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Marriage Enrichment
The Diocese is very aware of the demands placed on today's families and how
overwhelming life can be.The church has responded in creative and flexible ways in
providing workshops and programs to assist couples that are working hard to live
out the Sacrament of Matrimony. The Office of Family Ministry of the Diocese of
Jackson works with parishes to provide a variety of services that support and minister
to families, whether these families are traditional, single parent, blended or extended.
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Programs Currently Offered in our Diocese
· PREPARE & ENRICH – A marriage enrichment program helping couples reflect on how their marriage has grown and changed, celebrating their strengths, and seeking healing in their struggles. Contact your Pastor, Deacon, Pastoral Associate, or Lay Ecclesial Minister for more information.
· World Marriage Day - World Marriage Day is an annual Diocesan wide celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage celebrated by Bishop Joseph Kopacz typically in February. The celebration involves a Mass followed by a reception. This year we have two events: St Peter’s in Jackson and St. James in Tupelo.
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Looking for More Assistance?
· Marriage and Family Counseling – Catholic Charities provides therapy to individuals, couples and families including play therapy for younger children. These services are based on a sliding scale.
· Retrouvaille— The word Retrouvaille™ (pronounced re-tro-vi with a long i.) is a French word meaning rediscovery. The program offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. Thousands of couples headed for cold, unloving relationships or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage problems by attending the program. The Retrouvaille Program consists of a weekend experience combined with a series of 6-12 post-weekend sessions over 3 months. It provides the tools to help put your marriage in order again. The main emphasis of the program is on communication in marriage between husband and wife. It will give you the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine your lives together in a new and positive way.
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Contact Us
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Debbie Tubertinidebbie.tubertinijacksondiocese.orgCoordinator, Office of Family Ministry
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Fran Lavellefran.lavellejacksondiocese.orgDirector, Department of Faith Formation & Coordinator, Religious Education and Format
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