leaders, there is the opportunity to gather in person for a day of exploring this initiative and engaging in conversation about adult evangelization and formation.
Date: Tuesday, May 21 - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
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was created to implement the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) adaptation of the High School Curriculum. Parishes are not to be limited to only engaging teens in the content of the curriculum. More engagement is always better
The Marriage Formation Department assists parishes with promoting the vocation of marriage, preparing engaged couples for marriage, providing marriage enrichment ministry, and caring for married couples who are struggling as well as caring for those
: Our goal is to support the participants on their journey to know God by helping them recognize who God is, appreciate the way God reveals Himself in their lives, and to help them to encounter the Living Word through a deeper understanding
as they journey together toward heaven. Below are recommended marriage retreats in the Archdiocese of Dubuque.Worldwide Marriage Encounter Retreatswww.iowa-wwme.orgWorldwide Marriage Encounter is a weekend for married Christian couples who value
Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ Fall of 2016, 2019, 2022
Overview: This theme will focus on helping participants understand that they can encounter Christ today in a full and real way in and through the sacraments
The role of Sponsor/Mentor Couples is to provide engaged couples with a positive witness of the lived experience of marriage and help them connect with the parish community. Sponsor couples accompany engaged couples toward a deeper relationship
to marry.” – Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life, 47The Rite of Entry into the Marriage Catechumenate should take place at the end of the intermediate phase, which corresponds with the beginning period of engagement. Once the couple has been
1. Know God calls each person to encounter Him in prayer. 2. Know that prayer is a personal dialogue and relationship with God. 3. Understand that prayer is the raising of their minds and hearts to God. 4. Know basic forms of prayer are blessing