This central document in family ministry includes techniques for implementing a family perspective into all policies, programs, and services of the Church.

A study of the early Christian church in the Mediterranean region and its emphasis on collective good over individual desire clarifies much about what is wrong with the American church today.

The bishops examine the needs of all children in an increasingly difficult world and present the moral and religious dimensions of caring for children both here and abroad.

In this uplifting message, the bishops offer families everywhere an inspiring reflection on love.

Brings together a range of theological disciplines to provide a comprehensive, modern resource for theological reflection on the family.

This report draws on a wide consultation with church groups, individuals and organizations. It reviews the teachings and insights of Scripture and the Christian tradition about families; sets out the facts and figures of contemporary family life; examines issues such as lone-parent families, cohabitation and family breakdown; and makes suggestions about how the Church and the government can help to encourage stable, faithful and committed relationships, and build a society where families can flourish.