“Marriage is indeed a union most sacred and serious. It is a wonderful gift to the Church and to society. Like all precious gifts it must be cared for, supported, and sustained.“
– Archbishop Timothy Broglio,
“Married Couples and the Challenge of Military Service,” 2010
AMS Catholic Marriage Enrichment Retreat
August 25-27, 2023 – cancelled
Spiritual Life Center
Bel Aire, Kansas
General Information
The marriage enrichment retreats are for Catholic couples who are part of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, who have been married at least two years. The retreat weekend is designed for couples to spend time together praying, reflecting, and sharing about topics related to compatibility, intimacy, communication, and commitment. Rather than keynote speakers, brief introductions set the stage for reviewing each area allowing time for couples to share with one another.
The retreat weekend affords a slower pace to enrich your marriage. Pray together to discern how God is inviting your relationship to reflect the gift of Christ. Meet other couples navigating the joys and challenges of marriage in military settings.
Cost
Couples reserve a spot on the retreat by paying a deposit based on rank. Those that attend will receive a full reimbursement of the deposit due to the generosity of donors.
The retreat, accommodation, and meals (Friday dinner through Sunday lunch) are included.
Couples are responsible for transportation to and from the retreat center. Consider car pools with other Catholic couples from your installation. Consult your priest to inquire if others have registered.
Arrival and Departure – Draft Schedule
Friday: Check-in 1600-1730 with dinner to follow at 1800, 1900 – Opening Session
Saturday: Full day
Sunday: Morning Session, 1130 – Mass, 1230- Lunch – (note that departure for all guests is scheduled after lunch).
Conduct and Regulations
Children are not permitted on this marriage-enrichment retreat. Provisions for child care must be made at the home/installation. Pets are prohibited, except for service animals. Retreat participants agree to maintain a quiet atmosphere in the Retreat Center, keeping the noise level low in the meeting rooms, lodging rooms and hallways. No smoking is permitted inside or nearby the retreat center buildings.
Dietary Restrictions
Restrictions based on diet will be met, based on the ability of the retreat center. Please communicate those needs when registering
Questions
Inquiries regarding future AMS Marriage Enrichment Retreats may be directed to Mark Moitoza, Vice Chancellor for Evangelization, evangelization@milarch.org, 202-719-3648.