The apostolate for Family Life addresses the varied issues and challenges that Catholics face raising families. The range of ministry efforts are varied and diverse. Examples include ministry to support those suffering from the perinatal loss of a child, ministering to single parent families affected by divorce or death of a spouse as well as collaborating with other family life related ministries such as Faith in Action and Fallen Away Catholics. This apostolate provides prayer, education, and spiritual support for those devoted to strengthening their Catholic families. The deacons provide guidance to parishes that offer ministry services and provide information about designated programs. They also offer spiritual support to family life lay leaders and the lay faithful who attend ministry programs.