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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
A movement that builds supportive, extended-family-style groups within parishes, welcoming people of different ages and family circumstances.
Used by Edexcel
Specification 2.4 · Paper 3
Revise: Parish Support for the FamilyThe Family Group Movement turns the idea of parish community into regular relationships. At Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Kensington, groups are described as containing around 10–15 families, with a mixture of ages, like an extended family. They meet monthly for activities such as picnics, barbecues or shared meals.
Specification 2.4 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
Use the Family Group Movement as a named Catholic example, including its inclusive membership and regular shared activities.
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A movement that develops friendship, support and a sense of belonging through groups within parish communities.
The Family Group Movement develops friendship and mutual support within Catholic parish communities. Its purpose is to make parishes more welcoming and family-sensitive, helping people feel that they belong. Its stated aim includes supporting and celebrating family life in its different forms, rather than welcoming only one kind of household.
