Marriage Enrichment

Office of Family Life
Jeff Heinzen,
Director Phone - 608.791.2673
Fax - 608.788.8413
email: familylife@dioceseoflacrosse.com


 

Marriage Enrichment Topics

Click here to download a PDF list of other available programs.

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Fireproof is a movie about a firefighter who lives by the code of honor - never leave your partner behind - who suddenly realizes he has been abandoning the most important partner in his life - his wife. Fireproof is now available on DVD.  If you're interested in using the movie as a marriage enrichment program for your parish or other Catholic group, contact the Office of Family Life.


Pick Six: Great Dates

Pick 6: Great DatesIf it's been a while since you an your spouse have been out on a date . . . then we have a plan for you!


Each Pick 6: Great Dates program includes

  • A brief presentation to set the stage for great discussions on your date
  • Fun enrichment exercises to enjoy during your dinner, your walk, orPick 6: Great Dates at your favorite location
  • Prayer

Renew your marriage!  Fall in love again!

Contact the Diocese of La Crosse, Office of Family Life to organize this Great Date program in your parish or deanery.


 

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Any married couple who desires a richer, fuller life together. A marriage can never be too good. Marriage Encounter is designed to deepen and enrich the joys a couple share together, whether they have been married for only a short time, or for many years. Priests and other religious are also welcome and encouraged to attend!

The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Mission Statement:

Worldwide Marriage Encounter’s Mission of renewal in the church and change in the world is to assist couples and priests to live fully intimate and responsible relationships by providing them with a Catholic “experience” and ongoing community support for such a lifestyle.

Diocese of La Crosse contact: Ollie and Sandy Schulteis
608-787-8494

Wisconsin Dates

MILWAUKEE

        April 16 - 18

        August 6 - 8

        October 22 - 24

 

MADISON

        March 12 - 14

        July 16 - 18

        October 8 - 10

 

National Marriage Encounter

The mission of National Marriage Encounter is to promote and encourage marriage and family life by offering Marriage Encounter weekends and a support community.
National Marriage Encounter enables people to discover God's vision of marriage and family life and spiritual diversity, thereby leading them to a clearer understanding of their relationship with each other and with God.

Diocese of La Crosse contact:

St. Anthony Retreat Center Marathon City/Wausau

Call 715- 443-2236

St. Bede Retreat Center - Eau Claire

Next Encounter Weekend is October 23 -24, 2010

Contact Sue and Ken Ripp, 715-832-3296 or by email rippsk@charter.net

You may contact St. Bede's at 715-834-8642 or by e-mail: center@saintbede.org



For more information, check out the new website for the Chippewa Valley Marriage Encounter!