We support our parish's mission of making disciples by enoucouraging men to be active and inspired for Christ.  This is where men can find opportunities and programs to enhance their spiritual development and leadership skills.

Men’s Bible Study – The Men’s Bible Study is held on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:15pm in the Parish Center. The men are studying the Gospel of Matthew.  Contact Eddie Caudel at the Church Office for more information.
Covid19 Update: The Men's Bible Study will be meeting via Zoom.us until further notice. Please email Jim at giz13@aol.com for instructions.

Women’s Day Retreat-
In the Spring with Dina Marie Hale. Contact Eddie Caudel in the parish office for more info.
Covid19 Update: Retreat Postponed.
 

Ladies Bible Study–

Our evening group is studying the Widsom books at 6:30pm on Wednesdays.  You are welcome to jump in at any time.  Contact Jane Bartosz at 503-391-8848 for more information.

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First Thursdays

Real Life Spirituality for Young Adults

Every 1st Thursday of the month is an opportunity for young adults (18, 19, in their 20’s & 30’s) to come together in a relaxed environment to meet other young adults from the area while enjoying great food, a wide selection of drinks, and relevant topics of faith presented by engaging speakers.

First Thursdays LOCATION:

McMenamin’s – Thompson Brewery & Public House
3575 Liberty Rd. S. – Salem, OR 97302 – (503) 363-7286

Presented by your Salem/Keizer Catholic Parishes – More info, contact Eddie @ 503-364-7202 x 205 or via email: eddie@qpsalem.org

Special thanks to McMenamin’s Thompson Brewery & Public House for the donated use of their facilities!

Other Activities: 

There are even more Young Adult activities happening through the various Catholic churches in the area. For more info., please get in touch with the contacts below!

Salem/Keizer Catholic Church’s Young Adult Ministry Contacts:

Queen of Peace: Eddie Caudel, (503) 364-7202 ext 205, eddie@qpsalem.org
St. Edward: Brad Becker, (503) 510-5128, brad.becker@sainteds.com
St. Joseph: Sr. Raquel, (503) 581-1623 ext 221, youthmin@stjosephchurch.com
 

Marriage Enrichment Series

Presented by Martin Gay, MS, LPC, NCC

Links

For Your Marriage – Resources for living Happily Ever After

FAQs about Catholic Marriage

Dads.org – A support website for Catholic Dad’s – Sign up for their free monthly newsletter

Family Life Center – You’ll find articles and resources on faith and family life. Whether it’s strengthening your Catholic marriage, building the Catholic family, tackling the terrible two’s, passing on the Faith, or parenting teens, you’ll find the practical help you need.

Church Teaching and Guidance on Marriage and Family Life

Official Documents from the Vatican and from the U.S. Bishops
Pontifical Council for the Family

Archdiocesan Marriage & Family Life Office

The Office provides information, referrals, and training in the areas of marriage preparation, marriage enrichment, natural family planning, family ministry development, formerly married ministry, men’s ministry, adult chastity education, and respect life issues and aging concerns.

The Office also provides educational and formational activities for parish ministers dedicated to family life ministry.

Marriage Encounter

Worldwide Marriage Encounters mission of renewal in the Church and change in the world is to assist Couples and Priests to live fully intimate and responsible relationships by providing them with a Catholic “experience” and ongoing community support for such a lifestyle.

Marriage Encounter can help married couples turn a good (or even ho-hum or boring) marriage into a GREAT marriage!

• Rediscover the spark that was there on your wedding day!
• Rediscover the best friend you had when you were first married!
• Join the millions of couples worldwide who have learned how to keep their marriage vibrant and alive!

Catholic Engaged Encounter of Oregon

Catholic Engaged Encounter of Oregon is a ministry of the Roman Catholic Church primarily to couples planning to marry in the Catholic Church. However, couples who are not Catholic are also welcome to participate in an engaged encounter weekend. It is not required that a couple actually be engaged. The encounter is an in-depth pre-marriage preparation experience within the context of Catholic faith and values. The presenting team on an encounter consists usually of two married couples and a priest.

Engaged Encounters are held in Portland Oregon. It is necessary that a couple reserve places for themselves on a particular weekend at least 30 days in advance of the weekend they desire. Dates of future weekends are listed with the names and phone numbers of couples to contact in order to make a reservation and register for a particular weekend.

Retrouvaille

A Program to Help Couples Heal and Renew their own Marriage Relationship.

Retrouvaille is a live-in weekend and post weekend program for married couples. The emphasis is on a technique of communication between a husband and wife. During the weekend, a series of in-depth presentations are given to you and other couples like yourselves. Each presentation, given by one of three married couples and a priest, focuses on a specific area of a marriage relationship. After each presentation, you will have a chance to reflect on it by yourself, then discuss it with your spouse in complete privacy. The weekend is not a spiritual retreat, not a sensitivity group, not a seminar, nor is it a social gathering. You will, however be encouraged, to put the past behind you and start ‘rediscovering’ one another again. The weekend is not a ‘miracle cure’, therefore, post-weekend sessions have been designed to continue the marriage renewal begun on the weekend. These follow-ups review earlier concepts in greater depth, present new ones and help you apply these concepts to your own marriage.