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Ave Explores: Catholic Family Life

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Families of all sizes and types make up the backbone, not only of society, but also the Church. The term “domestic church” dates back to the first century and relates to the home—the place where Catholics first learn about the faith and how to be a witness to God’s love.

Ave Explores: Catholic Family Life celebrates the beautiful diversity of families and their role in the Church. From singles to couples with many children and from priests and religious to grandparents and grandchildren, you learn how each family is called to holiness and to share their faith with the world.

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Week 1

What Is the Catholic Family?

Week one of Ave Explores: Catholic Family Life examines what it takes for a marriage to thrive. Remaining rooted in prayer, serving and sacrificing for one another, and striving to keep Christ at the center of their relationship gives the Catholic family a foundation upon which to grow.

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The Creativity and Diversity of Catholic Family Life

by Katie Prejean McGrady We met on Facebook: not the most conventional of romances, but definitely not too weird for two very online millennials. T...

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Week 2

Striving to Be a Holy Family

Week two of Ave Explores: Catholic Family Life considers how each person in a family is called to holiness and a relationship with Christ.

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Liturgical Living

by Rachel Bulman You’re only as holy as you are at home. I can’t even remember the first place that I heard this but I can remember it etching into...

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Week 3

When Family Life is Unexpectedly Different

This week, Ave Explores: Catholic Family Life looks at how families can strive for holiness and happiness, even when life is challenging.

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Holy Pruning

Elizabeth Tomlin Late August in my family is usually filled with last-minute beach trips, back-to-school shopping and sports try-outs. It’s fun for...

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Week 4

The Catholic Family in the World

In the final week of Ave Explores: Catholic Family Life, you will learn how Catholic families can change the world by their witness to the faith.

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Living in the World with Our Family

by Lydia LoCoco I know why you are reading this: because not that long ago, I sat where you are sitting. I was embarking on the greatest adventure ...

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