The Family Life Office coordinates the programs and activities of a number of diocesan-wide ministries: Disaster Relief, Elder Ministry, Family Life, Marriage Preparation, Natural Family Planning, and Respect Life. The Disaster Relief Ministry coordinates the diocesan response to hurricanes, tornadoes, storms, floods, earthquakes or other situations that cause human suffering or create human needs that the victims cannot alleviate without assistance. To contribute, please call (704) 370-3228, or select "Opportunities for Giving".

Elder Ministry provides leadership and guidance to parishes and older adults within the Diocese of Charlotte to enhance their well-being and to promote the development of programs. Annual events such as the Spring Fling and Day of Reflection provide an opportunity for elders to gather from throughout the Diocese.  Mark your calendar for Days of Reflection on November 18th at St. Paul in Greensboro and December 3rd at St. James in Hamlet.  Sandra Breakfield can assist you further by calling (704) 370-3220 or by sending an email to SBreakfield@charlottediocese.org.

The Family Life Program provides information, resources and training for parish Family Life Commissions. To learn more about ways in which your parish can be assisted in your outreach to families, contact Gerard Carter at 704-370-3250 or email gacarter@charlottediocese.org.

The Marriage Preparation Program coordinates the one-day Marriage Preparation workshops. The sessions are offered on Saturdays throughout the year in various locations throughout the Diocese. Select Marriage Preparation for more information including dates and locations as well as links to a registration form and directions. You may also contact the Marriage Preparation Coordinator at (704) 370-3228 or email sabeason@charlottediocese.org.

The Natural Family Planning Program provides couples with information and classes on the methods of birth regulation approved by the Catholic Church. To learn more select Natural Family Planning, call 704-370-3230, or email bnadcock@charlottediocese.org.  

More than 20 years ago, the American bishops established the National Office of Respect Life to address the "slippery slope" of diminished respect for life found in the United States. In the Diocese of Charlotte, the Respect Life Program seeks to educate and raise awareness through parish coordination. It especially addresses the issue of abortion and sponsors events and activities such as the annual March for Life, the Pro-Life Corner of the Catholic News & Herald, post-abortion healing services, prayer services and the annual life chain. Select Respect Life, contact Maggi Nadol at (704) 370-3229 or email respectlife@charlottediocese.org  for more information.