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Office of Marriage, Family Life & NFP
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Resources
 Several references and links are provided to help families/households and parishes be aware of resource information on family development. Counseling services and sources of referral are also available.
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Family Life Library
The Office of Family life has several videos, books and audio tapes available for checkout and use in the following areas:
- General Family
- Parenting
- Parish-Partnership
- Marriage
- Respect Life
- Leadership
- Ministry
- Church Documents
- Sexuality
The above resources are complemented by the Natural Family Planning Office Lending Library
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Counseling Referrals
The Office of Marriage and Family Life refers individuals and families to various Archdiocesan agencies or other community-based organizations to include Catholic Charities Catholic Counseling and Consultation Center (210) 377-1133 and other pastoral centers. In addition, the office also maintains a list of professional counselors with whom services can be acquired. For more information or referrals call 210-734-2620, ext. 1215.
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Additional Websites
- www.nacflm.org National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers (NACFLM) – Provides general family life ministries and related organizations
- www.nccbuscc.org/laity National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB) - Sub Committee on Ecclesial Lay Ministry
- www.fotf.org Focus on the Family – Dr. James Dobson series, literature and various resources on family and parenting
- www.familia.va Pontifical Council for the Family – provides information on its activities and main projects
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Jake Samour,
Office of Marriage and Family Life & NFP,
Director
Phone: 210-734-1648
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Steve Pokorny,
Office of Marriage and Family Life & NFP,
Associate Director
Phone: 210-734-1650
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Mary Valle,
Office of Marriage,
Family Life & NFP
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Administrative Assistant
Phone: 210.734.1649
Fax: 210.734.0231
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Privacy Policy
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