Marriage Preparation

Retreat

A weekend retreat that is put on by sponsor couples and other couples from the parish.  The weekend retreat will provide quality talks, opportunities for the couple encounter Christ in Adoration, and through the Sacraments.  There will be opportunities for the couple to get to know other engaged couples and build relationships with other married couples.  This is an overnight retreat, that will take place in the Fr. Ray Youth Center.  Meals will be provided.  Cost is $150 per couple.

Here the dates and links to register for the retreat: 

April 24-26, 2020: https://forms.gle/c2VfpL5aEMJ7wc6F8 
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September 4-6, 2020: https://forms.gle/wQ7dS4MutUPmRmy88 

Pre-Cana

A half-day event on a Saturday that will cover some practical and theological topics to help build a solid foundation for marriage.  Talks will be give by local couples and will take place in the Fr. Ray Youth Center.  Lunch will be provided.  Cost is $50 per couple.

Here are the dates and links to register for the upcoming Pre-Cana Day:
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January 25, 2020: https://forms.gle/K2HjU1vvwDQYMJk4A
August 8, 2020:​ forms.gle/jnd6ho7jky9J8ro9A

NFP Classes

Sympto Thermal Method
Teachers - Neil and Amber Feldpausch
Location: the ARK
103 W. Main Street
Westphalia, Michigan 48894  

Class 1: May 14, 2020 6:30 pm
Class 2: June 11, 2020 6:30 pm
Class 3: July 9, 2020 6:30 pm


Class 1: November 14, 2020 9:00am
Class 2: December 12, 2020 9:00am
Class 3: January 9, 2020 9:00am

Course information can be found here: https://register.ccli.org/class_series/11827 


For questions please contact: Amber Feldpausch 
517-282-2371 or amberfeldpausch@hotmail.com

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Find  other classes near you: register.ccli.org/

Click here for other NFP Methods

If you have questions about
​marriage prep, please contact
​Andrea Schneider at adultfaithmht@gmail.com
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"The marriage prep program and retreat were very beneficial for our marriage.  It allowed us to grow even closer in our relationship with each other and with God.  Without the retreat, we may have  never talked the time to talk about the important topics that will help make our marriage last.  After that weekend, we were both able to step back from the planning and wedding details and realize what our marriage was really about; getting each other to heaven."
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Beloved: The Mystery and Meaning of Marriage helps prepare couples and provides ongoing formation in a program that is beautifully filmed and is rooted in the New Evangelization.

Throughout the Beloved series, ordinary couples share their stories and how their marriage has been strengthened by the grace of the sacrament through prayer, the Eucharist, confession, forgiveness, and humility.