These programs are national Catholic ministries to persons who find themselves single due to the death or divorce of their spouse. It assists single persons dealing with the grieving process associated with losing a spouse and is a supportive network of companions on the journey.

Beginning Experience are weekend retreats held twice a year at Tabor Reteat House of Saint Charles Center.

Coping is a six-week program on Monday evenings held at the St. Theodore Catholic Church in Moss Bluff and offered three times a year. Call the Office of Family Life for dates and more information, 337-439-7426 or www.beginningexperince.org