The marriage enrichment weekend program inc

Weekend is not a retreat, nor is it a marriage clinic or sensitivity course. It is not a time to delve at the past, but rather to look to your future together. Weekend is for Catholic couples who want to enrich their marriage. The weekend is designed to expand and deepen the joys a couple share together, whether they have been married for a short time, or for many years.

What happens at the M. An atmosphere is created on the weekend in which the couple can concentrate exclusively on one another. A series of talks are given by a team of trained couples, and a Priest or Deacon.

These talks provide the husband and wife the opportunity to look at themselves as individuals and look at their relationship with each other, with God and with the community.

The weekend starts on a Saturday morning and runs until about pm on Sunday afternoon. Meals are provided. The emphasis of the M. Weekend is on the communication between the husband nad wife. You concentrate on your spouse to such extent that you are hardly aware of the presence of other couples. Offered in English, Spanish and Korean. Videos available here. Behold Your Child A ministry developed by the Diocese of Dubuque to provide hope and healing for parents and families who have experienced a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis, miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death whether recently or years ago.

Reflections are available for free online for families who have experienced a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis , miscarriage , stillbirth , or infant death. Also included are reflections for medical professionals and ministers.

Those interested in more information about this ministry, including how to be trained as a parish minister, may contact Matt Selby, Director of Marriage and Family Life, at , ext. After all, the heart of our Church is the family.

The mission of the Domestic Church Project is to do nothing short of change the world because we know in the home is where saints are made. EnCourage A ministry within the Courage apostolate dedicated to the spiritual needs of parents, siblings, children, and other relatives and friends of persons who have same-sex attractions.

Standing by the true teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, EnCourage members support one another and their loved ones through discussion, prayer, and fellowship. Family Honor Established in , Family Honor provides and promotes a family-centered, Catholic approach to chastity education through our programs, online course, and other parent resources. Resources can be ordered from our online store.

Families of Character Families of Character is an on-line, discussion-based course that develops character through virtues. Established in , Families of Character FOC is a nonprofit organization committed to providing parents with the tools to live virtues, impart virtues to their children, and reverse the breakdown of families by helping to create happier, more unified families. Comprehensively focusing on one virtue at a time the course has created on-line videos, self-assessment tools, guided practice, and goal tracking.

Contact: , info familiesofcharacter. Freedom to Love A complete study course for college students and young adults about the theology of the body, love, sexuality, chastity, relationships, and more. Also a good resource for parents who want to engage their children on these topics. Available from Ascension Press. The Messy Family Project Mike and Alicia Hernon, parents of ten children, aim to empower parents, strengthen marriage, and bring families to Christ.

This is done through their podcast, short videos, downloadable resources, and live events. Parenting with Heart: A Guide to Parenting Based upon the Call to Love as We Are Loved The generous love of God, who has loved us first and loved us into being, serves as the model for parents and those who take the role of parent: grandparents, mentors, and caregivers.

The purpose of the guide is to support parents and families to respond to the call to be the Domestic Church, a communion of life, love, and grace. We also draw on lessons from the field of parent education. Together, they form the basis of Parenting with Heart. Teaching the Way of Love Teaching the Way of Love is a program for Catholic parents that encourages and empowers them to embrace their role as the primary educators of their children, especially in the areas of moral and personal development.

You: Life, Love, and the Theology of the Body A complete study course for high school students about love, sexuality, chastity, gender, and more. Better Marriages An international nonprofit, nonsectarian organization that provides enrichment opportunities and resources to strengthen couple relationships and enhance personal growth, mutual fulfillment, and family wellness.

Couple Communication Couples learn 11 interpersonal skills for effective talking and listening, plus processes for better decision making, conflict resolution, and anger management. Institute for Soul Healing Love Non-profit, non-denominational institute designed to strengthen marriages and families.

Classes also assist low-income families and minorities to improve life skills through communication and relationship development. Marriage Builders, Inc. Marriage Builders helps couples learn how to build and maintain a mutually enjoyable marriage. Contact: , Admin MarriageBuilders. Effective with couples at any stage from premarital to deeply troubled. Available in Spanish. Relationship Enhancement including MML Programs Couples learn skills to increase mutual understanding and emotional responsiveness; resolve conflicts; establish more satisfying behavior patterns, and enhance relationships with children and co-workers.

Contact: Bernard Guerney, Ph. Partners on the Journey This marriage enrichment series combines a Catholic theology of marriage with findings from scientific research by Dr. John Gottman to offer couples both inspiration and practical help. For group facilitators or for couples to take home. Online, skills-based, Healthy Relationship Webinars include topics to help build intimacy, trust, and gain new communication skills.

Each Webinar is directed by a certified relationship coach or educator. Individuals, as well as couples, can benefit. Every marriage has challenges. The good news is there are many dedicated staff willing to work with you and your spouse For Your Marriage is here to support you! Marriage: Unique for a Reason. Throughout www. USCCB assumes no responsibility for these websites, their content, or their sponsoring organizations.

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Contact: During the five-week seminar couples practice daily prayer together, have conversations designed to deepen their love, and practice daily acts of love, kindness and gratitude that become habitual. To find a seminar near you, visit www. Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? What do Catholics Believe?