The Diocese of Sacramento offers formation for anyone involved or wishing to become involved in marriage and family life ministry. In 2027 we will be offering a newly updated formation series highlighting St. Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body along with diving deeper into God's plan for Marriage and Family Life in the modern world. Formation opportunities can be attended in person or online. All are welcome to attend. Sessions will be hosted at the Pastoral Center with a remote option.
“The body, in fact, and only the body, is capable of making visible what is invisible: the spiritual and the divine. It has been created to transfer into the visible reality of the world, the mystery hidden from eternity in God, and thus to be a sign of it” (TOB 19:4).
1. TOB Session 1: In the Beginning . Dives deeper into God's plan for man and woman, their bodies, and the communion they are called to from the beginning. (Thursday, March 18th)
2. TOB Session 2: Original Sin. Explores how sin disrupted the original state of man and woman, and how we see the effects of this today. (Thursday, April 1st)
3. TOB Session 3: Redeemed Vision. Focuses on how we are called to live out God's original plan in light of our current state and the temptations we now experience. (Thursday, April 15th)
“Marriage and the family constitute one of the most precious of human values”. (Pope St. John Paul II, 1)
4. Marriage as a Sacrament. Through the Wedding at Cana, Jesus elevated Marriage to a Sacrament. Here we will explore what the essential qualities of Marriage, and how it gives grace. (Thursday, May13th)
5. Ecclesial Vision of Family Life. Looks into the vocation or Marriage, and how family life is called to build up the Church, society, and make disciples of all nations. (Thursday, June 10th)
6. Current Challenges in Family Life. Examines the secular culture's impact on marriage and family life, and the growing mindset's surrounding these challenges. (Thursday, July 8th)
7. Couples in Crisis. Dives into the root causes of couples who find themselves in crisis, and how we can accompany them towards healing and union. (Thursday, August 12th)
8. Life Issues & NFP. Explores Natural Family Planning through the context of Church documents and how husband and wife can live out the command to be fruitful and multiply through responsible parenthood. (Thursday, September 9th)
