Engaged Couples Retreat: January 9-10, 2026

Engaged Couples Retreat

January 9-10, 2026 | Bethany House at St. Francis Retreat Center
Our Engaged Couples Retreat is designed to prepare couples for receiving the sacrament of Holy Matrimony while offering time away for couples to grow deeper in their faith and love for each other. This satisfies aspects of the Diocese of Lansing marriage catechumenate.

Both theological and practical presentations are included in this short retreat that features a welcome reception, Blessing of the Couples, Vigil Mass, a special couples dinner on Saturday, a ballroom dance lesson by professional instructor Louis Soma of Our Dance Studio, and many other special features. Presenters include Fr. Bob Irish, Fr. Gary Koenigsknecht, and Mike and Lisa Kutas

New this summer for our engaged couples, at no additional cost, is opportunity to attend our kerygma retreat entitled The Urgency of the Message. This half day retreat will begin at noon on January 9th. immediately preceding the start of the Engaged Couples Retreat. To sign up for the kerygma retreat ONLY please use this link:
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Engaged Couples Retreat DepositBalance of $200 due at check in

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Engaged Couples Retreat Full PaymentIncludes 2 rooms, meals, and materials

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