RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIESSociety of St Francis
The Society of Saint Francis is a religious order working in England, Ireland,
Scotland, and Wales.
Taize Community The Taize Community is an
ecumenical religious community in central France, which works with young people.
Carmelite Friars This is the official
website of the Carmelite Friars of England, Scotland and Wales.
Corrymeela Community The Corrymeela
Community is based in Belfast - a modern religious community with a difference.
Ewell Monastery Ewell Monastery the
home of Cistercian Monks. A well explained and interesting website.
Benedictine Communities This is the main page
for Benedictine religious communities worldwide. It describes all aspects of
their life.
Mirfield Visit the main page of the
Community of the Resurrection at Mirfield.
Marriage
Issues on marriage The meaning of marriage to Christians.A useful selection of issues on marriage prepared by Re Quest.
Marriage and Divorce A very thorough treatment of the whole issue. Biblical references are included as well by Faithnet.
Statistics Statistic prepared by Harry Benson for 2-in-2-1 on UK marriages and divorces.
Getting married? A site managed by the Citizens Advice Bureau. How to get married. Who you can and cannot marry. Marriage and the law etc. Very informative and answers all those legal questions teachers are not sure about.
Divorce
Catholic Church and Divorce The views of the Roman Catholic Church are described in a very readable form.
Divorce on line This is quite a practical site on the business of divorce. It answers a lot of questions and dispells myths. There are some useful links in the "getting help" section.
UK Statistics These statistics about marriages and divorces are government statistics researched by "Children First" Sadly the latest figures are taken from 1997.
Organisations in support
Relate Relate offers advice, relationship counselling. A most useful site on all aspects of marriage and divorce.
Marriage care This organisation used to be called Catholic Marriage Advisory Council (CMAC) The site has a number of good links. There is also good information about who they are and what they do.
A-Z index on parenting Issues which might confront and perplex a parent.
Mothers' Union In additon to the more obvious meetings, this organisation provides support services for women and their families.