You are invited to be a Friend of the Missionaries of the Holy Family!

In the last quarter century, the Catholic family has undergone major changes and upheavals. Who knows better the difficulties and the challenges faced by families today than lay people themselves?  The Missionaries of the Holy Family seek to work with lay people who are committed to the pastoral care of families especially through the promotion of a prayer life.  Inviting the laity to collaborate in the work of a religious institute has existed for many centuries in the form of Third Orders. In establishing the association of the Friends of the Missionaries of the Holy Family, the Congregation is following in this great tradition.  Those wishing to become members write to the Provincial requesting membership, while including an application. The Provincial then accepts the person as a ‘Friend’ for a provisional period of two years. After the two years, a permanent membership can be requested and the General Superior in Rome then provides the member with a confirming letter.

Join Deacon George Miller in praying the

The Holy Family Prayer

Prayer for Vocations

Prayer for Our Missionaries

Friends First Friday Prayer
Consecration to the Holy Family

Friends Closing

Benefits for the Friends of the Missionaries of the Holy Family

1. Sharing in the work and spiritual benefits of the Missionaries of the Holy Family
2. Enrollment in the Perpetual Mass Association
3. Holy Family Prayer Book
4. Blessed Holy Family Medal
5. A deeper spiritual life

General Regulations for the Friends of the Missionaries of the Holy Family

1. Fill out the application form and mail in. There is no fee.
    
2. As a practicing Catholic, recite three daily prayers shown in this brochure:
   A. The Holy Family Prayer
   B. The Prayer for Missionaries
   C. The Prayer for Vocations.
    
3. Recite the Consecration to the Holy Family to be prayed every month on the First Friday.
    
4. Support the Missionaries of the Holy Family through works or additional prayers.
    
   Examples of works include making known the spirituality and work of the Missionaries of the Holy Family and of the Friends of the Missionaries of the Holy Family, visiting the sick, volunteering in a soup kitchen or food pantry, fundraising for the missions, etc.
    
   Examples of additional prayers can be found in the Holy Family Prayer Book.
    
5. At the end of two years, a member can submit a letter requesting permanent membership. Members, however, do not have to become permanent members; they may continue as provisional members or they may end their commitment to the association.