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Training Courses for Strengthening Family Life

In November 1999 the General Synod debated a private member's motion on training courses for strengthening family life. The following motion was passed unanimously:

'That this Synod, following the lead given by the House of Bishops at its meeting in June 1997, affirm the value of courses in marriage preparation, marriage care, baptism preparation and parenting in strengthening family life and furthering the mission of the Church and therefore recommend that every diocese should:

  1. develop appropriate resources and training strategies for such courses; and
  2. encourage its parishes to run such courses.

The Board for Social Responsibility produced a background paper (BSR Misc 584) to this debate which is available from CPA Unit, Church House, Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3AZ (020 7898 1535).

 

Useful links and resources

Care for the Family
Churches Together for Families
Family Matters Institute
FLAME
The Mothers Union
National Council for One Parent Families
National Family & Parenting Institute
Parenting Education & Support Forum
Parentline Plus
Parentalk