Family Life Amarillo

09/03/2026

Jesus Is the Guest of Honor!

TWO WEEKS TO GO!
The 29th Annual Family Life Banquet is almost here — and you're invited!

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 6:30 p.m.
📍 St. Thomas the Apostle, Amarillo

Join us for an evening of faith, fellowship, food and fun as we celebrate the work of the Family Life Office and the families it serves throughout the Diocese of Amarillo.

🎤 Featured Speaker: Tim Carney
Catholic author, columnist, speaker and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute

Your ticket helps support the Family Life Office's work strengthening marriages, supporting families and defending life from conception to natural death.

🎟️ Get Your Tickets Today!
Reserve Your Seat, Sponsor a Table or Donate
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​Tickets are available through September 13, but don't wait! Buying early helps us prepare for a great evening.
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Come celebrate. Come support. Come build a Civilization of Love — one family at a time!

07/26/2026

You're invited to celebrate and support the life-changing work of the Family Life Office at the 29th Annual Family Life Banquet!

This special evening brings our Catholic community together to celebrate the beauty of marriage, family, and the sanctity of human life while helping fund ministries that strengthen families across the Diocese of Amarillo. Your attendance—or your donation if you're unable to join us—helps support marriage preparation, pro-life initiatives, Natural Family Planning, grief support, and many other ministries that serve our communities.

Whether you reserve a seat, sponsor a table, or make a gift, your generosity makes a lasting impact. Reserve your tickets or make a donation today using this link: https://amarillodiocese.org/giving-rlb

Thank you for helping us build stronger families and a stronger Church. We hope to see you at this year's banquet!

07/19/2026

Today kicks off NFP Awareness week!

Our diocese is in need of additional NFP instructors who can teach in English and/or Spanish, in Amarillo and/or in the surrounding areas.

This is a vital ministry for our engaged and married couples, but we need volunteers to make it happen.

If you have any interest or would like to learn more, contact the Family Life office at 806-410-3839.

07/17/2026

Have you heard???
A family edition of Bible in a Year from Ascension will come out in 2027!
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D6SJHUuv6/

🎉 Big news! "The Bible in a Year: Family Edition (with Fr. Josh Johnson)" launches January 1, 2027! 📖

Ever since "The Bible in a Year" launched 5 years ago, we've heard from so many parents asking for a way to journey through Scripture with their children. We're excited to finally say: it's here! 🙌

Using Jeff Cavins' Great Adventure Bible Timeline, this new daily video podcast will help families with children ages 7 to 12 discover the story of salvation together, one day at a time. 🎥

Each episode includes:
📖 A reading from The Great Adventure Bible for Beginners
💬 Engaging, age-appropriate teachings from Fr. Joshua Johnson
❓A "Question of the Day" from real children
🙏 A daily Psalm and prayer

We can't wait to walk through God's Word with your family.

Learn more at www.AscensionPress.com/BIYFamily.

07/16/2026

Celebrate & Support the 29th Annual Family Life Banquet

Every day, the Family Life Office of the Diocese of Amarillo works to strengthen marriages, support families, defend the dignity of every human life, and share the hope of Christ throughout the Texas Panhandle. Through programs such as marriage preparation, Natural Family Planning, pro-life education, grief support, and family ministries, countless lives are touched by this important mission.

You are invited to be part of that mission by attending the 29th Annual Family Life Banquet.

This special evening is more than a banquet—it is an opportunity for our Catholic community to come together in fellowship, celebrate the gift of life, hear an inspiring keynote presentation, and ensure that these life-changing ministries continue for generations to come.

Whether you attend as an individual, bring your family, invite friends, or sponsor a table, your presence makes a difference. If you're unable to attend, we invite you to prayerfully consider making a tax-deductible donation in support of the Family Life Office. Every gift, regardless of size, helps provide resources, education, and outreach that strengthen marriages, accompany families, and promote a culture of life throughout our diocese.

Together, we can continue building a Civilization of Love—one person, one marriage, one family at a time.

Reserve your seat or make your donation today by visiting:
https://amarillodiocese.org/giving-rlb

Thank you for your continued prayers, generosity, and commitment to the mission of the Church. We look forward to celebrating with you at this year's banquet!

May God bless you and your family abundantly.

In Christ,
Karlynn Hochstein
Family Life Director
Diocese of Amarillo

07/14/2026

Did you know that July is filled with feast days celebrating married saints? 💍🙏
These holy husbands and wives remind us that marriage is a beautiful path to holiness—and that God can work through the ordinary joys, sacrifices, and challenges of family life.

Take a few minutes to meet some of these inspiring married saints! 👇

The summer months are popular for weddings, so it is fitting that the Church calls to mind a large number of married saints in July.

05/13/2026

Family Life is partnering with Abounding Joy Ministries to bring this event to our diocese. Click the link below for more details.

It will be hosted at 2 different days/times for your convenience:
-May 19th @ 7:00 pm online or together with a group at the Diocesan Pastoral Center (4512 NE 24th Ave, Amarillo).
-May 21st @ 9:00 pm online.
https://www.aboundingjoyministry.com/events

05/03/2026

Support for Separated & Divorced Catholics

You are invited to a special event offering encouragement, community, and practical support for those navigating separation or divorce.

Two opportunities to attend:
Tuesday, May 19th @ 7pm
Thursday, May 21st @ 9pm

Two methods to join:
• Join us in person at the Diocesan Pastoral Center
• Participate online from home

See flyer for dates, times, and registration details.

04/26/2026

Want to support moms in need? 🤰🏽💗

Want to enjoy all the fun of a baby shower? 🍼💐🍓

Join us at Bubbles for Babies this Saturday! 📅
https://cctxp.org/bubbles-for-babies/

04/22/2026