Marriage Preparation
FOCCUS – helping couples in the discernment phase of marriage preparation to learn and practice communication skills by discussing before marriage all topics they will encounter after marriage. https://foccusinventory.com/register/diolincoln
Engaged Encounter - a weekend retreat for the engaged to see the witness of love lived out by other couples, young and old, so that they can make plans to live that love in a lifelong marriage. https://www.lincolndiocese.org/marriage-prep/engaged-encounter
Witness to Love – parish accompaniment of engaged couples, as they prepare for their wedding, with the engaged couple choosing a mentor couple to sponsor them before marriage, and a five-year follow-up program after marriage. https://witnesstolove.org/
Marriage Enrichment
Be More Marriage Formation Retreat - A program through Witness to Love, the Be More Retreat was developed to provide couples a pathway to grow in community, identity and understanding their mission. https://witnesstolove.org/be-more-retreat
Worldwide Marriage Encounter – presented by a priest and three married couples, focuses on the ups and downs of married life, personality, communication, intimacy, difficult topics, and discovering God’s plan. Includes follow-up renewal and ongoing support. Couples reflect and discuss in privacy. https://www.lincolndiocese.org/marriage-family/marriage-encounter
Love and Life Program – a series of 9 programs for couples from the time of marriage and enrichment throughout the marriage – inviting couples to bring Christ into their relationship and be part of the Church’s mission. https://loveandlifeprogramsusa.org/
Missionaries of the Holy Spirit in the Family – right after couples get married, helping show couples the value and power of the sacrament of marriage thru lived experience. A two-year curriculum based on the teachings of the Church, learning how to put that into practice in the home. Deepening their relationship and spousal prayer, discernment of charisms, retreats. https://www.mhsfonline.org/
Date Nights - The Office of Family Life & Discipleship sponsored a very popular series of date nights, which were held at different locations throughout Lincoln or online. These date nights were recorded and can be found on our YouTube playlist.
REFOCCUS – for couples desiring a deepening of their communication and skill building, can be done on their own or with a facilitator, or in a parish (five weekly evenings) or retreat setting. (foccusinventory.com/register/diolincoln/refoccus)
WOUNDED MARRIAGES
Retrouvaille - A marriage retreat that gives couples the opportunity to get away and examine their lives together in a real and realistic way. Marriage is worth investing your time, energy and efforts to make it the best it can be. https://www.lincolndiocese.org/retrouvaille
Restore marriage - self-led virtual program providing tools for couples to heal and rebuild on their own timeline. May also be used in the parish with chosen mentor couples. Restore was designed by a counselor. https://www.restorecatholicmarriage.com/
Third Option - peer-based diocesan grouping (often meeting in-person or online), designed for all married couples and can be used both as marriage enrichment or crisis intervention. For hurting couples, who see only two options (painful endurance or divorce) or the third option - reconciliation. http://thethirdoption.com/
Alexander House "Marriage Disciples" - a couple-to-couple mentoring service for couples preparing, enriching or restoring their marriage. https://www.thealexanderhouse.org/
Marital Counseling – for couples who are struggling where both parties are committed to trying to reconcile and save their marriage. https://www.immaculateheartcounseling.org/ And the Catholic Relationship Checkup, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Marriage Healing Resources- practical information and helpful resources for supporting the individual and their marriage. Marriage Enrich.Healing Resources.pdf
