Who can receive Holy Communion at Mass? None of us are truly worthy of such a great gift but God’s grace makes us worthy and prepares us to receive this sublime gift through which we are united to Christ and find salvation. We are reminded of this reality at Mass when we prepare for Holy…
Couples Connect: A Deeper Bond
A workshop to help couples better understand each other and develop a deeper connection. Through teaching moments, demonstration, and practice, this six-week workshop provides couples with a unique opportunity to practice the skills learned and receive feedback from counsellors. Couples will learn how to manage and work through conflict, increase sexual intimacy, fondness and…
Journey 101: For the healing of relational issues
Journey Canada is a Christian discipleship ministry for those with relational or sexual brokenness. The ministry is non-denominational and includes Catholics among staff and participants. Journey 101 course is an introductory look at blocks in our relationship with God, ourselves and others, and issues that prevent us from moving forward. Consists of six weekly…
Theology of the Body Course
Come and discover God’s original design for us, our call to holiness, and our destiny with him in heaven. Instructor: Fr. Alan Boisclair, BA, MDiv, STL (Marriage and the Family). April 11 to June 27. Monday (except May 23), from 7pm to 9:15pm at Canadian Martyrs Parish, Richmond April 13 to June 29. Wednesday…
Retrouvaille Vancouer Spring 2016 Program
A Lifeline for Marriages – Is your marriage in trouble? Retrouvaille is an affordable program that provides couples with the tools to repair ALL kinds of marriage crises. Rediscover romance and a joyful married life! Retrouvaille has helped thousands of couples avoid separation and rekindle their relationship. You or your spouse do not need…
Retrouvaille Vancouer Spring 2016 Program
A Lifeline for Marriages – Is your marriage in trouble? Retrouvaille is an affordable program that provides couples with the tools to repair ALL kinds of marriage crises. Rediscover romance and a joyful married life! Retrouvaille has helped thousands of couples avoid separation and rekindle their relationship. You or your spouse do not need…
Archdiocesan Marriage Prep gets help from Project Advance
For over a quarter of a century, Vancouver Archdiocesan Marriage Preparation programs have helped hundreds of couples annually discern and prepare for a lifetime together. We are grateful for Project Advance funding this past year which has helped to assist couples who were unable to afford the ordinary full fee for the program. Thank…
Theology of the Body Courses
Come and discover God’s original design for us, our call to holiness, and our destiny with him in heaven. Instructor: Fr. Alan Boisclair, BA, MDiv, STL (Marriage and the Family). Sept. 14 to Dec 14 Mondays (except Sept. 21, Oct. 12, Nov. 16) 7-9:15pm, Our Lady of Fatima, Coquitlam Sept.15 to Dec 8 Tuesdays…
Marriage Enrichment Weekend in Cantonese
Do you long for a blissful marriage? Do you want to recapture the romance and passion of courtship, enhance loving communication and mutual understanding, and enrich married life and elevate spiritual unity? The Canadian Chinese Marriage Encounter Association (CCMEA) is holding its annual Marriage Encounter Weekend Friday, Sep. 11 through Sunday, Sep. 13 at…
The Surprising Sacrament of Matrimony
The Archdiocese of Vancouver and Worldwide Marriage Encounter invite married couples, engaged couples, single persons, clergy, and youth (16+) to hear Fr. Tom Vandenberg from the Archdiocese of Seattle. He’ll cover the difference between the sacrament and a simple marriage, the importance of matrimony to life of the Church, the unique spirituality of married…