 am – 4:30 pm (Bulletin Materials)
The Catholic Conference of Ohio is bringing Catholics from across Ohio to the Statehouse to meet with elected officials and advocate for policies.
Memorial Service for Miscarried or Stillborn Children (Bulletin Materials)
If you know someone who has suffered the loss of a child through miscarriage or stillbirth, please invite them to a Memorial Service on Sunday, May 19.
Red Bird Ministries (Bulletin Materials)
Red Bird Ministries is a Non-Profit Catholic Grief Support Ministry that guides individuals and couples through the complexity and trauma that happens with the loss of a child from pregnancy through adulthood.
Springs in the Desert (Bulletin Materials)
As a Catholic infertility ministry, Springs in the Desert is more than just a ministry; we are a place of respite, solidarity, and encouragement – wherever you are on the path of infertility, or in the experience of pregnancy loss.
Young People: Are You Scared to Talk about Abortion?
On Saturday, May 18th, Ohio Right to Life, Students for Life of America and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Toledo are sponsoring an apologetic conference for students entitled “Persuasive Pro-Life” at the St. Thomas More Newman Center at the Ohio State University from 10 am – 2:30 pm.
Project Rachel Easter/Divine Mercy Message (Bulletin Materials)
For CONFIDENTIAL help text or call Project Rachel of Northeast Ohio at 330-360-0430.
Marriage Preparation Engaged Couple Retreat Day
The next diocesan-sponsored one-day marriage preparation retreat days for engaged couples will be held Saturdays, March 2 & April 6 in the social hall at St. Columba Cathedral. Reservations are required.
ODJFS Seeks Foster Families
In Ohio, nearly 15,000 children are living in out-of-home placement settings every day. Adoption and foster care can provide a stable, loving home. Learn how to help.
Intercessions for Life and Pro-Life Bulletin Briefs
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities prepares intercessions and bulletin briefs for each month.
Students for Life
Any parish, school or campus interested in forming a Students for Life group may contact the Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life at dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org or 330-744-8451 ext. 272.
Walking with Moms in Need – Now More than Ever!
Anyone interested in establishing Walking with Moms in Need in their parish or region may contact the Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life at dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org or 330-744-8451 ext. 272.