Diocese of Covington - Religious Education at 402 E. 21st St., Covington, KY 41015 US - Programs for Engaged Couples

Congratulations! Because the Catholic Church and your diocesan community wants couples to form strong, lasting marriages, all engaged couples wishing to marry in the Diocese of Covington are expected to:

1. Contact the parish priest at least nine to twelve months before your wedding to set an initial appointment and to start your marriage preparations.
2. Attend one of the three listed marriage preparation programs three to six months prior to your wedding. Since marriage preparation programs often fill quickly, it is wise to register two to three months before the program date.  See course and registration information below. 
3. Attend a certified Natural Family Planning course. It is preferable to attend this course after attending your marriage preparation program, if possible.  NFP courses require a three month commitment and fill quickly, so register early. See course and registration information below. 
4. There are certain situations in which the Church believes engaged couples could benefit from more intensive preparation. These include pre-marital pregnancy and extreme youth (one or both partners age 19 or under). In such cases contact your pastor or Catholic Charities (859-581-8974) for individualized pre-marital counseling.

   You can download a brochure listing these programs.

    

   

   ENGAGED ENCOUNTER

   This unique weekend (one overnight) is designed to explore all aspects of marriage: self, couple, communication, family, and Church. A special feature of this program is the amount of time available for couples to reflect on the topics and discuss them privately with each other.

   Time: Sat. 8:00 a.m. - Sun. 3:00 p.m.
   Dates: Sept. 25, 26, 2010
              Nov. 13, 14, 2010
              Jan. 29, 30, 2011
              Mar. 5, 6, 2011
              Apr. 2, 3, 2011
              Apr. 30, May 1, 2011
              Sept. 24, 25, 2011
   Place: Moye Center, St. Anne Convent
   Cost: $185 per couple
   
   To register, go to the Engaged Encounter website. For more information contact Gerry & Lisa Merk, 512-4087.

    

   

   LIVING MARRIAGE AS SACRAMENT

   This program is held on two consecutive Saturdays with large group presentation, private couple interaction, and small group discussion. The focus is on a couple’s relationship and the beauty and importance of the Sacrament of Matrimony.

   Time:   9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
   Dates and locations: Sept. 18 & 25, 2010, Mary Queen of Heaven Parish
                                  January 22 & 29, 2011, St. Timothy Parish
                                  March 19 & 26, 2011, St. Timothy Parish
                                  August 13 & 20, 2011, St. Timothy Parish
                                  October 22 & 29, 2011, St. Timothy Parish
   Cost: $80 per couple
   
   To register, print and mail a registration form.  (Payment and mailing instructions are found on the form.)  Questions?  Email Eric & Lauri Nienaber or call 859-363-7121. Confirmation will be emailed to you within 7-10 days.

    

   

   EVENINGS FOR THE ENGAGED

   A small group of engaged couples meet in the home of a marriage ministry couple one evening per week for five weeks. This combines sharing by the lead couple with small group discussions. You must be able to make all five sessions. Please call to check availability.

   Time: Usually 7:30pm – 9:30pm
   Dates: Jan/Feb, Apr/May, Jul/Aug, Sept/Oct
   Cost: $50 per couple
   Contact: Email George & Terri Brass, or call, 331-4115.

    

   

   NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING

   Natural Family Planning courses consist of three classes spaced one month apart.  The date given for each course below indicates the first class.  The listed schedule is subject to change as new courses are sometimes added.  For an up-to-date schedule and to register for a course, visit www.ccli.org or call Couple to Couple League at (513) 471-2000.  The cost is $135 per couple.
   
   2010
   September 11, Saturday, St. Timothy Church, Union, KY
   2:00 p.m., Bill & Jessica Purtell
   
   October 19, Tuesday, Mother of God Church, Covington, KY
   6:30 p.m., Jim & Joan Noll
   
   November 14, Sunday, St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood
   6:30 p.m., Mike & Karen Manhart

   NOTE: If you are divorced or widowed, discuss with your priest/deacon what preparation program would be best for you.
   Scholarships, based on need, are available for all programs.  A letter of request and/or a financial aid application may be required. 

    

   

   DIRECTIONS

   St. Anne Convent – Engaged Encounter
   
   Take I-275 East in N. KY. to the Alexandria Exit (US 27 South/I-471 South.) Drive south on US 27 to Rt. 1998. Turn left on Rt. 1998. Turn right on Rt. 8. Turn right into St. Anne Convent. At the end of a long, tree-lined drive, Moye Center is the second building on the right. St. Anne Convent, 1000 St. Anne Dr., Melbourne, KY 41059, 859-441-0700

   Mary Queen of Heaven Parish – LMAS
   
   I-75 to Erlanger Exit (184). West on Donaldson Rd. Mary Queen is on the right. Mary Queen of Heaven Parish, 1150 Donaldson Rd., Erlanger, KY 859-525-6909

   St. Timothy Parish – LMAS
   
   I-75 to Florence/Union Exit (180). South on US 42 approx. 1 mile. St. Timothy is on the left. St. Timothy Parish, 10272 Hwy. 42, Union, KY 41091-0120  859-384-1100