Joy of Love is a strategic approach that encompasses the formation of people of different ages and stages of life in a Christian approach to relationships, marriage, family and sexual intimacy. It includes a wide range of programs, courses and experiences of formation within the Archdiocese for young children, teenagers, post-school, engaged couples and married couples.Â
Joy of Love calls on the effective collaboration between different agencies, organisations, parishes within the Archdiocese. As part of its 10 Year Picture of Success, ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ is committed to being the ‘backbone' of the development and implementation of the Framework.Â
In 2020, this Framework was developed by ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ and endorsed by Archbishop Anthony Fisher, OP. The Framework is a continuum, in five stages:Â
In 2021, 3 Working Parties were established, focussed on:Â
Each Working Party is currently planning and developing one action/activity for each stage, for initiation/engagement late 2021/early 2022. For information, watch the video below.