If you are interested in any of these family life ministries, please contact the Parish Office at 913-299-3370 or [email protected]

“As For Me and My House” Anti-Pornography Program

This Archdiocesan initiative began with Awareness Sunday, a DVD presentation and Theology of the Body study groups. We continue to fight pornography through prayer and education with a focus on chastity and modesty. The "My House" program continues to provide new information and materials.

Covenant Eyes

Covenant Eyes is an internet service that holds internet users accountable on the internet against pornography. 

Grief Support 

Our prayers are with the men and women who have lost spouses or other loved ones. Grief workshops will be offered throughout the year. For resources, please contact Theresa Smith at [email protected] or (913) 299-3370.

Marriage Preparation Lead Couples 

Couples who have been married in the Catholic Church for at least five years may volunteer to be a lead couple for our Marriage Preparation program.  Following training, they host sessions in their home for several engaged couples to discuss a variety of topics relating to sacramental marriage.
 

Marriage and Family Life

Marriage and Family Life Ministry (Communio) offers various programs for married couples including Alpha Marriage Course. Past events include: couples' wine and cheese tasting, retreats, Easter Egg Hunt, Hayride and Bonfire, Movie Nights and more. Blessings are offered at Mass on World Marriage Day and other occasions. Couples who marry in the Church, pray together daily, and attend Mass together tend to have stronger, happier, lifelong marriages. Please click here to see more marriage resources.

Parishioners for Life

This group seeks to counter the culture of death by building up the culture of life. Prayers for life issues is top priority. They promote awareness and education through offering legislative updates, providing prayer cards, attending the March for Life in Topeka, praying at abortion centers, supporting local pregnancy centers, and more. Link: https://www.facebook.com/StPatrickParishionersForLife/