We care about your marriage! The Second Vatican Council said, “The well-being of the individual person and of human and Christian society is intimately linked with the healthy condition of that community produced by marriage and family” (Gaudium et Spes, no. 48). Marriage is a gift to society. Every marriage witnesses to God’s faithful, fruitful, and lasting love for His people.
We have put together a list of resources to help your marriage grow and thrive. These resources can be used as a couple or in a small group with other couples. If you have questions or need further assistance, contact the Marriage and Family Life Office at [email protected] or 614-241-2560.
Be Light 5 Year Marriage Enrichment Movement draws married Catholic couples closer together in Christ while being transformed into family missionary disciples within their own communities. This path not only supports newly married couples during the fundamental first five years of their marriage but also helps all married couples in a community to open their hearts to the powerful way God remains present to them and in the Holy bond of Matrimony. The five-year sequence builds upon the opportunities for growth and fulfillment that takes place over and over again in the intimate and personal way Christ encounters Catholic married couples in their interactions together. Be Light Marriage Enrichment Small Groups provide an intentional pathway to continue the journey as a newly married couple with your chosen mentors and invite other couples to be part of the experience.
Your marriage matters, and it’s both the primary building block of society and of your healthy parish culture. But let’s face it — marriage can be difficult. From mismanaged expectations to differing communications goals, a strong marriage requires more than just prayer and goodwill for the other person. It requires work.
Don’t become bitter, become better. Let experienced Catholic therapist Greg Schutte MSW, LISW-S teach you from his over thirty years of experience helping couples just like you thrive. And the best part? This course is designed to be quick, simple, and right to the point…perfect for a busy schedule like yours. In fact, this course is for everyone in the parish…so get ready to share!
Dan DeMatte, former star of the A&E reality series God or the Girl, and his wife, Amber, unlock the keys to marital happiness and saintly holiness by guiding you on a thirty-three-day, at-home study for couples that will not only strengthen your marriage but also reenergize your relationship with God and improve your entire family’s walk with Jesus. The retreat will help you incorporate the virtues of poverty, chastity, and obedience into your marriage so you can become the spouse, parent, and Catholic you’ve always wanted to be.
Building a Eucharistic Marriage- Building a Eucharistic Marriage is a 7-part online video series that connects 7 areas for therapeutically strengthening your marriage with 7 areas of deepening your relationship with Christ through the Eucharist. There are options for couples who want to purchase an individual copy for home use or for parishes who would like to purchase a license for running the video series at their parish. The Parish License comes with a leaders’ guide, unlimited participant guides, as well as advertising options and participant discounts on their own copy of the program. Parishes can get 20% off the Parish License HERE. Course Description for Parishes