Family Life

Groups and programs Around the Diocese

*Please contact the parish for further details concerning programs and meetings

Type of Group/Program

Name and Description

Contact Information

Separated/Divorced/Widowed Support

Sharing Hope- support group for those going through separation or divorce

Saint Mary of Sorrows
Fairfax
(703) 978-4141

New Hope- offers emotional and spiritual support to those recently divorced or separated

Saint Francis of Assisi
Triangle
(703) 221-4044

Widowed Catholics

Our Lady of Good Counsel
Vienna
(703) 938-2828

Widowed Catholics of Saint James

Saint James
Falls Church
(703) 532-8815

Caring and Sharing Group- for widows and widowers

Saint John Bosco
Woodstock
(540) 459-4448

Children

Children’s Liturgy of the Word- the Gospel and homily of the Mass celebrated at a level which younger children can more easily understand.

Saint Charles Borromeo
Arlington
(703) 527-5500

Saint Luke
McLean
(703) 356-1255

Saint Bernadette
Springfield
(703) 451-8576

Saint John Neumann
Reston
(703) 860-8510

Corpus Christi Mission Church
South Riding
(703) 378-1037

Saint Ann
Arlington
(703) 528-6276

Saint Anthony
Falls Church
(703) 820-7111

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Lake Ridge
(703) 494-4008

Good Shepherd
Alexandria
(703) 780-4055

Children’s Holy Hour

Saint Theresa
Ashburn
(703) 729-2287

Our Lady’s Children’s Group

Our Lady of Hope
Potomac Falls
(703) 430- 5702

Mary Martha Guild- Service group ideal for mother’s and daughters

Saint Mary
Alexandria
(703) 836-4100

Little Flowers- group for little girls ages 5-9 to make friends and learn virtue

Saint John the Baptist
Front Royal
(540) 635-3780

Armata Bianca- children’s rosary group

Saint Francis de Sales
Purcellville
(540) 338-6381

Fiat- girls group for 5th-8th graders

Saint Veronica
Chantilly
(703) 773-2000

Rainbows- grief program for children for family loss, divorce, etc.

Saint Mark
Vienna
(703) 281-9100

Leadership camps for boys in 5th- 8th grade

Saint Catherine of Siena
Great  Falls
(703) 759-4350

Special Needs/Disabilities

Caritas Christi- group for parents and children with special needs

Saint Andrew the Apostle
Clifton
(703) 817-1770

Wings- support for those with family members with a disability

Good Shepherd
Alexandria
(703) 780-4055

Alzheimer’s support group- for those with family members that are afflicted

Good Shepherd
Alexandria
(703) 780-4055

Support Group- for parents of children with special needs

Saint John the Baptist
Front Royal
(540) 635-3780

Special Needs Apostolate- offers support for those with a family member with a chronic illness, disability, Alzheimer’s, autism  or other special need

Saint Raymond of Penafort
Fairfax Station
(703) 690-6650

Healing

Healing Prayer Group

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Lake Ridge
(703) 494-4008

Hope and Healing AFG- Alcoholics Anonymous Family Group

Sacred Heart

Manassas

(703) 590-0030

AA and Al-Anon Meetings

Saint Anthony
Falls Church
(703) 820-7111

AA Meeting Group

Church of the Nativity
Burke
(703) 455-2400

Couples

Couple Mentoring Program

Saint Charles Borromeo
Arlington
(703) 527-5500

Marriage Share Circle- fellowship for all married couples

Saint Charles Borromeo
Arlington
(703) 527-5500

Supper Club- potluck dinners in private homes for singles or couples

Saint Luke
McLean
(703) 356-1255

Marriage Enrichment- seminars and retreats

Saint Francis of Assisi
Triangle
(703) 221-4044

Teams of Our Lady- 4-7 couple per team to deepen spiritual life through shared meal and community prayer

Saint Francis de Sales
Purcellville
(540) 338-6381

Couples for Christ

Saint Anthony
Falls Church
(703) 820-7111

Teams of Our Lady- monthly small group meeting that focuses on supporting couples in marriage

