"Dialogue is the love between parents and children made words"
P. Florentino Azcoitia, S.J.
Spiritual Advisor
Since the beginning Family Encounters have vigorously and tirelessly fought for the homes of our community. committed parents and children are an example of a holistic ministry because it encompasses the whole family. Many difficulties came across the road but were overcome with the help of God and the enthusiasm of hundreds of families who gave their time and energy to an apostolate in which they believed.
Family activities
Together and with a lot of enthusiasm and generosity we found the solution by organizing a variety of different activities for parents and children. In addition to the financial assistance, a mystical community was forming, an essential element in any apostolic work within the Church.
One example of our community mystical was the journey we had to patiently take to strengthen the Family Encounters in
Journey Dates
St. Peter and Paul
1971-1973
1973-1975
1975-1981
The Immaculate College-La Salle
1981
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
1981-1987
Our new house in Miller
1987 - present
Home, sweet home
Do to the many demands the apostolate demanded, it was necessary to find our own home. We understood perfectly the poet when he said:
“Hiker there is no road
you make the road when you walk”
We walked, and at
Future of Family Encounters
With our trust in God and also with dedicated parents and children, we will continue to carry out what our community needs: Effective help to the family.
Family with mission
Family Encounters’ goal is to cooperate in the creation of families that share peace and unity among them and firmly believe they have a mission to cooperate with faith in spreading the
A.M.D.G.
(For the greater glory of God)