Welcome to the Marriage Resource Centre
With over two decades of experience in strengthening marriages, our practical resources are based on our tried and tested frameworks and grounded in Catholic Theology with insights and frameworks from modern psychology and relationship theory.
National Marriage Conference 2018
Renaissance of Marriage returns as one of Australia’s premier
Marriage Educator events of the year.
Friday 16th & Saturday 17th February 2018
Join fellow marriage educators, teachers, counselors, clergy and innovative thinkers at the University of Notre Dame Sydney, as we unveil two days of inspiration on Catholic Marriage Formation. Whether you work with youth, singles, the engaged, couples or families, this conference is for you.
Latest Posts
Wedding Ceremony Planner (SmartLoving)
SmartLoving Wedding Ceremony walks couples step by step through each stage of the Catholic wedding (with or without Mass). It includes: a) Explanation of the two forms (Nuptial Mass and Wedding Ceremony), b) Discussion of suitable music, dress and common cultural traditions, c) Options for the various prayers, d) Most common scripture readings and links to commentary, e) Printable PDF for recording their chosen readings, prayers and music.
Engaged Group Experience (SmartLoving)
SmartLoving Engaged Group Experience (SLE GX) is a resource for leaders who prefer live interaction with the participants. Based on the same dynamic curriculum of the SLE On Demand course, this 'teach out of the box' resource includes: a) Plug & Play videos with pause points for activities (stream or download for offline play back), b) Comprehensive Leader Guide with step-by-step instructions for each lesson, c) Assets for promotion and tips for hosting, d) Participant resources including print workbooks, access to videos quizzes, extension activities and completion certificate, e) Bonus participant resources include access to SL Fertility, SL Wedding Ceremony Planner, SL Newlywed.
One Flesh, Infinite Depth: Reading Una Caro
The Vatican's new document Una Caro ("One Flesh") offers married couples something rare: not more rules, but a vision of how deep and beautiful your marriage can become. In response to both African polygamy
Puberty & Consent Education A Catholic Perspective on Healthy Relationships
General Overview Conversation Summary: Laura Kane opened the February 2025 meeting of the Life, Marriage and Family (LMF) Network, where members from various Catholic dioceses and movements across Australia introduced themselves and their roles.
Syndicated SmartLoving Column
Looking for Catholic marriage and family content to publish in your diocesan paper or newsletter? Sign up to receive the Syndicated SmartLoving Column authored by Francine and Byron Pirola every 2 weeks. Content includes: Article in blog format with hyperlinks, pull quotes and tags Article in Print-Ready format Artwork for special offers in 3 formats Link and embed code for Soundcloud audio file Publishing Terms: You under no obligation to publish any SL articles, but if you do wish to publish, the following applies: There is no cost to you or your organisation other than the obligation to credit the authors and provide a back link to the SL website, and whenever possible, include the current SL Offer artwork in your publication (web, print, social etc). If you publish SL content regularly online, please create an author profile so that all SL content is aggregated for readers. Authored by Francine & Byron Pirola, the SmartLoving column features reflections on contemporary relationship science through a Catholic theological lens. original content every two weeks authored b
Pastoral Care of Families Impacted by Gender Dysphoria – Facilitated Discussion
General OverviewConversation Summary: The meeting of the Second Life Marriage Family Network began with an introduction to the network's mission, a prayer, and several announcements, including the upcoming May meeting topic, the 2025 Jubilee Year,