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! |
MARRIAGE PREP STEPS
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 the appropriate 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: Attend either an UNVEILED Marriage Prep retreat OR a Sponsor Couple program through your parish. (NOTE: Not all parishes have Sponsor Couple programs, so you will want to discuss options with your parish).
STEP 4: Attend a FREE, 45-minute session about Natural Family Planning. This course is called the Truth about NFP and is scheduled throughout the Diocese or you can schedule a virtual meeting. GO HERE FOR NFP CLASS TIMES AND LOCATIONS: www.evdio.org/natural-family-planning.html
Contact Eric Girten at egirten@evdio.org if you have any questions...
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: Attend either an UNVEILED Marriage Prep retreat OR a Sponsor Couple program through your parish. (NOTE: Not all parishes have Sponsor Couple programs, so you will want to discuss options with your parish).
- UNVEILED RETREAT:
- There are 3 retreats per year (see below for dates). They are held at SARTO retreat center in Evansville. NOTE that there are (2) two day retreats and (1) one day retreat. NOTE: The UNVEILED retreat includes the introduction to NFP, so those attending can skip Step 4.
- PARISH SPONSOR COUPLE PROGRAM:
- If your parish has a Sponsor Couple program, you can attend this instead of the Unveiled retreat. NOTE: Couples completing the parish Sponsor Couple program will also include Step 4.
STEP 4: Attend a FREE, 45-minute session about Natural Family Planning. This course is called the Truth about NFP and is scheduled throughout the Diocese or you can schedule a virtual meeting. GO HERE FOR NFP CLASS TIMES AND LOCATIONS: www.evdio.org/natural-family-planning.html
Contact Eric Girten at egirten@evdio.org if you have any questions...
UNVEILED RETREAT REGISTRATION FORM (SARTO RETREAT CENTER)
MARCH 17-18, 2023 (Two Day) $225.00
MAY 12-13, 2023 (Two Day) $225.00
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (One Day) $170.00
MAY 12-13, 2023 (Two Day) $225.00
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (One Day) $170.00
MORE UNVEILED INFO
One-Day Retreat Schedule
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Two-Day Retreat Schedule
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Sarto Retreat Center is located at the Catholic Center in Evansville. The address is 4200 N. Kentucky Ave. Evansville, IN 47711
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