General Information

The AMS marriage enrichment retreats are for Catholic couples who are members of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and 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. Praying together permits time 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 with a $100 deposit. The full cost of the retreat is covered by generosity of donors. The deposit is returned to couples that attend the retreat.

The retreat, accommodation, and meals (Friday dinner through Sunday lunch) are included.

Couples are responsible for the cost of 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 – late afternoon, dinner at 1800,  opening session to follow at 1930.

Saturday: Full day with the option to visit the Rastatt Schloss (Residential Palace), Gardens, or Military Museum after lunch.

Sunday: Morning Session, Mass – 1100, Lunch afterwards – (note that departure for all guests is scheduled after lunch at 1300).

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

Lactose intolerant and gluten intolerant dietary requirements are able to be accommodated at the retreat center (for other allergies please note foods that can be safely consumed in the registration form). 

Questions

Inquiries regarding the AMS Marriage Enrichment Retreats may be directed to Mark Moitoza, Vice Chancellor for Evangelization, evangelization@milarch.org, 202-719-3648.