Family Life Office

Marriage is a serious sacred commitment. Through it, husband and wife are called on to draw closer to God and to each other in a life-giving community of love. Christ enhanced the dignity of marriage by making the Christian marriage relationship a Sacrament—a living expression of His love for us, His followers. Just as Christ continues to love us, in marriage we are to love one another. (Marriage Preparation Guidelines, Archdiocese of Cincinnati)

Marriage Enrichment…

Marriage is a process begun at the altar and continuing throughout the couple’s life together. Pressures and stresses of everyday life challenge a couple to find time to nurture their relationship. Opportunities to reflect in faith on life, love, and experience help couples to see more clearly God’s movement, presence and grace within their partnership.

Couples are encouraged to participate in programs to refresh and renew their commitment to each other. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati Family Life Office recognizes and supports the efforts of:

National Marriage Encounter – www.marriageweekend.org

Retrouvaille – www.cindayretrouvaille.org

Third Option - www.thethirdoption.com

Worldwide Marriage Encounter – www.rc.net/org/wwme_cin (For OH, IN, KY, WV) or www.wwme.org (national)

In addition to the above, the Cincinnati Archdiocesan Family Life Office periodically offers a marriage enrichment series (dinner/presentation). Please check the Archdiocesan website for upcoming events. www.catholiccincinnati.org

The National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers website has a complete listing of marriage enrichment opportunities offered around the country. www.nacflm.org