Guidelines

The guidelines for the ministry have evolved over the period of more than forty years. Their sole purpose is to support the programs. The development has included input from the Marriage Enrichment community (i.e., those working with the programs).  This has helped ensure that a broad base of experience and ideas are included in the process. Most importantly, it is our belief that the Holy Spirit has worked through the people of God in guiding the development of the ministry and the guidelines.

Guidelines Documentation

The ministry policies, guidelines, and procedures are available through:

• This website
• Ministry andpProgram publications (see Materials/Purchase Products Section}
• Family Life Office of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe
• Ministry Board of Directors.

Presentation Guidelines are in Program Books

• Marriage Ministry for Life's Journey
• Marriage Enrichment Weekend
• Marriage Enrichment Experience
• Married-Couple Retreat
• Engaged-Couple Enrichment
• Youth Dating and Healthy Relationships
• Participant’s Journal and Reflections
• Prayer Rituals for Marriage Enrichment.

Program Changes and Issues Resolution

The responsibility for ministry improvements, establishing guidelines, and resolving issues resides with the Family Life Office of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and the Ministry Board of Directors.  

Many ideas for improvement in the ministry will naturally be generated at the parish/congregation level.  These ideas and suggestions as well as issues or problems should be submitted to the Family Life Officeand/or Board for consideration and resolution.