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The Office of Family Life Ministry offers and oversees programs and services for couples in troubled marriages and/or persons separated, divorced and widowed.

Retrouvaille
The Beginning Experience
Sunrise (formerly R.S.V.P.)
Sunrise Plus (formerly R.S.V.P. Plus)
Registration Process
Domestic Violence
Healing Links

Retrouvaille
  • A weekend program for couples in troubled marriages.
  • Program offers a couple the opportunity to rediscover their marriage, their spouse and a loving relationship in their marriage.
  • Confidentiality is respected.
  • Locally offered in English only.
  • There is a registration fee of $75 but couples are asked to make a donation at the conclusion of the program.
  • Frequently Asked Questions regarding our Retrouvaille Program.
     
To register and/or for more information, call the Houston-area coordinator at (713) 529-6242 or send an e-mail to retrouvaillehouston@yahoo.com
See www.retrouvaille.org for additional sites and dates.
Dates offered • Download brochure
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Other marriage healing services and resources are offered through our office; please contact us for more information (713)741-8711 or mroman@archgh.org

The Beginning Experience
  • A weekend program offering a special experience to people who have lost a spouse through separation, divorce or death.
  • Offered in English only
  • The Beginning Experience team promises sensitivity, comfort and understanding.
  • A donation of $295 to cover the cost of the program is encouraged.
  • For information and registration, call (713) 440-3440 or (979) 236-5330 or send an e-mail to beinfohouston@yahoo.com.
  • See www.beginningexperience.org for more details.
Dates offered • Download brochure  PLEASE TAKE THIS LINK TEMPORARLY

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Sunrise (formerly R.S.V.P.)
  • A support program for persons separated, divorced or widowed which meets once a week for 10 successive weeks. Intended for persons whose marriages have ended. 
  • Life patterns change and the process of adjustment can be very difficult if one has to go through it alone. The trauma, pain and agony that accompany a loss can be made bearable and the grief process worked through more effectively with the assistance of others who have had a common experience.
  • Confidentiality is respected.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) groups are available.
  • Cost is $75, any additional donation is welcome.
  • For more information or registration, contact John Tuohy at (713) 914-0864 or Maria Guadalupe Garcia at (713) 741-8720
  • Registration Process for  Sunrise (R.S.V.P.).
Dates offered � Download brochure � Download registration form (MS Word)
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Sunrise Plus (formerly R.S.V.P. Plus)
  • An informal evening of sharing for persons separated, divorced or widowed. Many persons in these circumstances need someone to listen and this program provides such an opportunity.
  • Confidentiality is respected.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) participants are welcome.
  • For more information or registration, contact John Tuohy at (713) 914-0864 or Maria Guadalupe Garcia at (713) 741-8720.
Dates offered
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Registration Process for R.S.V.P. Only
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

Domestic Violence

"The Catholic Church teaches that violence against another person in any form fails to treat that person as someone worthy of love. Instead, it treats the person as an object to be used. When violence occurs within a sacramental marriage, the abused spouse may question, "How do these violent acts relate to my promise to take my spouse for better or for worse?" The person being assaulted needs to know that acting to end the abuse does not violate the marriage promises. While violence can be directed towards men, it tends to harm women and children more."
(USCCB Document: When I Call For Help)

For more information on this topic please visit http://www.usccb.org/laity/women/violence.shtml
Read Abp. Fiorenza's Pastoral Message on Christian Love.
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Domestic Violence.
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Healing Links
The Third Option
Willard Harley materials
Divorce-Busting by Michelle Weiner-Davis
Retrouvaille for troubled marriages
The Marriage Boot Camp
Institute for Marital Healing: Strengthening Catholic Marriages and Families
Two Churches, One Marriage: Interchurch couples challenges and rewards
Healing Ministry Formation and