Days for Couples 2008

A 4-part series on the theme “Enriching Our Faith”, including topics relating to marriage relationship, family life, and community.

Each day will consist of a talk, group discussion, witnessing/sharing, and children's program, and will be concluded by a Holy Mass.

Day 1: Sunday, 30 March 2008 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

“Enriching our marriage relationship through faith”

The day will focus on how faith enhances marriage life. Participants will discover ways and practices observed by other Christian couples who have been successful in enriching their marriage despite difficulties encountered. Participants will be able to identify new and appropriate ways of improving their marriage relationship following a husband-wife discussion.

Day 2: Sunday, 29 June 2008 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

“Enriching our family life through faith”

The day will involve a talk and discussions on ways of transmitting faith within the family, particularly to the children. Participants will be able to draw from the experiences of other couples and identify appropriate ways to help themselves and their children to see the importance of practicing their faith as a means to enrich family life.

Day 3: Sunday, 31 August 2008 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

“Enriching our family faith through community”

How do we practice and develop our family faith through involvement with a community? Discussions for the day will focus on how a community can play an important part in our spiritual growth. Participants will be able to identify different practices and interactions within communities that develop family faith.

Day 4: Sunday, 9 November 2008 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

“Our faith – an enrichment for the world”

How do we share our gift of faith to others? How does our faith influence the world? The talk for this day will be on the apostolic dimension of our faith. Discussions will concentrate on the ways in which we are able to practice our faith and share it with others for the betterment of the world. Participants will look at ways and means of sharing their faith with others – a vital and necessary element of evangelization.

Days for Couples 2008

A 4-part series on the theme “Enriching Our Faith”, including topics relating to marriage relationship, family life, and community.

Each day will consist of a talk, group discussion, witnessing/sharing, and children's program, and will be concluded by a Holy Mass.

Venue:

Mt. Schoenstatt Conference & Retreat Centre

230 Fairlight Road , Mulgoa 2745

Enquiries and booking:

Tel. No. (02) 4773 8338

Fee:

$30 per family;

Coffee and tea provided (BYO lunch)