Marriage

Marriage Prep

Heart to Heart Retreat

One of the requirements for Marriage Preparation, the Heart to Heart Retreat is a weekend getaway for engaged couples. This retreat is an opportunity to deepen your relationship with each and with God while exploring the Catholic Church’s vision of marriage.

Couples will have the opportunity to listen to a series of talks. After each talk they will be able to engage in an exercise which helps them to communicate with each other, both orally and through written letters, and to engage with God through various forms of prayer. The retreat is designed to be restful and reflective and is focused on giving couples the time and opportunity to share their hearts more deeply with their beloved.

The retreat starts Friday evening at 7pm, with registration opening at 6pm, and runs through early Sunday afternoon, after mass and lunch. Meals are provided from Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch.

2019 Retreats:
November 15-17

2020 Retreats:
January 24-26
February 21-23
March 20-22
April 24-26
July 24-26
November 20-22

Natural Family Planning Ministry 2019 Schedule

November 23— Terra Sancta Retreat Center, Rapid City

Attendance is required for all engaged couples and encouraged for married couples. For information on Natural Family Planning Methods and teachers click here.

New this year! Are you out of town and unable to attend a live seminar? We are piloting distance learning opportunities. If you are interested in attending a seminar through a webinar, please contact Amy Julian or Linda Batman for more details.

Marriage Enrichment

Special FLM Events:

Celebration of Marriage
An annual Mass and Luncheon to honor couples celebrating their 25th, 40th or 50th or more Anniversaries. 2020 Date: TBA

Married Sweethearts Mass and Dinner-Dance
Celebrate Valentines Day with your Sweetheart! Join us in a special Celebration of the Holy Mass , followed by a delicious dinner and dance at Terra Sancta Retreat Center.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Looking for a way to increase the love and romance in your marriage? Do you need time just for the two of you? Instead of simply listening to lectures about how to improve your marriage, you will actually learn a practical communication technique and have an opportunity to rediscover your hopes and dreams for your marriage. Your marriage is your most important relationship! NOW is a good time to invest time in your health, happy relationship, and reconnect with your spouse. Renew the commitment, intimacy and passion in your marriage. Priests and other religious are also welcome and encouraged to attend.

Weekend topics include: exploring personality styles, communicating our feelings, dealing with the busy world around us, learning how to improve our listening skills, understanding God’s plan for our marriage, keeping our relationship a priority and more.

For more information visit our website at: sdwwme.org or contact John & Dawn at applications@sdwwme.org or 605-359-1533.

2020 Date: TBA

Restore communication * Renew Commitment * Rekindle Romance

Marriage Prep

Heart to Heart Retreat

Natural Family Planning Ministry 2019 Schedule

Marriage Enrichment

Special FLM Events:

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Chancery Office

Chancery Annex at Terra Sancta

Terra Sancta Retreat Center

Safe Environment

Victim Assistance Coordinator