To provide married couples with programs and resources to enrich their marriage.
Programs
Newly-Married Series
- Five sessions spelled out in easy-to-use packet.
- Can be modified for all couples.
Dinner-for-Two
- Questions served with dinner.
- Dinner would be sponsored by the parish.
Marriage Encounter
- Weekend
retreat 2008.
March 28 - 30
June 20 - 22
September 12 - 14
November 14 - 16
- Call
Ed and Rhonda Staats (518) 279-3243 or
mealbany@juno.com
Retrouvaille
- Weekend retreat for couples in crisis.
- Call 1-800-470-2230
Retourno
- Weekend retreat based in scripture.
- Call Dave and Lillian James (785-5235)
Resources:
Video Viewpoints
- 10 questions to discuss after viewing popular movies.
Video series from Notre Dame
- Panel discussions on family life.
Gary Smalley Series
- Hidden Keys to Loving Relationships.
Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus special on ABC.
Interfaith Marriage
- Keynote speech by Cokie and Steve Roberts.
Workshops
- Parishes may request a marriage enrichment workshop to fit the needs of the parish.
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator workshop for couples also available.
Information
- Information is available on many issues affecting marriages: \addiction, abortion, morality, interfaith couples, domestic violence, sexuality/intimacy,
- tips for a good marriage, financial issues, family perspective, NFP. Suggested reading list also available.
Publications
Family Fax - Newsletter for marriage enrichment and marriage preparation (free)
Family Planning - A guide for Exploring the Issues - $2.50
Foundations Newsletter for Newlyweds - call 1-800-775-4757 to purchase subscription skpubs@aol.com
For information regarding all Marriage
Enrichment Opportunities please contact
Office of Evangelization and Catechesis /
Family Life Office
40 N. Main Ave., Albany, NY 12203
telephone: (518) 453-6630
fax: (518) 453-6793
