MARRIAGE PREPARATION
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.
Check out the Holy Family Center for Life at their website for useful information and resources including contact information, dates, times, and locations for the multiple services they offer.
Contact Megan Knies at [email protected] 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: 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.
Check out the Holy Family Center for Life at their website for useful information and resources including contact information, dates, times, and locations for the multiple services they offer.
Contact Megan Knies at [email protected] if you have any questions.
UNVEILED RETREAT REGISTRATION FORM (SARTO RETREAT CENTER)
2024 Dates
September 14: (One Day) $170.00
September 14: (One Day) $170.00
MORE UNVEILED INFO
Sarto Retreat Center is located at the Catholic Center in Evansville. The address is 4200 N. Kentucky Ave. Evansville, IN 47711