The following programs and events are designed to help strengthen marriages by fostering an authentic Catholic understanding of marriage, human sexuality, and family life.
Marriage
St. Raphael Counseling | Couples Counseling
Couples counseling is a valuable opportunity for couples who want to build a healthy and long-lasting relationship. It can be a worthwhile investment for the long-term, providing couples with the skills and strategies they need to manage life together in a healthy way.
Couples counseling is not just for unhappy couples; it can be a valuable addition to any relationship since it gives each person involved fundamental tools and healthy coping strategies to manage their communication, show respect for each other, and grow in healthy ways.
Marriage Missionaries | Couple-to-Couple Mentoring
The Marriage Missionaries are a Catholic couple-to-couple mentoring program designed to invite couples to live out God’s plan for marriage. It focuses on the tools needed to live his plan and on equipping couples to be able to pass on what they learned, first to their own children, and then to other couples.
The coaching process consists of seven main coaching sessions. Trained Marriage Coaches take the couple through each individual session. The seven main sessions include:
1. Exploring Family of Origin
2. Understanding God’s Plan for Marriage and the Importance of Forgiveness in our Relationships
3. Priorities in Marriage and Praying Together as a Couple
4. Discovering How to Love through Service
5. Intimacy of the Heart – Free, Total and Faithful Communication
6. The Gift of Sexuality and Living Chastity in Marriage
7. Exploring Marital Spirituality
Love Your Marriage Enrichment Retreat
These day retreats are held on an ongoing basis throughout all of Northern Colorado. They are facilitated by trained therapists from Sacred Heart Counseling and St. Raphael Counseling as well as the co-founders of the Marriage Missionaries program, Matt & Mindy Dalton. Childcare is provided.
Cost: $40 per couple (includes lunch, materials and an option for childcare)
NEW Virtual Marriage Encounter Weekends | Colorado
If you are spending time together, but feel the distance between you…
THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO SPEND A WEEKEND IMPROVING YOUR COMMUNICATION IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME
This VIRTUAL Weekend gives couples the chance to sleep in their own beds and check-in on kids or animals during meal times.
What is a VIRTUAL Marriage Encounter Experience?
This Virtual weekend is conducted by Zoom meeting in the comfort of your own home. A series of presentations made by the Presenting Team, consisting of 3 married couples and 1 priest. Each presentation builds on the last as we examine ourselves, our behaviors and attitudes, our relationship with our spouse and God. Communication tools are taught on the weekend helping couples connect in healthy, constructive ways on areas that can deepen their intimacy and connectedness. The Weekend gives busy couples, much needed time together to focus on each other and deepen their communication. After the Weekend couples often return to their lives and families, refreshed, with a renewed commitment to each other.
What’s required to attend virtually?
A computer or laptop/tablet with video (camera) and audio (microphone) is required. A good internet connection is a must. The Experience is conducted by Zoom Meeting.
If you haven’t used Zoom meeting, it is very easy. Someone will walk you through how to install, and use, it on your computer.
If you have small children you will need to find care for them during the day. It is suggested couples set aside a quiet place in the home, away from all distractions, where they can attend the meeting, as well as write and share their reflections.
Weekend Dates & Contact Information
June 26-28, 2020 or August 28-30, 2020
Beginning Friday at 7:00 pm through Sunday at about 3:00 pm
For more information contact- Glen & Toni Gallegos 719-591-9045 or Gary & Brenda Granger 303-604-6202
Northern Colorado’s 5th Annual Retreat for Married Couples
This one-day retreat features keynote speakers
Dates/Time: 2020 Retreat is to be determined, 8am-4pm
Location: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Ft. Collins
Cost: $45.00 per couple (includes catered lunch) – childcare available but space is limited
Registration: seas-parish.org/sacraments/marriage
The Marriage Course
The Marriage Course is a series of seven parish-based sessions for couples who are seeking to strengthen their relationship. Some couples do the course to intentionally invest in their relationship, others are looking to address more specific challenges. Either way, the course offers essential tools and practical ideas to help you build a relationship that lasts a lifetime.
The sessions center around enjoying a special meal with other couples, listening to a talk and then discussing the topic as a couple. Childcare is provided.
Nicky and Sila Lee, authors of The Marriage Book, developed The Marriage Course for couples looking for practical support to strengthen their relationship. The course is designed to help couples build strong foundations, learn to communicate more effectively and resolve differences well.
To see if there is a Marriage Course being hosted near you go to themarriagecourses.org.
