You were never meant to do this parent thing alone. Join us for "Foundations for Thriving in Parenting," a 4-week online program that meets Thursdays in January from 7-9pm. With the help of theological scholars, psychologists, and educators, discover what it means to parent with God; how to unlock each family member's uniqueness; and how to learn to love and be loved. Click here to view schedule & registration information.

In 2019, Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott announced an initiative to end child exploitation and sex trafficking in Texas. The Governor’s Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) Initiative intends to empower and mobilize communities of faith in the fight against child sex trafficking.
Please join First Lady Abbott and Catholics throughout the State of Texas for a Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking, Jan. 11-17.

• The Texas Conference of Catholic Bishops  has developed a toolkit of resources in English and Spanish. There are graphics and printable resources to share with others and reflect upon in your prayer time.
• Learn Ten Ways You Can Help End Human Traffiking
• Learn more about St. Josephine Bakhita, the patron saint of victims of human trafficking and the first canonized saint from the Sudan.

January 22 has been designated a prayer and penance, called the 'Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children: “for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion.” (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, no. 373)

Catholics are invited to observe this day through the penitential practices of prayer, fasting and/or giving alms. Learn how your family can participate.