What a great blessing and opportunity it is for married couples to grow together as individuals and as spouses to make their marriage stronger!
Good marriages can always be made better! In Amoris Laetitia Pope Francis described marriage as a project to be worked on together and a process of growth. The Church provides many opportunities for spouses to deepen and refine their love for each other.
The following are a few of these resources:
Resources and National Organizations
The organizations included in the in the USCCB’s website For Your Marriage are dedicated to creating time and space for marriages to grow, and for helping parents raise their children well. Make your marriage a priority by seeking out enrichment opportunities together. Disclaimer: The resources and organizations published on the For Your Marriage website are provided solely for your information and should not be interpreted as an official endorsement of the organizations, programs, and websites listed. To the best of our knowledge, the information did not conflict with Catholic teaching and was accurate at the time of posting.
Local Resources
The following is a list of marriage enrichment programs and resources that are currently present in the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
For a list of upcoming marriage enrichment retreats, visit the calendar.
Making good marriages even better. LOVESTRONG Marriage Retreats are weekend events with no overnights. Retreats in English and Spanish. Visit this website for upcoming retreat dates.
Contact: 210-844-4313 or 210-834-4430
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Retrouvaille of San Antonio (pronounced: retro-vi with a long i) Designed to provide the tools to help get marriages back on track. It gives the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine lives together in a new and positive way.
Contact: 210-848-3278 | Email
Give the gift of a deeper love relationship to your Marriage that can change your life at a Worldwide Marriage Encounter. An opportunity for a free-will donation will be given. Space is limited.
Contact: 210-387-3162 | Email
El Fin de Semana de Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial es una experiencia positiva y personal que ofrece a esposo y esposa, una oportunidad para aprender una técnica de comunicación amorosa que pueden usar por el resto de sus vidas. Es un tiempo para compartir sus sentimientos, esperanzas y sueños con el otro.
Contact: 210-885-5176
The Alexander House is an apostolate dedicated to marriage, family education, and enrichment by creating programs, resources and services to educate God’s plan for marriage. Marriage Disciples, Marriage and Family Therapy, Healing Hearts and Covenant of Love are among many programs and services.
Address: 4414 Centerview Dr., Ste. 205, San Antonio, TX 78228 - directions
Contact: 210-858-6195 | Email
Beyond Cana® offers the time and tools to enrich and strengthen marriages — with God and His direction for us at the center. This 2½ day retreat is designed to enrich the marriages of couples who want to focus on the communication, respect, love, and intimacy that are so integral to a good marriage. A blend of spiritual and practical talks, reflection, and prayer are combined with useful tools designed to improve communication and your relationship with your spouse — even if it’s good now. All this is done from a Catholic perspective, with an understanding of marriage as a sacrament.
Contact: 210-618-6672 | Email
Movimiento Familiar Cristiano Católico USA es un ministerio en español de laicos asesorados por sacerdotes, diáconos y religiosas que unen a familias hispanas. El MFCC-USA ofrece reuniones de equipos con estudios de temas que promueven diálogo entre esposos e hijos, oración familiar y acción apostólica. Tiene servicio de encuentros conyugales, actividades días de campo, posadas, retiros de crecimiento y se promueve para que las parejas se casen por la iglesia.
Contact: 210-639-7988 | Email
Questions or Comments?
Barry Schoedel
Director for Family Evangelization & Faith Formation
Phone: 210-734-1960
Email: barry.schoedel@archsa.org