Saint Francis of Assisi
Triangle
(703) 221-4044

Marriage Prep

Parish Pre-Cana

Saint Charles Borromeo
Arlington
(703) 527-5500

Water into Wine- marriage prep program

Our Lady Queen of Peace
Arlington
(703) 979-5580

Family Groups

Family Ministry- monthly activities

Saint Timothy
Chantilly
(703) 378-7461

Parish Outreach- afternoon singing at Ruxton Nursing Home

Saint Rita
Alexandria
(703) 836-1640

Christian Family Movement- parish centered small groups

Saint Francis de Sales
 Purcellville
(540) 338-6381

Family Ministry – hosts weekly prayer group, weekend social and service activities for whole family

Saint Ann
Arlington
(703) 528-6276

Family and Intergenerational Ministry- special liturgical gatherings and parish events

Saint Francis of Assisi
Triangle
(703) 221-4044

Christian Family Movement

Queen of Apostles
Alexandria
(703) 354-8711

Faith and Family- young families monthly dinner and share

Queen of Apostles
Alexandria
(703) 354-8711

Family Fellowship Group- includes family service project

Church of the Nativity
Burke
(703) 455-2400

Family Support

Sunshine Committee- delivers meals to families in times of illness, loss and distress

Saint Mary of Sorrows
Fairfax
(703) 978-4141

Parish Outreach- makes meals for families in time of need, new mothers, those with difficult pregnancies etc.

Our Lady of Hope
Potomac Falls
(703) 430- 5702

St. Joseph’s League- free handyman services for parishioners in need of assistance  

Our Lady of Hope
Potomac Falls
(703) 430- 5702

Saint Joseph’s Workers- help with maintenance work

Saint Ann
Arlington
(703) 528-6276

Counseling Program

Our Lady of Good Counsel
Vienna
(703) 938-2828

Counseling Services- professional family counseling

Saint Mary of Sorrows

Fairfax

(703) 978-4141

Parent Outreach Program- meals for parents of newborns and playground meetings etc.

Our Lady of Good Counsel
Vienna
(703) 938-2828

LINK- food, clothing, and furniture to families in need

Saint Veronica
Chantilly
(703) 773-2000

Habitat for Humanity

Saint Luke
McLean
(703) 356-1255

Nursing Home Ministry- offers spiritual and social help

Saint Ann
Arlington
(703) 528-6276

Elizabeth Ministry-  helps those expecting or with young children, meals, baptism prep, or special needs

Saint Ann
Arlington
(703) 528-6276

Cancer Support Group

Our Lady Queen of Peace
Arlington
(703) 979-5580

Family Support Committee

Holy Spirit
Annandale
(703) 978-8074

Grief/Bereavement Team

Assistance to Bereaved Families

Our Lady of Good Counsel
Vienna
(703) 938-2828

Outreach Committee- Includes bereavement services

Saint Timothy
Chantilly
(703) 378-7461

Remembrance Ministry- outreach to families who have lost loved ones in the past year

Saint Mark
Vienna
(703) 281-9100

Rainbows- grief program for children for family loss, divorce, etc.

Saint Mark
Vienna
(703) 281-9100

Bereavement Support Group- 4 week program

Saint Francis of Assisi
Triangle
(703) 221-4044

Grief Support Group

Church of the Nativity
Burke
(703) 455-2400

Bereavement Committee

Saint Louis
Alexandria
(703) 765-4421

Bereavement Group

Saint Francis de Sales
Purcellville
(540) 338-6381

MagdelenesHelp to families of deceased persons

Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception
Fredericksburg
(540) 785-5299

Bereavement Committee

Saint Ann
 Arlington

(703) 528-6276

Bereavement Group

Holy Spirit
Annandale
(703) 978-8074

FISH (For Immediate Sympathetic Help)

Cathedral of Saint Thomas More
Arlington
(703) 525-1300

Bereavement Group

Saint Patrick
Fredericksburg
(540) 785-5299

Wedding

Wedding Music Seminars- teach Mass parts etc. for wedding

Saint Mary
Alexandria
(703) 836-4100

Wedding Coordinator Ministry- coordinate rehearsal and ceremony for engaged couple

