FIRST TUESDAY

  First Tuesday is a support and enrichment program for married couples.  Each meeting includes discussion of a specific topic and an open-forum in which participants may raise issues or questions of special concern.  Couples may attend regularly each month, or occasionally as they feel the need for encouragement and support.  Contact the Adult Formation office (DBQ208s3@dbqarch.org>).
Meets the first Tuesday of each month (except July and August) 
7:00-8:30pm in the Chapel Wing at Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo.
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MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

   Worldwide Marriage Encounter is an enrichment program for married couples.  Witness talks by married couples, private discussion and personal prayer help couples improve communication, understanding and appreciation for each other.  The weekend begins Friday evening and ends Sunday afternoon.  Contact the Family Life Office (dbqcfl@dbqarch.org>).

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MARRIAGE RETORNO

   Marriage Retorno is a weekend renewal experience for married couples who want to strengthen the spiritual aspects of their relationship.  The emphasis is on helping couples learn to share their faith and prayer by reflecting, writing and talking with each other.  The weekend begins Saturday morning and ends Sunday afternoon.  Contact the Family Life Office (800-876-3546 or <DBQCFL  @dbqarch.org>).
 

M.A.T.T. REMARRIAGE PROGRAM

   Marrying and Trusting Together is a preparation program for couples entering a second marriage.  This one-day program, conducted by remarried couples, concentrates on issues which are unique to couples living in a second marriage, including effective communication, learning to trust, family blending, and potential problems.  Contact the Archdiocesan Family Life Office (800-876-3546 or bqarch.org>).
September 17, 2011 at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar Falls.
November 5, 2011 at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar Falls.
February 11, 2012 at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar Falls.
May 12, 2012 at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar Falls.
September 15, 2012 at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar Falls.
November 5, 2012 at American Martyrs Retreat House, Cedar Falls.

RETROUVAILLE

   Retrouvaille is a program for couples living in troubled marriages and for couples who are separated or divorced.  The emphasis is on helping couples restore communication, forgiveness and trust.  (There are no group discussions or group dynamics.)  The program consists of a weekend program and six follow-up meetings.  

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