Married Life Programs
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Marriage Enrichment
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Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Worldwide Marriage Encounter is a weekend getaway that helps married couples rediscover themselves as individuals and as a couple. The Weekend format helps couples communicate openly and honestly, without any group sharing, therapy or marriage counseling. So help us support the Bishops' Initiative on marriage! Couples who attend Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends not only rediscover the joy, intimacy & romance in their relationships, but also become more active in their parish.Great Marriages Don't Just Happen. All marriages need attention, effort and nurturing. Worldwide Marriage Encounter provides an opportunity for you to explore your relationship together and find ways to make it more fulfilling and stronger for a lifetime.
Check out the FAQ page.
Upcoming Marriage Encounter Weekends
(Click on dates below to register)- November 22-24, 2024 - Windom, MN
- February 14-16, 2025 - Buffalo, MN
- May 16-18, 2025 - Buffalo, MN
- October 17-19, 2025 - Buffalo, MN
Give the gift of your time and love by taking your spouse on a Marriage Encounter. For more information about Marriage Encounter weekends in your area go to Worldwide Marriage Encounter (wwme.org).
- November 22-24, 2024 - Windom, MN
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Teams of Our Lady
Teams of Our Lady is an international movement of married couples whose purposes are:- Growth in the spiritual life of the couple and family through a program of prayer and study.
- Growth in the communication between husband and wife with a developing intimacy through shared prayer and regular in-depth talks.
- A way of life designed to make their Christian faith a daily living experience.
Each team is made up of five to seven couples and a chaplain, who meet once a month in each other's homes to share a meal, a time of Scripture, prayer and reflection, and a sharing of their experiences as they work to grow in their marriages and in their faith.
If you are interested in learning more about, and possibly joining Teams of Our Lady, contact:
Deacon Dennis and Lisa Ouderkirk, F-M Sector Couple at (701) 371-7234 or via email at [email protected]
Charlie and Desiree Wilson, F-M Information Couple at (701) 202-5266 or via email at [email protected]
or Father James Ermer, F-M Sector & North Central Regional Chaplain at (701) 347-4609.
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Marriage Retreats
Six Stone Jars exists to share the Good News of God's love and mercy with those who are seeking the Truth and to facilitate an encounter with the living God by sharing the amazing gifts offered by God through his Holy Catholic Church!
Founders Deacon Ben and Jennine Seitz will present weekend retreats that focus on Jesus Christ and His Church. The weekends offer couples an opportunity to get away from the busy-ness of life and spend time together with Jesus! Weekends normally include:- Series of Scripturally based talks designed to facilitate deeper meditation.
- Holy Hours of Eucharistic adoration
- Daily Mass
- Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet
- Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation (when available)
- Good Coffee!
Retreats are located at different locations throughout the diocese and region throughout the year. Check out their website www.sixstonejars.org for more information about upcoming retreats and locations.
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Red River Retrouvaille - Help for Hurting Marriages
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What is Retrouvaille?
Retrouvaille is an international, peer-run program that has helped hundreds of thousands of hurting married couples turn the tide, find new hope, and rediscover the love that initially brought them together. Surveys have shown that 3 out of 4 couples who complete the entire program are still married five years later with stronger, healthier marriages.Retrouvaille takes place over three-months and begins with an intensive weekend experience during which husbands and wives can re-establish communication and start to restore trust and intimacy in their relationship. The weekend is followed by six aftercare sessions that deepen the skills learned during the weekend and provide a foundation for the long-term health of the couple’s marriage.
Retrouvaille is open to any husband and wife who have experienced any degree of hurt or disillusionment in their relationship. From those who simply struggle to get on the same page to those who are already separated or divorced, Retrouvaille offers real help and lasting renewal.
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RED RIVER RETROUVAILLE UPCOMING WEEKENDS:
Find out more program information or register on the Retrouvaille International website using the links above. Once registered, couples attending a Red River Retrouvaille program are asked to pay a $375 non-refundable registration fee on the Retrouvaille Payments page.
Those attending Retrouvaille programs in the surrounding area can make payment arrangements with those local communities.
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For more information about Retrouvaille, visit the Retrouvaille International website, or call 701-356-7962.
Red River Retrouvaille is sponsored by the Diocese Fargo. To financially support Retrouvaille, visit the Red River Retrouvaille Donation page.
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Marriage Loss
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Beginning Experience
Beginning Experience is a Christian support program for separated, divorced, and widowed people. It is a peer ministry program to help to transition from the pain of loss into a new beginning.
For more information on Beginning Experience visit the Beginning Experience of Eastern North Dakota web site.
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