This is a modified weekend-retreat formatted from the 4-session marriage preparation series, "Together in God’s Love". The retreat focuses on Catholic marriage as a visible sign of the Holy Trinity and the relationship of Christ to the Church. The weekend includes talks on faith, communication, sexuality, and stewardship in the context of Catholic marriage.

Couples are given the opportunity to engage in conversation, self-reflection, and journaling on these topics. The program will conclude with the Vigil Mass 5:30 pm on Saturday evening. Attendance at this retreat will fulfill the diocesan requirements of attendance at a formal marriage preparation course, along with the 1-hour presentation on Natural Family Planning. The State of Texas will waive your marriage license fee with presentation of the certificate of your completion of this course.

Location: Holy Family Catholic Church, 1001 Georgetown Road, Copperas Cove, Texas, 76522

Directions to Holy Family: Copperas Cove is situated on HWY 190 west of Killeen/Ft. Hood and east of Lampasas. If coming from the WEST take a left on HWY Avenue (between Skinny’s Market and Bill’s Muffler), go up one block (Church is on your right), take a right on Georgetown road, go up one block to Veterans Avenue, take a right and the Church will be on your right. Our session will take place in Andre Hall which is part of the Office Building

If coming from the EAST take a right on Robertson Avenue, (between Bella Sera Restaurant and Walgreen’s pharmacy), shortly after a 4-way intersection, Robertson will turn to the left and become Veterans Avenue, at the end of the block turn right to stay on Veterans Avenue and after about 150 feet you will see the Religious Educational complex on your right"), just past the Religious Education complex you will see Holy Family Church on your left. Our session will take place in Andre’ Hall which is part of the Office Building

Cost: The cost of the weekend is $150 per couple. This includes refreshments on Friday evening, breakfast and lunch on Saturday, all texts, supplies, and resources. This fee is due with the registration form (see below) at least one month (30 days) prior to the weekend.

Other Information: This is a non-residential retreat, so those commuting from outside the Temple Deanery area must secure their own local lodging. All couples MUST have completed a premarital inventory/assessment, such as PMI, FOCCUS, or PREPARE, at their home parish PRIOR to attendance at this retreat. Please bring a sweater or jacket as conference/class room may be chilly. Childcare is not available.

For more information, please contact Deacon Tim and Liz Hayden at thayden@hot.rr.com or (254) 5471284.