Schedule – AMEW
The format of the weekend combines general sessions, prayer, mass reflections and couple time. There will not be a formal question and answer segment but Greg & Julie Alexander will be present to address any individual issues or concerns. This retreat is not intended for couples who are experiencing extreme difficulties but your attendance will provide some benefit. If you have any questions you may call our office at 210.858.6195.
Below is a a sample schedule for the retreat. (note that the topics and order of events may change)
Day one – Thursday
Registration – 5:30 p.m.
Welcome – 6:45 p.m.
Ice breakers
Dinner – 7:00 p.m.
Alexander’s story
Stations of the Cross
Prayer- Modeling a prayer for the couples and a couples’ prayer – inviting God into our marriage
Couple’s Time
Day two – Friday
Rosary
Holy Mass
Breakfast
Introduction – Obstacles in Marriage
First Presentation – Broken & Blessed Part I
Table Sharing
Questions
Discussion
God’s plan for marriage – review
Church teaching on marriage
Jesus’ teaching on marriage- Sacred Scripture
God’s fidelity
Reinforce the central issues presented on the video
Break
Angelus
Lunch – Prayer before and after the meal
Break
Second Presentation – Broken & Blessed Part II
Table Sharing
Questions
Discussion
Suffering & Forgiveness
Jesus’ teaching on suffering
Jesus’ Passion
Church teaching on suffering
Break
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Couples time – questions for couples
Identify your strengths and weaknesses as a couple
Individual couples’ time
Meet with coaching couple if necessary
Dinner
Break
The Passion of Christ movie excerpt
Reading/Passage
Holy Hour
Reading – St. Peter Julian Eymard
Examination of Conscience
Reconciliation
Evening Prayer
Couples time
Day three – Saturday
Rosary
Breakfast
Funny video/Ice breakers/building bridges in our marriage
Third Presentation
Reinforcing God’s plan for marriage
Bishop Fulton Sheen (video excerpt)
Table Sharing
Questionnaire – What has been helpful? Eye opening? Insightful?
Review folder contents, resources, etc.
Angelus
Lunch – Prayer before and after the meal
Break
Couple’s time – Renewing your betrothal
Holy Mass – Renewal of Marriage Vows
Wedding at Cana – Dinner
Farewell
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