Engaged couples are invited to a comprehensive marriage preparation workshop, led by couples from the New Albany Deanery, that covers the sacramentality and theology of marriage, as well as the practical life skills necessary to live out the promises of a Catholic marriage. Learn more about:
- Mission of Marriage & Role of Virtue
- Communication / Conflict Resolution
- Time, Money, and Energy Management
- God’s Plan for Marriage
- Christ Restores God’s Plan
- What are you saying I Do to?
- Words of Vows Become Flesh
- Prayer & Community
Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and Catalyst Catholic, the next opportunity is Saturday, February 1, 2025. The workshop is held from 8:30am until 5pm at Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality (101 St. Anthony Dr / Mt. St. Francis, IN).
The cost is $125 per couple and includes all materials, a continental breakfast and full lunch. Registration closes 10 days prior to each workshop, so be sure to register in advance. (Walk-in registrations are not accepted.)
The Retrouvaille Program is for Married Couples Facing Challenges in their Relationship. It is... A Marriage program that helps couples restore their marriage and rebuild a loving relationship. A Christian marriage program, Catholic in origin, where couples of all faiths or no faith background are encouraged to attend. Primarily a practical program to improve communication, build stronger marriages, and help couples reconnect. Presenters are not trained marriage counselors, but rather couples sharing their personal stories of marital struggles and the tools they used to rediscover their love. To learn more and to register, go to https://helpourmarriage.org/.
The Diocese of Evansville and the Diocese of Owensboro are pleased to sponsor a third Life Giving Wounds retreat March 14 – 16, 2025 at the Sarto Retreat Center in Evansville Indiana. Cost is $150 ($85 for college students). Come for a greater understanding of the wound left by your parents’ divorce or separation, for advice concerning love and trust of others, and for an experience of Christ and community that will lead to greater self-understanding and healing.
Family Renewal Project and St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church are pleased to co-sponsor the inaugural Life-Giving Wounds Retreat in Louisville, KY, March 21 – 23, 2025 at St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church (1104 S 6th Street; Louisville, KY 40203). Come for a greater understanding of the wound left by your parents’ divorce or separation, for advice concerning love and trust of others, and for an experience of Christ and community that will lead to greater self-understanding and healing. This is a commuter retreat; lodging is not provided. More information is available at https://www.familyrenewalproject.com/event/life-giving-wounds-retreat/.
The Retrouvaille Program is for Married Couples Facing Challenges in their Relationship. It is... A Marriage program that helps couples restore their marriage and rebuild a loving relationship. A Christian marriage program, Catholic in origin, where couples of all faiths or no faith background are encouraged to attend. Primarily a practical program to improve communication, build stronger marriages, and help couples reconnect. Presenters are not trained marriage counselors, but rather couples sharing their personal stories of marital struggles and the tools they used to rediscover their love. To learn more and to register, go to https://helpourmarriage.org/.
For more than 50 years, Worldwide Marriage Encounter has helped over 3.5 million couples in almost 100 countries unlock the power of their relationships with new ways to do the "I do." The Marriage Encounter experience helps you listen, share, and connect more deeply. There's no group discussion. It's just about the two of you learning to be the best, most loving and thriving couple you can be. This overnight retreat will be held on November 1-3, 2024 at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis. Contact: Ken & Ann Butt (317) 863-5680 for more information. To register, visit the Worldwide Marriage Encounter website, linked below.
The Retrouvaille Program is for Married Couples Facing Challenges in their Relationship. It is... A Marriage program that helps couples restore their marriage and rebuild a loving relationship. A Christian marriage program, Catholic in origin, where couples of all faiths or no faith background are encouraged to attend. Primarily a practical program to improve communication, build stronger marriages, and help couples reconnect. Presenters are not trained marriage counselors, but rather couples sharing their personal stories of marital struggles and the tools they used to rediscover their love. To learn more and to register, go to https://helpourmarriage.org/.
Franciscan Health Center for Women and Children in Indianapolis has a program for pregnancy and infant loss called "Memories to Hold." They offer several programs throughout the year to support families in their grief. They also partner with Calvary Cemetery in Indianapolis to offer a memorial service and opportunity to bury the ashes of babies lost to miscarriage twice a year, on All Saint's Day (Nov. 1, 2024) and on Ascension Thursday (May 29, 2025). A memorial service will be offered at the cemetery at 2:00pm EST. For more information, contact the Memories to Hold office at (317) 528-5199 or email [email protected].