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The role of families is vitally important in caring for their members throughout the life cycle - in particular the nurturing of children, those with disabilities and the caring of older people, as well as giving opportunities for companionship, security, joy and fun. The ministry of the Church touches families at many points throughout their lifecycle. Many families are under new and challenging pressures. These pages illustrate some of the responses into how society and the Church can encourage families to flourish.