PROFILE OF HOLY FAMILY
MEMBERS
Who we are
We are Catholic couples, or the widowed, who
wish to live our lives in a more consistent, God-oriented way. We draw inspiration from the Holy Family of Nazareth, model,
light and source of grace. The goal we set ourselves is the sanctification of married/widowed life and we welcome the gift
of consecration by Church-regulated vows of married Chastity, Poverty, and Obedience. We commit
ourselves to making Christ's love reign in our hearts and in the hearts of our children.
What we do
We share in the spirituality of the Pauline Family and accomplish our mission as true members of
the Family by our presence in the parish community. Depending on the time available, we are involved with Cenacles and Prayer
Meetings, we sponsor couples preparing for marriage, help those in difficulty and support life from beginning to end. Many
of us, however, devote themselves entirely to their families and home-school their children. We are concerned with the negative
influence of the mass-media, but we also recognize their potential for good and we offer our lives for a blessing on media
well-used and for God's mercy on famlies damaged by media misuse.
Why we do it
To respond to God's call to holiness by a Church-regulated commitment, and to support His saving
action in view of the family.
Holy Family Institute * Box 498 * Canfield * OH * 44406