The Catholic Church rejoices when couples decide to give themselves to each other in a loving, life-long commitment that enriches the church and the world through their marriage and family. The church wants to give engaged couples the support necessary to have the best marriage possible. Couples are encouraged therefore during this immediate preparation time to take advantage of every opportunity the church provides to help prepare them for this new phase of their spiritual journey – getting each other to heaven. Let it not be said that more time was spent on physical preparation for the one day of the wedding than the spiritual preparation for the lifetime of marriage.
Please contact your local parish and priest to start the marriage preparation process.
Upcoming Engaged Encounter & Marriage Preparation Retreats in 2026
St. Isidore Catholic Student Center – Manhattan, Kansas:
St. Isidore’s will be hosting their Marriage Prep Retreat March 6th-7th. For registration questions, contact Diane Mack by email: [email protected].
More dates coming soon.
The Capuchin Center for Spiritual Life – Victoria, Kansas:
St. Fidelis will be hosting their Catholic Engaged Encounter February 6th-8th, April 24th-26th, and June 12th-14th. For registration questions, contact St. Fidelis Parish office by phone at 785.735.2779 or send them a message here.
Siena Catholic Services – Concordia, Kansas:
Siena Catholic Services will be hosting God’s Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage Seminar for Married and Engaged Couples in 2026. Dates coming soon.
For registration questions, contact Tony & Lindy Meyer by phone at 785.614.0831 or by email: [email protected].