Saint Francis de Sales
Purcellville
(540) 338-6381

Wedding Coordinator

Saint Bernadette
Springfield
(703) 451-8576

Wedding Committee

Queen of Apostles
Alexandria
(703) 354-8711

Wedding Coordinator

Saint John Neumann
Reston
(703) 860-8510

Wedding Coordinator Ministry

Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception
Fredericksburg
(540) 785-5299

Welcoming

Ministry to the Newly Married- welcomes them into the parish family

Church of the Nativity
Burke
(703) 455-2400

Welcoming Committee

Saint Leo the Great
Fairfax
(703) 273-5369

Parish Welcoming Open House

Saint Raymond of Penafort
Fairfax Station
(703) 690-6650

Newcomer’s Committee

Saint Mark
Vienna
(703) 281-9100

Welcoming Committee

Saint Louis
Alexandria
(703) 765-4421

Welcome Committee

Our Lady Queen of Peace
Arlington
(703) 979-5580

Welcoming Committee

Our Lady of Lourdes
Arlington
(703) 684-9261

New Parishioner Welcoming- including donut Sundays that provide parish information

Saint Theresa
Ashburn
(703) 729-2287             

Welcoming Committee

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Lake Ridge
(703) 494-4008

Newcomer’s Welcome Group

Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception
Fredericksburg
(540) 785-5299

Natural Family Planning

Classes and support from Carol and Stan Greer

Saint Leo the Great
Fairfax
(703) 273-5369

Classes with Bob and Geri Laird

Saint Raymond of Penafort

Fairfax Station

(703) 690-6650

Classes with Kirby and Richelle Smith

Saint Veronica
Chantilly
(703) 773-2000

Classes with the Baumets

Saint James
Falls Church
(703) 532-8815

Information and support from parish couples

Holy Trinity
Gainesville
(703) 753-6700

Host Classes

Saint William of York
Stafford
(540) 659-1102

Singles Groups

Singles For Christ

Christ the Redeemer
Sterling
(703) 430-0811

Adult Singles Group

Good Shepherd
Alexandria
(703) 780-4055

35+ Singles Group

Saint Veronica
Chantilly
(703) 773-2000

Supper Club- potluck dinners in private homes for singles or couples

Saint Luke
McLean
(703) 356-1255

Over 40 Singles Club

Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception
Fredericksburg
(540) 785-5299

Prime Time Single Catholics- an organization of over 230 Catholic adults in the Northern Virginia area. All members, ranging in age from 40 to 70+, are free to marry in the Catholic Church

Saint Catherine of Siena
Great  Falls
(703) 759-4350

Saint Thomas à Becket
Reston
(703) 437-7113

Saint Bernadette
Springfield
(703) 451-8576

Church of the Nativity
Burke
(703) 455-2400

Saint Timothy
Chantilly
(703) 378-7461

Saint James
Falls Church
(703) 532-8815

Saint Francis de Sales
Purcellville
(540) 338-6381

Abstinence

Project Heart to Heart- 3 part Abstinence Education Program for parents and teens ages 12-18

Saint Anthony
Falls Church
(703) 820-7111

Fathers

Father’s Group- support and fellowship

Saint Rita
Alexandria
(703) 836-1640

Saint Joseph’s Covenant Keepers- spiritual support group for husbands and fathers

Saint Louis
Alexandria
(703) 765-4421

Mothers

“MOMS-“ -  Ministry of Mothers Sharing

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Lake Ridge
(703) 494-4008

Our Lady Queen of Peace
Arlington
(703) 979-5580

Saint Thomas à Becket
Reston
(703) 437-7113

Saint Leo’s Moms Group

Saint Leo the Great
Fairfax
(703) 273-5369

Mother’s Rosary Group

Blessed Sacrament
Alexandria
(703) 998-6100

Mother’s Group

Saint Mary of Sorrows
Fairfax
(703) 978-4141

Mom’s Ministry

Saint Charles Borromeo
Arlington
(703) 527-5500

Mother’s Faith Formation- “motherhood is a vocation- scheduled talks and speakers

Saint Theresa
Ashburn
(703) 729-2287

Mom’s Faith Formation

Our Lady of Hope
Potomac Falls
(703) 430- 5702

Mom’s Group- with scheduled Speakers

Saint Veronica
Chantilly
(703) 773-2000

Mom’s Group- meals for moms, mom’s night out, playgroup, book club

Saint Timothy
Chantilly
(703) 378-7461

Mom’s Ministry- night out, playgroups, scrapbooking etc.

