Three to Get Married- English Retreat (May 3-4, 2024)
Wellspring Fransalian Center for Spirituality
16828 FM2964, Whitehouse, TX 75791
If you are a civilly married couple who is ready to begin the journey towards the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony, or you are open to learning more about the process, these are the first steps that we would recommend:
Some couples seeking the sacrament of Holy Matrimony also desire to become Catholic or to complete their Sacraments of Initiation (First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation). It is important to remember that before the other sacraments can be celebrated, the marriage needs to be resolved first. If you think you are in this situation, please see this video for more information.
Your pastor will determine what you need to complete for your formation (such as meetings with a mentor couple or a retreat) and how long that formation will take. The Family Life Office has recommended a timeframe of 3-6 months, but your pastor has the flexibility to change that as needed.
Your pastor may ask you to attend a Three to Get Married retreat or to pick a mentor couple to accompany you through the Witness to Love Civil Marriage Initiative program. We invite you to learn more about those particular programs to see if those are formation resources that would benefit your relationship.
Wellspring Fransalian Center for Spirituality
16828 FM2964, Whitehouse, TX 75791
Cathedral Center
423 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75702
Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Nacogdoches
2508 Appleby Sand Rd, Nacogdoches, TX 75965
Sacred Heart- Texarkana
4505 Elizabeth St, Texarkana, TX 75503
St. Edward's Education and Ministry Center
1310 S Palestine St, Athens, TX 75751
For more information about these programs please contact Deanna Johnston at djohnston@stphilipinstitute.org or (903) 630-5055 Ext. 120.
For more information, email cana@dioceseoftyler.org or call (903) 939-1037.