Questions and Answers:
What is an Encuentro Familiar?
It is an experience involving parents with children aged 12 to 21 years, in order to reach a deeper union in the home. There are lectures, videos and dynamics separately and themes are according to each group. Participants are divided into three groups: Parents, children 12-15 years, children of 16-21 years.
The talks are in English or Spanish?
The sessions are in Spanish for parents and English for children.
How much does it cost to attend?
The cost is $ 20.00 for each family member. The money is to cover lunch and materials both days.
How do I sign up?
Please call our office or fill out and submit your template.
I do not have problem in my marriage or my children, I can attend?
Of course. Family gatherings always try to maintain household harmony if she had difficulties, identifies ways for its solution. Topics that always helps the family in any situation you are. Many families who have assisted reporting that they had no problems in their marriages or their children, however at the end of the Family Meeting realize the changes that everyone needs to do to improve your relationship with your partner or children.
My husband (a) will not go to family reunion, can I come by myself (a) with my children?
No. The Family Meeting as its name implies, is a familiar experience. It is imperative that both parents attend to achieve the objective sought.
Can I register without being married by the Church?
If. If they are married in a civil ceremony. Sometimes couples who have not received the Sacrament of Marriage paperwork and begin their preparation to do so.
This is my second marriage, can I attend with my spouse?
If you can attend, but children must be from both parents.
The children are my husband (a), can they attend?
If they have lived with you since childhood
I have a niece who lives with me, she could attend?
No. The Family Meeting is just for parents with their children.
Can my child (a) bring your fiancé (e) the Family Meeting?
The boyfriend or girlfriend can attend with their parents.
The Family Meeting is 2 days, can I attend just 1 day?
To get the expected result, it is necessary to attend two full days.
We can not wait until the next family reunion, need immediate counseling, can we get help before the meeting?
Assisting the Priest Family Meeting A study of the family gets to know and then across a quote in the Priest's office receives them.
My child has an examination. Could we get the Saturday 11:00 pm?
No. In order to get the expected result, it is necessary to attend the entire family, two full days.
My 15 year old son is rebellious and does not want to attend, could you go alone with my spouse?
No. In order to help them, it is important that all attend.
I have two children one 20 and one aged 13, could assist with one of my children?
Yes, they can assist with just one child. Although the ideal is always to assist the entire family.
Family would like to attend the meeting but I have enough money. Can you help?
Encuentros Familiares are nonprofit. The cost used to just cover expenses. If you can not afford it, I suggest that you contact the secretary to discuss your situation and seek ways to help. No family should remain unable to attend for financial reasons.