Saint Mark
Vienna
(703) 281-9100

Mother’s Group- discussions with babysitting available

Saint Louis
Alexandria
(703) 765-4421

Moms Group- for mothers with young children and new mothers

Saint John the Evangelist
Warrenton
(540) 347-2922

Monthly Mother’s Group

Saint John the Beloved
McLean
(703) 356-7916

Mother’s Ministry

Saint John the Apostle
Leesburg
(703) 777-1317

Moms Ministry

Saint Francis of Assisi
Triangle
(703) 221-4044

Mom and Me Group

Church of the Nativity
Burke
(703) 455-2400

Mother’s Group

Holy Spirit
Annandale
(703) 978-8074

Mom’s Group

Cathedral of Saint Thomas More
Arlington
(703) 525-1300

Mother’s Apostolate Faith Formation

Saint Raymond of Penafort
Fairfax Station
(703) 690-6650

Mother’s Support Group

Good Shepherd
Alexandria
(703) 780-4055

Mother’s and Children Prayer Group

Saint Mary
Alexandria
(703) 836-4100

Mom’s Morning Out Ministry

Sacred Heart
Manassas
(703) 590-0030

Mom’s Group

Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception
Fredericksburg
(540) 785-5299

Mother’s Group- support and fellowship

Saint Rita
Alexandria
(703) 836-1640

Playgroup- great support network for kids and moms

Saint Theresa
Ashburn
(703) 729-2287

Women

Women’s Bible Study

Saint Veronica
Chantilly
(703) 773-2000

Women’s Support Group

Saint Rita
Alexandria
(703) 836-1640

Women’s group – for women in the 20s and 30s, married or single

Saint Mary
Alexandria
(703) 836-4100

Women of Sacred Heart Prayer Group

Sacred Heart
Manassas
(703) 590-0030

Catholic Women’s Group

Saint Patrick
Fredericksburg
(540) 785-5299

Women's Ministry provides a forum for all women of our parish to find connection and companionship with other faithful women.

Saint Joseph
Herndon
(703) 880-4300

Men

Men’s Retreats- includes mass, talks and opportunities for confession- twice a month

Saint Timothy
Chantilly
(703) 378-7461

Fellowship of the Modest Proposal

Saint Francis de Sales
Purcellville
(540) 338-6381

Men’s Ministry- meets for bible discussion and refreshments

Saint Mary of Sorrows
Fairfax
(703) 978-4141

Young Men’s Prayer Group

Saint Mary
Alexandria
(703) 836-4100

Catholic Men’s Formation- monthly men’s group talks

Saint Patrick
Fredericksburg
(540) 785-5299

Same Sex Attraction

EnCourage-group for those with friends or family that are struggling with same sex attraction

Our Lady of Lourdes
Arlington
(703) 684-9261

Many Members, One Body- Parish based support group for those struggling with same sex attraction

Saint Francis of Assis
Triangle
(703) 221-4044

GLFF — Gay, Lesbian, Friends & Family Ministry

Our Lady Queen of Peace
Arlington
(703) 979-5580

Young Adult

Detailed Parish Listing

Baptism           

Baptism Team

Blessed Sacrament
Alexandria
(703) 998-6100

Baptism Welcoming Committee

Our Lady Queen of Peace
Arlington
(703) 979-5580

Baptism Team

Corpus Christi Mission Church
South Riding
(703) 378-1037

Adult Faith Formation

Refresh and Rekindle and  Scripture Sharing Group

Blessed Sacrament
Alexandria
(703) 998-6100

Book Club and Scripture Study

Our Lady of Hope
Potomac Falls
(703) 430- 5702

Bible Study and Prayer and Life Workshops (PLW)

Saint Leo the Great
Fairfax
(703) 273-5369

Continuing Adult Education-

 Essential information is provided through various seminars and mini-series held throughout the year, covering various topics relating to our Catholic Faith.

