There are opportunities for family and family member enrichment, whether traditional, single parent, or intergenerational families/households. Parenting education is also available periodically. The Family Life Office strives to reinforce and strengthen family leadership and relational skills through current family programs as well as offer venues for spiritual and emotion growth.

The New Families Movement is a branch within the Focolare Movement directed specifically at the world of the family. New families enthusiastically incarnate the spirituality of unity of the Focolare within the life of the family by striving to live the Gospel ideal of life in every Situation. Within the Archdiocese of San Antonio, New Families Movement activities include family sharing groups, large gatherings for families, and families nurturing and supporting one another. Contact the Focolare Centers at 341-8445 or 590-8812

Movimiento Familiar Cristiano is a ministry for couples and families, primarily Spanish-speaking, to strengthen relationships within the family and with God. For retreats and other activities for married couples and families contact Jose and Consuelo Medina (210) 924-2972.

Fathers and Mothers are encouraged to bring their sons and daughters to learn how their desire for love is tied intimately into God’s plan for their lives. They will learn the Truth about their sexuality and how they can live this gift in a way that will totally satisfy. For more information, click here.

Eight to ten families (grandparents are welcome, too!) come together to form a Christ-centered community for a long, four day week-end during the summer, or a weekend during Advent. The Eucharist and other family liturgies are complemented by skits, presentations, family sharing, peer group discussions, and fun activities. All join in community tasks such as clean up after meals. Retreat themes focus on family life and spiritual development through affirmation, communication, forgiveness, and commitment. Tecaboca is 70 miles west of San Antonio on the river, in the beautiful hill country, near Mountain Home. Families also participate in camp activities such as canoeing, swimming, riflery, archery, cookouts and horseback riding.

For over half a century, Marianists and their lay associates have staffed a boys camp just a short drive from San Antonio, in Mountain Home, Texas, Youth experience the outdoors under the skilled direction of caring adults. Our staff is rigorously screened through background checks, interviews, and reference checks. All staff participates in a full week of training, learning about child development, activity leadership, cabin leadership, and positive behavior management. Tecaboca offers 2 two-week summer sessions. Registrations are accepted for boys 7 to 14. Boys participate in swimming, fishing, horseback riding, canoeing, archery, riflery and wood shop, attend daily mass, and participate in evening prayer.

For more information contact: Tecaboca, 830-866-3425, email Howie Dotterweich, Program Director, at asstdirector@tecaboca.com or access www.tecaboca.com.