Living in

Love 

a new, mini-retreat workshop for married couples

designed to energize the romance and renew the excitement of being in love.

 Open to all married couples!

2010 Locations & Dates   

Church of Holy Apostles, McHenry – August 14-15

SS. Peter and Paul Parish, Cary - September 18-19

St. Andrew Parish, Rockfalls - October 23-24

St. Thomas More, Elgin - November 13-14

 

A Mission to Love… Couples who stay successfully and happily Married have made Marriage their Mission. They choose not to ‘settle down’ but instead, adopt a proactive approach to put the fun and delight into being a Man and a Woman in Love. This day and a half Retreat provides the Inspiration and Insight that will enable you to create the Lifestyle and Marriage you dream of. Clearly, there is a difference between loving and being "in Love.’

 

Living in Love offers liberating insight into how differently Men and Women prefer to achieve Intimacy and helps couples get in Touch with the

Resources that draw them to each other and fuel their Passion.

 

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For more information please contact the Office of Family Life 815-399-4300

  • This day and a half parish-based event provides the inspiration and insight that enables each couple to create the lifestyle and marriage they have always dreamed of.  Living in Love offers liberating insight into how differently men and women prefer to achieve intimacy and helps couples get in touch with the resources that draw them to each other and fuel their passion.  The atmosphere is full of fun, lively, and engaging; yet, the presentations are profoundly inspirational and compelling.  The impact of this simple day and a half retreat can be life changing.  The workshop consists of a series of lively presentations, followed by questions for reflection, private couple time, and a brief communal prayer.  There is no large group discussion or open sharing.
  • Saturday time schedule is 8:00AM -8:00PM and includes a lovely romantic candlelight dinner. Sunday 8 am - 3pm
  • The retreat workshop is user friendly.  It takes place right in our parish facilities so that couples can sleep at home and simplify child care.  “Living in Love” has special appeal to men who find it refreshingly positive, proactive, energizing, and affirming.
  • Cost: $55 per couple