The Diocesan Family and Laity Commission was formed in 1999. The objectives of the commission are the spiritual, psychological and moral formation of the laity. Faith and character formation of families and laity guarantees peaceful and joyful family life. The diocesan director is Rev. Fr. Thomas Lal Pathil and Co-ordinators are Rev. Sr. Alice S.J. and Mr. Robert James.

     To organize laity is the task. Laity has been divided into Pithru Sangh and Mathru Sangh for the married couples. The central diocesan Co-ordinators help forming units in the parish and local level.

     Spiritual Renewal programmes, Bible Convention, Night Vigils, Awareness programmes Marriage preparation programmes etc. are some of the means employed to strengthen the faith and unity of the laity. Marriage Preparation courses are held for the would-be couples of marriageable age. Without attending any of these regular courses in the year, permission for marriage is not granted. Follow-up courses and programmes help the young couples to face the usual challenges in the married life. Courses on child-bearing and child rearing help fresh mothers to take their call with meaning and dedication. These courses or seminars are helps to our faith back-ground.

     The programmes on marriage and married life for tribals could enlighten them very much. The very Christian approach to marriage and family enchants tribals of different communities which promote them to embrace Church and Christ. The commission has the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph as its model and patron.

• Director : Fr. Thomas Lal Pathil
• Phone  : 07583-259242, 09826257579
  Director,Family & Laity Commission,
  Bishop's House, P.B. No. 32, Sagar Cantt, 470001.
• Contact Person:
  Fr. Thomas Lal Pathil, Director, Family & Laity,
  Jesubhavan Church, Shahgarh, Sagar Dt. - 470 339, M.P.