Helpful References for Family

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- A Lifetime of Experience to the Service of the Family
  
  by RC Impact
  
  Tony and Charisse Rubio, of the Greater Cincinnati area, bring a lifetime of experience to the service of the family through their ministry called Our Domestic Church. CLICK TITLE to read the "RC Impact" story...
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- The Relationship of Forgiveness and Mercy to Justice and Reconciliation
  
  by Charisse Rubio
  
  Discover the meaning of God’s teaching on the necessity of unconditional forgiveness (mercy) as well as how there can be justice in forgiving even someone who isn’t sorry for the harm or evil done. Being open to forgiveness is an act of mercy that involves a choice by the offended person, while reconciliation is an act of justice involving both...
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- Book Review: "Amoris Laetitia"
  
  by Charisse Rubio
  
  This book contains the post-synodal Apostolic Exhortation by Pope Francis offering pastoral guidance to help families grow together in their faith and to encourage them in the face of mounting challenges. It offers insights from the two-year process of the Synod on The Family. Directed primarily to those engaged in family apostolate and to families themselves...
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- The Four Necessities for Reaching Middle Schoolers
  
  I worked in church ministry for a long time, positioning my involvement in proximity to middle school youth ministry. (I have the evidence documented in retreat and camp T-shirts.) I was just close...
- A Great Challenge: Reaching Young Men
  
  I thought about what a youth night or small group looks like in many parishes. I recalled conversations with youth ministers about how hard it was to recruit male core members and encourage male...
- Holistic Self-Care as a Youth Minister
  
  Not only did I fail at caring for my body nutritionally, but I'd quickly get lost in my day and forget to prioritize prayer. You guys! I had an adoration chapel steps from my office door, so what...
What "13 Reasons Why" Gets Wrong

The hit Netflix series, "13 Reasons Why" brings up a lot of important topics that need to be discussed, but it gets a few things wrong in its commentary on suicide. Those are explained here.

If you or a friend is struggling with suicidal thoughts, ask for help from someone you can trust and/or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (available 24 hours everyday).
Beyond the Pew by Ablaze Ministries
Built from the conviction that "sainthood starts at home," Beyond the Pew is a YouTube playlist powered by Ablaze Ministries. While Ablaze primarily ministers to Catholic youth, Beyond the Pew includes helpful Content for parents of teens. Videos include:
- Who Are Your Child’s Friends? (embedded above)
- Keeping Your Kids Interested in Church
- Your Schedule Is A Theological Statement
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Our team loves the Church. We are a faithful couple who desires to support and inspire married couples and their families. We welcome the opportunity to serve you and your families. Our training and life experiences enable us to deliver on our promise to help you and your family unite and grow in holiness.

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We know the blessings (and challenges) of family life. We've been through marriages, births, loss of loved ones through miscarriages, death, divorce and annulment. We've experienced job losses and career changes, broken relationships, reconciliations, major illnesses, conversions, and happy celebrations. We trust in the power of prayer and have faith in God's mercy and love.

Meet Our Team

Tony and Charisse Rubio feel a strong call to build up families in response to our culture, which is tearing down marriage and family values. Their ministry promotes sacramental marriages by offering one-to-one accompaniment for individuals and couples that supports important aspects of marriage building and family unity. They also walk with those who are in struggling relationships by offering emotional / spiritual support and crucial resources, as well as facilitating a journey of renewal after separation and divorce called RESTORED: REVIVING OUR JOY AND HOPE. They are not counselors or therapists, but Catholics with vast life experiences and the availability to accompany and care for families or individuals in the particular challenges and needs related to family life.