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Sunday, September 07, 2008 Contact Us      Marriage Information
Marriage Information

Congratulations and blessings to both of you for making the decision to unite yourselves in Christian marriage.

You have, no doubt, informed your family and friends of your decision to marry, and now you come to your parish community to request preparation and prayer for the sacrament you will celebrate in the near future. Yes, your marriage is, first and foremost, a sacrament of the Catholic Church. Your love for one another brings God’s love into this world in a special way—your way. Your lifelong commitment and covenant relationship between each other and God reflect the love of Christ for His Church.

Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance. Regular participation in Sunday liturgy is expected and one of the engaged couple must be an active member of St. Mary's for one year prior to getting married here.

Your parish community is eager to assist you in the planning and celebration of the most important time of your adult live. Please call the parish office at 262-284-5771 or e-mail .
Engagement Encounter

Engaged Enrichment Program 2007

Frequently Asked Questions -

Do the couples have to attend both the Engaged Enrichment Day and the Engaged Enrichment Conference?

No. The couple attend either the Engaged Enrichment Day or the Engaged Conference. Either program satisfies the instructional portion of their marriage preparation.

What is the difference between the Engaged Enrichment Day and the Engaged Conference?

The Engaged Enrichment Day is a program with 40 couples attending and is generally located in a parish. Two married couples and a clergy member facilitate the day. The couples/clergy will present to the entire group on the topics of Commitment, Theology of Marriage, Communication and Conflict Resolution. The couple will also have an option to attend one workshop, which will be a small group experience on various topics determined by the presenting couples/clergy.

The Engaged Enrichment Conference is a program with 150-200 couples attending. The presenters include married couples, clergy and professional speakers. The conference includes two keynote presentations on the Theology of Marriage and Living the Sacrament of Marriage. In addition to the keynotes, there will be a variety of large and small group presentations offered. The couple will have the option to choose which presentation fits the needs of the relationship.

Keynote presenters for the Theology of Marriage will vary with each conference. The Theology of Marriage keynote presenters include: Archbishop Timothy Dolan, Fr. Timothy Kitzke, Fr. Andrew Nelson and Fr. Jerry Herda. Dan and Bonnie Scholz will be the keynote presenters for the Living the Sacrament of Marriage keynote. A bookstore and a resource room on natural family planning will also be provided at the Engaged Conferences.

How can I register for an Engaged Enrichment Day or Engaged Conference?

Engaged Enrichment brochures can be found at the parish or by accessing the Engaged Ministry page on the Archdiocese of Milwaukee website. Complete the registration form and mail it to Archdiocese of Milwaukee Engaged Enrichment Program P.O. Box 070912, Milwaukee, WI 53207

How do I know if an Engaged Day or Engaged Conference has openings?

Check the Engaged Ministry page on the Archdiocese of Milwaukee website at www.archmil.org Scroll down to Engaged Ministry. The page includes all program dates and will indicate if the day or conference is full.