MARRIAGE PREPARATION
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Marriage Preparation begins when children model their Catholic parents; mature in their Catholic community; come to understand their worth in God's eyes and live out their unique Baptismal call.
Marriage Preparation is a lifelong journey (just ask any married couple). If you are engaged and plan to get married in the Diocese of Evansville, then first we want to say Congrats! Marriage is a wonderful Catholic calling. Second, we want to offer you the below marriage/wedding preparation steps for the Big Day! |
THIS PAGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION 3-24-20. CONTACT egirten@evdio.org for current marriage prep process updates until this page is updated
NEW ONLINE MARRIAGE PREPARATION OFFERING DURING THIS PERIOD OF PHYSICAL DISTANCING.
While we have temporarily suspended our UNVEILED retreats for the safety and well-being of our engaged couples, facilitators, preparation staff, and clergy, we still want to prepare you, our engaged couples, with sound, Catholic marriage preparation. Please see the below online marriage preparation process we will use until further notice. Please know you all remain in our prayer.
STEP 1: Speak with your parish/priest regarding paperwork you will need for the parish and about marriage preparation programs available at your parish. With your Pastor's guidance, then move to STEPS 2-5.
STEP 2: Complete and review the FOCCUS inventory. This is a questionnaire that you and your fiance complete separately and then come together to discuss with your pastor.
STEP 3: Click on the UNVEILED icon below. This will take you to the Unveiled registration page. Once there, click on the Course Catalog link in the upper left corner. From there, you will decide whether you and your fiance are going to take the program together or separately. Once you have chosen, you will be guided through the registration process and to the course. Cost is $190.00 per couple.
STEP 4: Once you and your fiance have finished the Unveiled online course, print the Completion Certificate and give it to your Pastor.
STEP 5: Watch the Natural Family Planning video (below the UNVEILED icon) with your fiance. Let your Pastor know when you have watched the video.
Please know that if you have any questions, you can reach out to me at egirten@evdio.org.
STEP 2: Complete and review the FOCCUS inventory. This is a questionnaire that you and your fiance complete separately and then come together to discuss with your pastor.
STEP 3: Click on the UNVEILED icon below. This will take you to the Unveiled registration page. Once there, click on the Course Catalog link in the upper left corner. From there, you will decide whether you and your fiance are going to take the program together or separately. Once you have chosen, you will be guided through the registration process and to the course. Cost is $190.00 per couple.
STEP 4: Once you and your fiance have finished the Unveiled online course, print the Completion Certificate and give it to your Pastor.
STEP 5: Watch the Natural Family Planning video (below the UNVEILED icon) with your fiance. Let your Pastor know when you have watched the video.
Please know that if you have any questions, you can reach out to me at egirten@evdio.org.
NOTE: The UNVEILED marriage preparation course is created in such a way that you and your fiance will work through several modules, watch videos, journal your answers and discuss various aspects of your relationship. Do not skip any of the sections. This is a great opportunity for you and your future spouse to discuss areas that may not have come up before and to grow closer in your faith.
NOTE: This video from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee is meant as an introduction to Natural Family Planning. It does not cover the various methods of NFP. For more detailed information on NFP, how you and your future spouse can learn the various NFP methods, or if you simply have basic questions about NFP, please contact the Holy Family Center for Life at 812-421-2030 or contact by email at FertilityCareEvansville@gmail.com.
You can also contact Eric Girten at egirten@evdio.org with any other questions you may have.
You can also contact Eric Girten at egirten@evdio.org with any other questions you may have.
BELOW IS THE USUAL PROCESS FOR MARRIAGE PREPARATION FOR ENGAGED COUPLES. PLEASE USE THE ABOVE PROCESS AND DISREGARD THE BELOW PROCESS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE ON THIS PAGE. THANK YOU!
Step 1: Speak with your Pastor about completing the FOCCUS Inventory.
Step 2: You and your fiance will either attend an Unveiled Marriage Prep. retreat at SARTO or you will complete a Parish based Sponsor Couple program. Parishes either use a program called Joy Filled Marriage or For Better For Ever. If you choose to attend the Unveiled retreat, see below for more information.
Step 2: You and your fiance will either attend an Unveiled Marriage Prep. retreat at SARTO or you will complete a Parish based Sponsor Couple program. Parishes either use a program called Joy Filled Marriage or For Better For Ever. If you choose to attend the Unveiled retreat, see below for more information.
MORE UNVEILED INFO
Sarto Retreat Center is located at the Catholic Center in Evansville. The address is 4200 N. Kentucky Ave. Evansville, IN 47711
Unveiled is a Marriage Preparation retreat held at SARTO Retreat Center in Evansville
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The Diocese of Evansville provides 3 Unveiled retreats per year. There are 2 overnight retreats and one all day retreat.
February 15-16, 2020 cost per couple (2-day overnight): $220.00 April 25-26, 2020 cost per couple (2-day overnight): $220.00 September 5, 2020 cost per couple (1-day): $160.00 |
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