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People flourish
through connection

At Catholic Family and Justice Support Services we believe people are made for connection  to God, to one another, to community, and to creation.

Through relationship support, education, advocacy and care for creation initiatives, we help individuals, families and communities build stronger relationships, deeper belonging and a more hopeful future.

Grounded in Catholic Social Teaching and inspired by Jesus’ teaching that we are connected like branches to the vine, our mission is to help people rediscover these connections and live them authentically.

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How can we support
you today?

Whether you are preparing for marriage, seeking support for your relationships and family life, exploring natural fertility education, or booking a school workshop, we are here to walk alongside you.

Marriage Courses

SmartLoving, FOCCUS and marriage preparation programs that help couples build strong foundations for lifelong relationships.

Counselling

Confidential relationship and family support services that help individuals, couples and families navigate life’s challenges with care and compassion.

Natural Fertility Appointments

Natural fertility management education and support that encourages informed family planning and deeper understanding of reproductive wellbeing.

School Workshops

Family Life Education workshops that support young people in understanding relationships, identity, dignity and wellbeing.


Everything is connected.

Jesus taught us that human flourishing begins through connection to God, to one another and to creation.

Catholic Social Teaching reminds us that every person has inherent dignity and deserves to feel welcomed, supported and able to participate fully in community life.

Today, growing research also continues to show that strong relationships, supportive communities and connection to the natural world are essential to wellbeing, resilience and hope.

At CFJSS, this shared vision shapes everything we do. 

Every human person is planned and willed by God to enter into communion with Him, with others and with creation.

Pope Leo XIV — Magnifica Humanitas, Introduction, Paragraph 50

No one can face life in isolation. We need a community that supports and helps us, in which we can help one another to keep looking ahead. 

Pope Francis — Fratelli Tutti, Paragraph 8

How can we get involved
to create change together?

Together, we can all play a part in building a more just, compassionate and hopeful world.

Explore ways to support people, strengthen communities and care for our common home through practical action, education, advocacy and shared experiences.

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Justice,

Ecology & Peace

Resources, reflections and opportunities to stand alongside people experiencing disadvantage while caring for our common home and promoting the common good.

Community &
Parish Resources

Tools, workshops and ideas that help schools, parishes and communities foster dignity, belonging, participation and connection.

Events

View our yearly calendar filled with important dates and resources for wellbeing, justice, ecology and faith celebrations.


Get Involved

Volunteer, partner with us or support local initiatives that strengthen relationships, communities and care for creation.
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Stories of connection,
dignity and hope

Discover stories, reflections and updates from across CFJSS, our partner networks and Pope Leo’s reflections on relationships and family life, justice and advocacy initiatives, care for creation projects, school programs and community events.

Stronger relationships.
Connected communities.
A more hopeful future.

Whether you are seeking support, looking to learn, or wanting to create positive change in your community, CFJSS is here to walk alongside you.
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Welcome to the new CFJSS website

You’ve been redirected from the former Centre for Life, Marriage and Family (CLMF) or Justice, Ecology and Development Office (JEDO) website.

These ministries are now part of Catholic Family and Justice Support Services (CFJSS), bringing together relationship and family support, life and marriage services, and justice, peace and ecology resources in one place.

Explore our new website to discover services, courses, resources and support.