February 3, 2012

Pre Cana Conference and Tobit Weekend prepare engaged couples for marriage

Two marriage preparation programs offered in the archdiocese—the Pre Cana Conference and Tobit Weekend—help prepare engaged couples for the sacrament of marriage as well as the challenges of married life.

Pre Cana Conference programs are scheduled on Feb. 19, April 29, May 6, May 20, June 3, July 8, July 22, Aug. 19, Sept. 30 and Oct. 21 at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., in Indianapolis.

The program is presented by the archdiocesan Office of Family Ministries with a priest and trained volunteer couples. It begins with check-in at 1:15 p.m. and concludes at 6 p.m. on the Sundays listed above.

Also this year, a three-part Pre Cana Conference is scheduled on consecutive Thursdays with check-in at 6:15 p.m. on May 3, May 10 and May 17. Those sessions conclude at 9 p.m. Couples must attend all three programs to complete the course requirements.

Registration is required. A $45 fee per couple helps pay for the Perspectives on Marriage workbook, other materials and refreshments. The registration fee is non-refundable. To register, log on to www.archindy.org/fatima.

Tobit Weekend retreats are scheduled at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House on May 18-20, June 1-3, July 27-29 and Sept. 14-16.

The registration fee of $286 includes the program presented by trained facilitators, meals and overnight accommodations for the weekend.

Registration is required. A $150 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. To register, log on to www.archindy.org/fatima.

Early registrations are recommended because both marriage preparation programs fill up quickly. †

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