Marriage & Family Life

1) Building a Better Marriage (BABM)

In 2026 one day Building a Better Marriage events will be held to strengthen and enrich marriages. The day starts at 9.00 am and finishes at 4.30pm and is free to attend. The days will be held in the following deaneries:

October 3 Lambeth

To join one of these days please contact Carole on 07983 524 727 or email: mflkent@rcaos.org.uk

2) For engaged and married couples:

Rooted in love – Online Group

Meets one hour a month on Zoom from 8.30pm to 9.30 pm. No travelling and no costs. It’s free to attend:

August 27

September 24

October 22

November 26

December 10

FFI contact Carole on mflkent@rcaos.org.uk

To obtain further information go to Southwark MFL webpage: https://rcaos.org.uk/mission/marriage-and-family-life/

Growing in Faith Together - SycamOre

From the comfort of your living room join us for 4 x 1 hour Sycamore Growing in Faith Together (GIFT) for engaged and married couples:

Sept 8,15,22,29.

Other courses available. FFI contact Carole on mflkent@rcaos.org.uk‍

Retrouvaille MARRIAGE SUPPORT: 

From relationships that are 'Just in a Rut', needing some refreshment or more serious issues - If you are open to try again – Retrouvaille could be the solution. We have helped thousands of couples get their relationship back on track as they rediscovered hope and trust in the marriage. To find out more:

www.retrouvaille.org.uk+44 797 338 0443 ‍

ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE OF REPARATION & PRAYER FOR THE SANCTITY OF LIFE: Sat. 1st of Aug. 2026, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. More info. at https://prolifepilgrimage.org/. If you cannot join in person, you are able to follow the pilgrimage live through the Walsingham livestream, to join in prayer see website. All welcome.

NEW: YOUNG ADULT GROUP: From Fr Gareth: A number of people approached me about a young adult group, so there will be a first gathering on Thursday 13th August at 6pm in the Retreat for 18-32 year olds. We have some Young adult groups around our Passionist Province, Glasgow and Paris in particular. The other groups have social activities like going bowling or to the cinema, as well as having young adult Masses followed by food. We also hold meetings on zoom, and the group in Paris go on pilgrimages together. If you are in your early teens, you can come along if you are accompanied by someone who is 18-32. We ask for the prayers of the Parish as we begin. Thank you!!

Catholic Family Festival - Come to the CELEBRATE festival - a faith-filled event for all the family.

Runs from 15-19 August, at Worth School, West Sussex.

Hear inspiring speakers such as Fr Roberto Pasolini (Preacher to the Pope), David Wells and Johannes Hartl, experience beautiful masses, pray in Worth Abbey, fun and formation for children and young people aged 3-24 each day of the festival, and relax in the beautiful Sussex countryside. Camp in our festival field or stay in school accommodation. Weekend tickets also available. For more information visit www.celebratefestival.org