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Engaged Encounter Weekend
God's Plan for a Joy Filled Marriage
Convalidation
New Life
Married in the Catholic Church
Registration Process
Cancellation & Refunds
Marriage Prep. Links
Special Circumstances
Conferencia para Novios
Convalidaci�n
To obtain a copy of a step-by-step guide with schedule planning, please download the brochure titled: "Getting Married in the Catholic Church," click here.
Engaged Encounter
- Weekend experience designed for engaged couples.
- Topics include self-identity, role expectations, money, sex, children, family, religion and other.
- Offered in English only.
- Separate housing provided for men and women.
- Couples should register well in advance of their wedding date.
- Registration by mail or fax on first come, first served basis.
- Usually presented at the Cameron Retreat Center*
- Cost is $195 per couple.
- Cancellation and Refund Policy.
For Frequently Asked Questions regarding Engaged Encounter, go here.
For more information, please contact FLM at (713) 741-8706 or MarriagePrepEnglish@archgh.org
Dates offered � Download brochure � Download registration form (MS Word)
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* The center is located at 2403 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77021
God's Plan for a Joy Filled Marriage
- A supplemental seminar that explores the theology of marriage and sexuality more in depth.
- Based on the Theology of te Body teaching of Blessed John Paul II.
- This program is usually offered at St. Dominic Center* and is also also offered at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Spring.
- Offered in English and Spanish.
- Registration by mail or fax on first come, first served basis.
- Cancellation and Refund Policy.
For more information, please contact FLM at (713) 741-8706 or MarriagePrepEnglish@archgh.org
Dates offered
* The center is located at 2403 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77021
Convalidation - Designed for civilly married couples entering a sacramental marriage
- Two-day program that includes topics such as money, children, communication, sexuality, etc.
- Offered in English and Spanish.
- Cost is $75 per couple.
- Registration by mail or fax on first come, first served basis
- Offered at parish sites.
- Cancellation and Refund Policy.
For more information, please contact FLM at (713) 741-8706 or MarriagePrepEnglish@archgh.org
Dates offered � Download registration form (MS Word)
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New Life - Supplemental progam for couples where one or both are divorced or widowed
- Particularly for those with children.
- Educates and enlightens couples, helping them confront and deal with the complex relationships, economics and emotions in their remarriages and step families.
- Offered in English only.
- Cost is $75 per couple.
- Registration by mail or fax on first come, first served basis
- Cancellation and Refund Policy.
For Frequently Asked Questions regarding New Life, go here.
For more information, please contact FLM at (713) 741-8706 or MarriagePrepEnglish@archgh.org
Dates offered � Download brochure � Download registration form (MS Word)
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Conferencia para Novios - Designed for engaged couples.
- Includes reflection on previous experiences, connection to skills and wisdom from a wide variety of sources, and integration of these into the prospective marital relationship to deepen the bond between the couple.
- Offered in Spanish only.
- Cost is $75 per couple.
- Registration by mail or fax on first come, first served basis
- Cancellation and Refund Policy.
For more information, please contact FLM at (713) 741-8710 or PrepMatrimonialEspanol@archgh.org
Dates offered � Download brochure � Download registration form (MS Word)
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Convalidaci�n - Marriage preparation program for couples who are civilly married and want to enter a sacramental marriage.
- Gives a couple an opportunity to learn how to live their marriage as a sacrament in today's society. The couples reflect on various topics and the demands they face in marriage. The program helps them to focus on how to foster a Christian family life.
- Held on two consecutive days. Registration by mail or fax on first come, first served basis.
- Offered in Spanish only.
- Cost is $75 per couple.
- Registration by mail or fax on first come, first served basis
- Cancellation and Refund Policy.
For more information, please contact FLM at (713) 741-8706 or PrepMatrimonialEspanol@archgh.org
Dates offered � Download brochure � Download registration form (MS Word)
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Married in the Catholic Church
- A flexible-schedule, parish base program with emphasis on sacramental preparation for matrimony
- Designed for a group of engaged couples
- To set-up a date for your parish and to obtain more information contact us
For more information, contact FLM at (713) 683-8544 or nfpflm@aol.com
Registration Process
Please check our "program information line" in English 713-741-8706 or in Spanish 713-741-8714 or the dates offered section for the next available dates. Please download the registration form, print and mail it in along with your payment.
We do not accept registration over the phone; after you download and complete the form you must send it
along with payment to:
Family Life Ministry
Attention: (Program Name)
2403 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77021
Cancellation and Refund Policy
NOTES
Please check our " 24 hours program information line" in English 713-741-8706 or in Spanish 713-741-8714 or the dates offered section for the next available dates. Please download the registration form, print and mail it in along with your payment.
Marriage Preparation Links
Diocese of Victoria
Diocese of Beaumont
Archdiocese of San Antonio
Oblate Continuing Education Programs
Programs of EE in San Antonio
Diocese of Ft. Worth: (Pastoral Services- Family Life)
To get more Information about Marriage Preparation
For more Marriage Topics
Straight Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Marriage Preparation
Preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage
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