Saint Timothy
Chantilly
(703) 378-7461

Adult Enrichment Classes

Saint Raymond of Penafort
Fairfax Station
(703) 690-6650

Life in the Spirit Seminar

Saint Mary of Sorrows
Fairfax
(703) 978-4141

Adult Education/ Committee; Faith Sharing Small Groups and Conversations with Creedon-  monthly talk

Saint Charles Borromeo
Arlington
(703) 527-5500

Adult Faith Formation- including Bible Studies, book of the month, faith sharing groups

Good Shepherd
Alexandria
(703) 780-4055

“Sermon on the Mount” – Adult Education Program

Saint Mary
Alexandria
(703) 836-4100

Gospel Study Group

Saint Theresa
Ashburn
(703) 729-2287

Adult Religious Education- offers Scripture study groups, a Lenten Adult Education Series, presentations of various topics throughout the year

Our Lady of Good Counsel
Vienna
(703) 938-2828

Adult Faith Formation and Scripture Study

Saint Mark
Vienna
(703) 281-9100

Adult Faith Formation

Saint Luke
McLean
(703) 356-1255

Adult Ed covers topics on apologetics, spiritual development, doctrine, and scripture. It is an excellent follow on to RCIA. All adults are welcome.

Saint William of York
Stafford
(540) 659-1102

Adult Education

Saint Louis
Alexandria
(703) 765-4421

Scripture Study and Patricians Catholic Adult Discussion Group

Saint John the Evangelist
Warrenton
(540) 347-2922

Adult Education – Lecture series and scripture sharing

Saint John the Beloved
McLean
(703) 356-7916

Patricians Catholic Adult Discussion Group

Saint John the Baptist
Front Royal
(540) 635-3780

Hearts Afire- Adult Bible Study

Saint John the Apostle
Leesburg
(703) 777-1317

Adult Faith Formation – Bible study, guest speakers series, neighborhood faith sharing group, parenting workshops, and liturgical season discussion groups

Saint Francis of Assisi
Triangle
(703) 221-4044

Adult Religious Education- various programs including Bible study

Saint Francis de Sales
Purcellville
(540) 338-6381

Scripture Study

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Lake Ridge
(703) 494-4008

Adult Bible Study and Siena Circle Bible Sharing

Sacred Heart
Manassas
(703) 590-0030

Adult Faith Formation- Journey through the Catechism, Doughnuts and Doctrine Program  and Bible Study

Saint Bernadette
Springfield
(703) 451-8576

Adult Enrichment  including Bible Study 

Saint Anthony
Falls Church
(703) 820-7111

Adult Enrichment Speaker Series

Saint Ann
Arlington
(703) 528-6276

Continuing Religious Education for Adults – various guest speakers and Bible study

Queen of Apostles
Alexandria
(703) 354-8711

OLQP book group, Father Ed Kelly Lecture Series, Stone Soup Discussions, and Bible Study

Our Lady Queen of Peace
Arlington
(703) 979-5580

Bible Study

Our Lady of Lourdes
Arlington
(703) 684-9261

Bible Study, Growing Deeper in Prayer Group- including Life in the Spirit Seminars, and the Continuing Christian Development Institute

Church of the Nativity
Burke
(703) 455-2400

Adult Faith Formation- talks and classes take place during the children’s CCD classes; Apologetics Bible Study

