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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).
  • 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.
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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
REGISTER NOW

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
UNVEILED website
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