Betrothed Marriage Preparation Retreat

The Betrothed marriage preparation retreat invites couples to prepare for a joyful, lifelong marriage. This retreat weekend offers theological context and insights into the Sacrament of Marriage and combines in-person teaching with beautifully-crafted videos from the Augustine Institute’s Beloved series. Topics include the essential life skills as well as an exploration of how we are created for love and for giving ourselves fully in marriage. With opportunities for couples to reflect, engage in discussions, pray together, and attend Mass, this retreat is designed to enhance the quality of a couples’ communication, conflict resolution, and shared sense of mission.

COST: $450.00 (per couple)
Included in the cost is your registration, individual participant rooms for two nights, and all meals.

Friday, October 9 (check-in opens at 4:00pm, retreat begins with dinner at 6:00pm)
Sunday, October 11 (retreat concludes at noon, lunch on your own)

SCHEDULE
Friday 
4:00 – 6:00 pm Participant arrival 
5:45 pm Vespers (optional)
6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Welcome Session
7:45 pm S1 Does Marriage Matter?  
8:30 pm Dessert Social
9:30 pm Night prayer/Reflection  

Saturday 
7:00 am Lauds (optional)
7:30 – 8:30 am Breakfast
8:30 am S2 Love Revealed
9:30 am S3 Communication & Conflict  
10:30 am Mass  
11:15 am S4 Finances and Decision-Making  
12:15 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Adoration with Confession available 
2:00 pm Free Time 
3:00 pm S5 Science of NFP  
4:00 pm Free Time 
5:00 pm S6 Total Gift of Self & Sacramental Bond  
6:00 pm Dinner 
7:00 pm S7 Spirituality of Marriage & Domestic Church  
8:00 pm Q&A: Real Challenges, Real Love  
9:00 pm Night prayer / Reflection 

Sunday 
7:00 am Lauds (optional)  
7:30 – 8:30 am Breakfast & Check out of rooms 
9:00 am S8 Mission of Marriage  
10:00 am Evaluation (paper or digital)  
10:30 am Mass  
11:20  am Private notecard exchange 
11:45 am Closing remarks, certificates 
12:30 pm Blessing and Departure

REGISTER HERE

Questions about registration, please contact Lisa Hillyard: lisa.hillyard@seattlearch.org
Questions about retreat content, please contact Kimberly Abadir: kimberly.abadir@seattlearch.org