Life, Marriage & Family

Life, Marriage & Family The Life Marriage and Family team operates under the auspices of the Archbishop of Sydney, Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP.

Life, Marriage and Family in the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney works to promote the Catholic Church's beautiful teachings on human life, marriage and family and does so through the facilitation of resources, presentations and evangelising opportunities. The Life Marriage and Family team is intent on building a culture of life and love in the Archdiocese of Sydney which affirms the foundational elements of marriage and family in the knowledge that these are critical in the establishment of a humane and flourishing society. Particular attention and resourcing is given to the promotion of a deeper understanding of the human person, the gift of human sexuality, fertility awareness methods, and the uniqueness and sacredness of Holy Matrimony compared to other forms of relationships. Marriage education and enrichment, parenting issues and men's ministry, the impact of divorce and marital separation, and the interests of children, are also areas of focus for the Life, Marriage and Family Team. The Life, Marriage and Family team encourages your engagement with our team members who are available to support parishes, schools, family and youth groups, and other agencies of the Archdiocese in any of the aforementioned areas by way of talks, presentations, focused resource development, or facilitated group information sessions.

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07/10/2026

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Here are some insights from Fr Simon Kitimbo who speaks on the Knot So Ordinary Date initiative.

Married couples are invited to a Knot So Ordinary Date at Good Shepherd Parish, Hoxton Park, on Sunday 18 October from 12.30pm: a Life, Marriage and Family Sunday afternoon of good food, honest conversation, adoration and a special blessing for couples at Mass.

We have received a high volume of requests from parishes who wish to celebrate Life Marriage and Family Sunday.You will ...
07/10/2026

We have received a high volume of requests from parishes who wish to celebrate Life Marriage and Family Sunday.

You will find the following resources on the Life Marriage Family Sunday page.

Please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.

HOW DO I PREPARE FOR LIFE MARRIAGE FAMILY SUNDAY?

The Life Marriage and Family team have created a resource guide to support parishes in implementing LMF Sunday.

The parish guide contains the following resources:

-LMF Sunday Parish Guide
-Generic LMF Sunday Tile
-Marriage resource guide
-Order of celebrating married couples within Mass
-Marriage and the Eucharist Catechesis
-LMF Sunday Prayer cards
-LMF Sunday certificate template (coming soon)
-Reflective questions for married couples
-Celebrating your marriage anniversary at home
-Walk With Christ 2026 information
-International Eucharistic Congress 2028

Please reach out to the Life Marriage and Family Team if you have any questions about LMF Sunday.

01/10/2026

2027 TOB presenter, Bill Donaghy invites you!

A Senior Lecturer with the Theology of the Body Institute, Bill has spent years sharing the beauty and richness of St John Paul II’s Theology of the Body with audiences around the world.

You may also know him as one-third of the Word Made Flesh podcast, alongside Christopher West and Mike Mangione.

This January, Bill is coming to Sydney to lead Theology of the Body & Art: The Way of Beauty — a 5-night immersion exploring how art and beauty can awaken wonder, reveal truth and ultimately draw us towards God.

🎨 17–22 January 2027
📍 Benedict XVI Retreat Centre, Grose Wold, NSW

Find out more at tobi.sydneycatholic.org

Link in bio.

Ways to celebrate your marriage anniversary at home-Pray the RosaryOffer the decades of the rosary to the different aspe...
30/09/2026

Ways to celebrate your marriage anniversary at home-Pray the Rosary

Offer the decades of the rosary to the different aspects of your marriage.

When an engaged practicing Catholic couple make the decision to get married in the Church, their discernment looks beyon...
30/09/2026

When an engaged practicing Catholic couple make the decision to get married in the Church, their discernment looks beyond the appealing aesthetics of a sunny beach or the pressure to honour family traditions. As they exchange vows before the altar, they are drawn to the beauty and sacredness of this lifelong commitment of love and self- gift, following Christ’s footsteps at the last supper when He breaks the bread before His disciples and says, “this is my body, given for you.”

As we prepare for the International Eucharistic Congress in 2028 the Life Marriage and Family team have created a theological document on the Eucharist and Marriage.

The Sacrament of Matrimony mirrors the relationship between GOD and His peopleand Christ being the bridegroom of the Chu...
29/09/2026

The Sacrament of Matrimony mirrors the relationship between GOD and His people
and Christ being the bridegroom of the Church.

At times, people have broken their covenant with GOD, who in turn sends prophets and saints to assist them in restoring their relationship with GOD.

Although Marriage has its challenges and difficulties, there are resources available to provide accompaniment and healing to assist married couples in reclaiming the Sacrament of Matrimony.

We have resources from Worldwide Marriage Encounter, Messy Family Project and Smartloving to support you in your marriage.

♥️ As we move closer to Life Marriage Family Sunday, here are some ways to celebrate your marriage at home!🙏 A married c...
28/09/2026

♥️ As we move closer to Life Marriage Family Sunday, here are some ways to celebrate your marriage at home!

🙏 A married couple who prays together, stays together.

Bill Donaghy is returning to find this goanna! 🦎 He’s coming to Sydney to take us on a journey into The Way of Beauty - ...
25/09/2026

Bill Donaghy is returning to find this goanna! 🦎

He’s coming to Sydney to take us on a journey into The Way of Beauty - exploring art, wonder, truth and our encounter with God.

And if this photo is anything to go by, Bill already knows how to stop and appreciate the beauty of creation! 😄

Link in bio 🔗

“Save the date and mark your calendars for Eucharist28 in Sydney from 24 September to 1 October 2028, preceded by a Theo...
24/09/2026

“Save the date and mark your calendars for Eucharist28 in Sydney from 24 September to 1 October 2028, preceded by a Theological Symposium from 20 to 22 September 2028.”

How do parishes celebrate Life Marriage Family Sunday Mass?The Life, Marriage and Family Team have created a parish reso...
21/09/2026

How do parishes celebrate Life Marriage Family Sunday Mass?

The Life, Marriage and Family Team have created a parish resource named "the order of celebrating a married couple within Mass on the anniversary of matrimony."

The resource provides support for Parish Priests and liturgy committees to celebrate Life Marriage Sunday Mass which is drawn from the Order of Celebrating a married couple within Mass on the anniversary of Matrimony.

The Order includes the blessing of married couples, prayers of intercession, presentation of the gifts and the final blessing.

The Order of celebrating a married couple within Mass on the anniversary of matrimony resource can be found on the LMF Sunday page.

Thank you to Fr Ben Saliba and Dr Mariusz Biliniewicz for their contributions to the Order of celebrating a married couple within Mass on the anniversary of matrimony.

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Sydney, NSW
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