Congratulations on your Engagement!
Welcome to the online registration for the Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee Marriage Preparation.
Right now, you’re probably thinking about your reception, dress and invitations. You want your wedding to be beautiful and perfect – and we do too! The beauty you’re hoping for points to a hope much deeper – a joy-filled, solid marriage. Your engagement is not only a time for planning your wedding, but a time during which you build the foundation for a lifelong marriage rooted in Jesus. In a world where so much seems temporary, the Church is here to help you prepare for a lasting marriage, one that is fully open to all the grace and blessings God wants to give you through this sacrament. Don’t miss out on knowing all the things God wants you to know about building an excellent marriage!
WHAT SHOULD WE EXPECT?
Once you have connected with the parish where you will be getting married, you will be invited into the parish’s process for preparation which will include your participation in one Archdiocesan marriage preparation program. These day-long or weekend-long experiences (detailed below) will give you the opportunity to encounter dynamic married couples who will share about the meaning of marriage, praying as a couple, the powerful gift of sexuality, and offer tips for a healthy marriage. Regardless of your faith or background, you are welcome at any of these preparation experiences. You will choose one program that best suits your needs as a couple. Please see descriptions and dates below.
WHEN SHOULD I SIGN UP?
Like all good things in life, preparing for marriage takes time! We recommend you register at least six months in advance of your wedding date if possible. Our retreats fill up fast, so register now to reserve your space: archmil.org/MarriagePreparation.
CONNECT WITH US
Financial Assistance and Payment Plans
Please contact Emily Burds, Associate Director of the Office for Marriage & Family Life, for more information. 414-758-2213 or [email protected]
Registration Questions (rescheduling, registration errors, etc.)
Please contact Merridith Frediani at 414-758-2201 or fredianim@archmil.org
2019 Marriage Preparation Options:
MARRIAGE PREPARATION CONFERENCES
Marriage Preparation Conferences take place on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m and are run by a team of dynamic married couples. This retreat-style day gives the couple a chance to slow down, enter into intentional conversations about their relationship, pray together, learn about the sacrament of marriage, eat great food, and so much more.
Cost: $125 per couple (includes breakfast, lunch and all supplies)
January 12 | Mary, Mother of the Church Pastoral Center, Milwaukee (formerly Archbishop Cousins Center)
March 9 | Mary, Mother of the Church Pastoral Center, Milwaukee (formerly Archbishop Cousins Center) (Spanish track available)
March 30 | Holy Family Church, Fond du Lac
April 27 | Schoenstatt Retreat Center, Waukesha
May 11 | Mary, Mother of the Church Pastoral Center, Milwaukee (formerly Archbishop Cousins Center) (Spanish track available)
June 1 | Schoenstatt Retreat Center, Waukesha
July 13 | Mary, Mother of the Church Pastoral Center, Milwaukee (formerly Archbishop Cousins Center) (Spanish track available)
September 28 | Schoenstatt Retreat Center, Waukesha
October 26 | St. Anne Catholic Church, Pleasant Prairie
November 16 | Mary, Mother of the Church Pastoral Center, Milwaukee (formerly Archbishop Cousins Center)
MARRIAGE PREPARATION DAYS
Marriage Preparation Days take place on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and are hosted and planned by several of our parishes and include large group presentations and time for interaction between couples.
Cost: $125 per couple (includes breakfast, lunch and all supplies)
February 2 | St. Joseph Parish, Grafton
February 16 | Holy Angels Parish, West Bend
May 4 | St. Dominic Parish, Sheboygan
August 17 | Holy Angels Parish, West Bend
September 7 | St. Dominic Parish, Sheboygan
MARRIAGE PREPARATION FOR REMARRIAGE
Marriage Preparation for Remarriage takes place on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and is designed for couples remarrying with the Church’s approval. These days for remarrying couples are part of several of our Marriage Preparation Conferences, with special workshops offered by couples who have remarried and blended families.
Cost: $125 per couple (includes breakfast, lunch and all supplies)
January 12 | Mary, Mother of the Church Pastoral Center, Milwaukee (formerly Archbishop Cousins Center)
May 11 | Mary, Mother of the Church Pastoral Center, Milwaukee (formerly Archbishop Cousins Center)
November 16| Mary, Mother of the Church Pastoral Center, Milwaukee (formerly Archbishop Cousins Center)
CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER WEEKEND RETREAT
Catholic Engaged Encounter is a quiet weekend retreat with other engaged couples with plenty of time to talk honestly and intensively as a couple about your future together – an opportunity to discover a deeper appreciation of your relationship and the Sacrament of Matrimony. This weekend is especially recommended for couples who are looking to take their relationship to a new level spiritually. The retreat begins on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m., and concludes Sunday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. Sunday Mass will be celebrated.
Cost: $250 per couple (includes all materials, five meals and overnight lodging in shared rooms. Brides will share rooms with other brides, and grooms with other grooms)
May 3-5 | Schoenstatt Retreat Center, Waukesha
November 1-3 | Schoenstatt Retreat Center, Waukesha