St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish at 120 E. Wesley Street, Jackson, MI 49201-2341 US - Matrimony
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Marriage Preparation: In an effort to strengthen married life, the seven dioceses of Michigan have adopted a policy for wedding preparation, which includes: Introduction to Natural Family Planning (NFP): This introductory course is a 2-hour session designed for engaged and married couples. This includes the Introduction video, discussions and small group sessions. Upon successful completion of the course, engaged couples receive a Certificate of Completion to be included in their marriage preparation file. Advance registration is required. There is a fee of $20 per couple. For additional information concerning this program or to register, contact the Diocese of Lansing NFP office at 517-342-2587 or visit the website: www.nfplanning.catholicweb.com. Worldwide Marriage Encounter: This is a series of presentations given by a team of Catholic couples and a Catholic priest. Each presentation allows you and your spouse a rare opportunity to look at yourselves as individuals, then to look at your marriage and your relationship to one another and finally to look at your relationship to God, the Church and the world. Retrouvaille: The Retrouvaille Program is for the healing of marriages that are struggling, even for those who are separated and divorced. Retrouvaille believes that no matter how bad things have been, people can and do change. Retrouvaille gives hope that things can be worked out. Location: St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt Beginning Experience: This is a spiritual weekend designed to help the widowed, divorced and separated make a new beginning in life. The Beginning Experience helps participants work thorough the grief process associated with loss and provides an opportunity to begin the healing process. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING ANY OF THESE PROGRAMS, CONTACT: OFFICE OF FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY 517 342-2471 or