Holy Trinity
Gainesville
(703) 753-6700

Small group Bible study and various talks and events

Holy Spirit
Annandale
(703) 978-8074

Adult Bible Study

Corpus Christi Mission Church
South Riding
(703) 378-1037

Adult Enrichment

Christ the Redeemer
Sterling
(703) 430-0811

Patricians Catholic Adult Discussion Groups

All Saints
Manassas
(703) 368-4500

Adult Religious Education-various talks

Holy Family
Dale City
(703) 670-8161

Introduction to Moral Theology Talks, Book Study and Divine Mercy Apostolate

Saint Patrick
Fredericksburg
(540) 785-5299

Adult Bible Study

Saint Stephen the Martyr
Middleburg
(540) 687-6433

Adult Scripture Studies

Our Lady of the Angels
Woodbridge
(703) 494-2444

Adult Faith Formation and Bible Study

Saint Joseph
Herndon
(703) 880-4300

Bible Study

Saint John Bosco
Woodstock
(540) 459-4448

Sunday Scripture Study

Saint John Neumann
Reston
(703) 860-8510

Bible Study and Book Club

Saint Joseph
Herndon
(703) 880-4300

Just Faith - is “An extended justice formation program that provides opportunities for individuals to study and be formed by the justice tradition articulated by the Scriptures, the Church's historical witness, and Catholic social teaching.”

Saint Mary of Sorrows
Fairfax
(703) 978-4141

Saint Charles Borromeo
Arlington
(703) 527-5500

Good Shepherd
Alexandria
(703) 780-4055

Saint Francis of Assisi
Triangle
(703) 221-4044

Church of the Nativity
Burke
(703) 455-2400

Christ the Redeemer
Sterling
(703) 430-0811

Saint John Neumann
Reston
703) 860-8510

Intergenerational Catechesis

Generations of Faith- a program of intergenerational catechesis. A program in which all parishioners, all generations, are brought together to learn about, experience, and celebrate their faith

Our Lady of Good Counsel
Vienna
(703) 938-2828

Saint Luke
McLean
(703) 356-1255

Sacred Heart
Manassas
(703) 590-0030

Family and Intergenerational Ministry- special liturgical gatherings and parish events

Saint Francis of Assisi
Triangle
(703) 221-4044

Family Catechesis- Learning the Faith with the entire family

Good Shepherd
Alexandria
(703) 780-4055

Corpus Christi Mission Church
South Riding
(703) 378-1037

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Lake Ridge
(703) 494-4008

Holy Trinity
Gainesville
(703) 753-6700

All Saints
Manassas
(703) 368-4500

Ministry for Returning Catholics

Coming Home

Saint Francis of Assisi
Triangle
(703) 221-4044

Good Shepherd
Alexandria
(703) 780-4055

Welcoming Catholics Home

Saint Mark
Vienna
(703) 281-9100

Journey Home

Sacred Heart
Manassas
(703) 590-0030

Landings

Saint Ann
Arlington
(703) 528-6276

Blessed Sacrament
Alexandria
(703) 998-6100

Saint Charles Borromeo
Arlington
(703) 527-5500

Senior Groups

St. Joachim and St. Anne Society

Saint Mary
Alexandria
(703) 836-4100

CTR Senior Group

Christ the Redeemer
Sterling
(703) 430-0811

Senior Adult Group 55+

Saint John the Apostle
Leesburg
(703) 777-1317

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Lake Ridge
(703) 494-4008

Saint Catherine of Siena
Great  Falls
(703) 759-4350

Sacred Heart
Manassas
(703) 590-0030

Nursery

Nursery to watch children during certain Mass times- call Parishes for times and availability

Good Shepherd
Alexandria
(703) 780-4055

Saint Francis of Assisi
Triangle
(703) 221-4044

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Lake Ridge
(703) 494-4008

Saint Bernadette
Springfield
(703) 451-8576

Saint Ann
Arlington
(703) 528-6276

Saint Agnes
Arlington
(703) 525-1166

Saint Mary
Alexandria
(703) 836-4100

Our Lady Queen of Peace
Arlington
(703) 979-5580

Sacred Heart
Manassas
(703) 590-0030

Saint Louis
Alexandria
(703) 765-4421

Christ the Redeemer
Sterling
(703) 430-0811

All Saints
Manassas
(703) 368-4500

Home Schooling

Home Schooling Network- many activities and events

Good Shepherd
Alexandria
(703) 780-4055

Holy Trinity Homeschoolers

Holy Trinity
Gainesville
(703) 753-6700

Home School Group

Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception
Fredericksburg
(540) 785-5299

College Students

Ministry for College students during the Summer months

Saint Thomas à Becket
Reston
(703) 437-7113