Pre-Cana Retreat
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If you are in the Indianapolis metro area, there are several retreat options you can attend live. There are a handful of retreat options outside the Indy metro area, and we are looking to partner with parishes and deaneries to increase our satelite retreat locations. Contact the Marriage and Family Life office to talk more about bringing a retreat to your area.“On the third day, there was a wedding in Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding.” -John 2:1-2
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Indianapolis
Upcoming dates:
April 20 and 21, 2024
September 21 and 22, 2024
This retreat is a two day retreat, Saturday and Sunday.At the Catholic Center Assembly Hall located at: 1400 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46202
Registration for the retreat in April:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-cana-retreat-tickets-719273174427?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Columbus (Spanish)
Information with:
María Nieto: 812-379-935
ext- 1235
[email protected]
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New Albany
Upcoming dates:
October 14, 2023
February 3, 2024Register at:
https://catalystcatholic.org/precana
The Pre-Cana marriage preparation retreat covers the skills for marriage, a catechesis on the sacrament of marriage, and an introduction to the science and morals behind Natural Family Planning. Couples are expected to take a full course in Natural Family Planning which is in addition to a marriage preparation retreat, and incurs a separate cost (this varies depending on the method and instructor). For a list of approved Natural Family Planning methods and instructors, visit our NFP resource page:
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Online
Couples are encouraged to attend a live retreat. If there are circumstances that make it difficult to attend in person, this is a great second option. This is the self-paced, online version of our Pre-Cana Retreat, using the same materials and covering the same topics for a comprehensive marriage preparation retreat. Couples must complete the combined "God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage" and "Life Skills for Couples" course in order to fulfill the marriage preparation requirement. The course is available in English or Spanish and includes:- Powerful, award-winning videos based on the Theology of the Body
- Online digital Couple's Guide that includes summaries, activities, and discussion questions
- Assessment quizzes for each session to check for understanding
- Course completion certificate, certifying all sessions have been watched and course materials complete (this certificate is forwarded to the person preparing the couple for marriage).
Go to the Ascension Press website to register for this course.
Register for the course in Spanish/Inscripción para el curso en español.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- The Pre-Cana retreat takes place on a Saturday from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm, on the campus of a host parish or retreat center in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis (see retreat dates for specific locations).
- Sessions are led by married couples, professionals, and priests.
- Couples have time for discussion, guided check-ins, and breakout sessions to dive deeper and create goals for their marriage.
- The couples attend the Saturday Vigil Mass at the host Parish.
- There is time for prayer and the sacrament of confession.
- Retreat includes morning coffee, light breakfast, and a boxed lunch.
- Registration covers all books, materials, and meals for Bride and Groom.
- To register, please click on the date/location of your choosing.
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If you have found this page, you are probably looking to get married in the Church. We are so happy to have you, and we congratulate you on your decision!
Being married in the Church is no small thing; it may seem like so much is being asked of you with a marriage prep retreat, meeting with a priest, planning your wedding, and not to mention planning your future together…
Here’s the honest truth: The Catholic Church wants your marriage to be FULL OF JOY and LAST A LIFETIME.
The question is, do you?
Offered by the Office of Marriage and Family Life, the Pre-Cana retreat is a one-day retreat for engaged couples to listen, discuss, and plan how to form and maintain a marriage that withstands the test of time and satisfies the desires the heart.
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Many couples do not realize that God has a plan for what marriage should be and that following God’s plan for marriage is the way to a lifetime of marital bliss.
Utilizing Ascension Press’ Joy-Filled Marriage Program and led by married couples, priests, and professionals, the Pre-Cana retreat instructs engaged couples on the theology of marriage, the Catholic Church’s teachings on human sexuality, and the practical life skills and virtues necessary to fortify their marriage. By engaging in these topics, couples will have a greater understanding of the Church’s teachings on marriage and how living out God’s plan for marriage is the KEY to a joy-filled marriage.
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