Marriage Advent/Lenten Retreat


 

 

 

Non-Residential Day Retreat for Married Couples

 

This retreat is a one day non-residential retreat held in a relaxed setting with time for discussion together as a couple as well as time for personal prayer and reflection.

 

 

Who is the Retreat designed for?

 

Any Married Couple, how ever many years married, who would like to deepen their love for one another and renew and refresh their marriage.

 

Services

 

Notebooks and handouts are provided in a workbook for each individual. Coffee and soft beverages are provided. Help with babies available.

 

 

Retreat Outline and Timetable

 

9.00 am.  Registration and Orientation  

 

9.30       Session 1:

               Fulfilling our Dreams, Hopes and Needs.

 

  10.45      Coffee Break and Couple Discussion Time

 

11.15      Session 2:

 Fulfilling God's design for Love and Unity.

 

12.15 pm. Individual Reflection and Couple Discussion Time

 

12.45     Lunch Time

 

1.45      Session 3

Healing, Growth and Holiness in Marriage.

 

2.15      Personal Reflection and Couple Discussion Time (Confessions available during this time)

 

3.15      Coffee Break

 

3.45      Session 4:

              Building a family of faith, hope and authentic love for our children and the world

 

4.30      Couple Discussion Time

 

5.00      Mass with Renewal of Marriage Vows

 

 

 

What happens during the session?

 

Each session will include a presentation by a couple on the topic listed. There will be time allowed during or after the session for each couple to complete a reflection individually related to the topic and then to discuss this with each other privately.

 

What is the cost?

 

The cost per couple is €50.00 including lunch. 

 

Cost of the retreat includes all materials, lunch and light refreshments.

 

 

Venue, Dates and Booking

 

Avila (New) Carmelite Centre

Bloomfield Avenue,

Off Morehampton Road,

Donnybrook

Dublin 4

 

Advent: Saturday 22nd November 2008

 

Lent:      Saturday 7th March 2009

 

Course Directors: Peter and Fiona Perrem

                             Telephone No 01-2896647

 

Course Secretary: Ciara Mahony

                             Telephone No 01-2822959

 

How do I register?

 

Telephone one of the above or

complete the online application form and we will be in contact with you