Sunday, January 31, 2021
Welcome to the Virtual Three to Get Married Weekend!
(Please log in 10-15 minutes early to make sure technology is working.)
Schedule for the Weekend
(Please Note: Times are Eastern Standard Time.)
Sunday: A Day of Reflection |
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9:00-9:45 AM | Talk 11: Marriage: In the Beginning... |
9:45-10:15 |
Discuss Questionnaire |
10:15-11:15 |
Talk 12: The True Meaning of Love |
11:15-11:45 | Discuss Questionnaire |
11:45-12:30 | Talk 13: Marriage and The Eucharist |
Lunch Break~ 12:30-1:30 |
Lunch Break and Discuss Questionnaire |
1:30-2:05 | Talk 14: The Sacramentality of Marriage |
2:05-2:30 | Discuss Questionnaire |
2:30-3:00 | Talk 15: Parish Engagement Talk |
Wrap-Up and Farewell | |
If you are interested in going to Confession at the Retreat Center see below for more information. |
Here is the ZOOM Link for Sunday:
- Zoom Meeting ID: 875 9743 8410
- password: 3TGM31
- Sunday's Link
Pre-Retreat Technical Orientation Video -------------->
In the side bar of this page you will find the Pre-Retreat Technical Orientation Video. Please plan to watch this short video to introduce youself to the Zoom platform prior to the beginning of the retreat.
If you DO NOT already have ZOOM on your computer...
You will need to download it to attend the retreat remotely. Please follow the link below to download Zoom Client for Meetings. This version is completely free.
Troubleshooting ZOOM on various devices.
Here are links to some other videos to help troubleshoot problems and questions related to different devices.
- "How to Join Zoom Video Conference Using Your Phone" Click here
- "Using Zoom on Your iPhone or iPad" Click here
Should you have any questions or issues with the Zoom process or links
please contact the Tech Manager via phone call or text. See the side bar to the right for contact information.
A critical aspect of our program is the time you will spend in conversation with your fiancé talking about the different topics that we will present to you and sharing with each other your responses to the questionnaires that we have provided above.
We realize that everyone is in a different situation during this time of isolation and lockdown. If you are both able to attend from the same location, then you will be able to have these conversations face to face.
But, if you and your fiancé are isolated in separate locations during this time, it’s important to find the ability to talk to each other during the questionnaire times. We are sure you have a preferred platform for communicating with each other. Please make sure that you have open lines of communication to make the most of this time.
These conversations are the building blocks for your marriage. Please be open and honest with each other.
Tips for finding quiet:
- Create a spot in your home where you can be away from any other activity. Here are some ideas for Creating a Prayer Corner in your home.
- Discuss with other family members or roomates your desire to spend this quiet time.
- Plan your mealtimes to allow you to continue your reflection and discussion time. Make something ahead of time, or make the task of preparing the meal a prayer itself.
Technical preparations
- If you don't have ZOOM installed on your computer, download the app and try to familiarize yourself with the controls.
- Watch the Pre-Retreat Technical Orientation Video.
See the section below "Celebrating Sunday Mass at Home!" for suggestions to help you prepare for Mass on Sunday.
Local Instructors:
find local providers of each method on the national websites.
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Sypmto-Thermal Method
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Couple to Couple League: www.ccli.org
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Local Instructors
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CCL of Northern Virginia: nfpvirginia.com
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Archdiocese of Washington NFP Office:
https://adw.org/living-the-faith/marriage-family/natural-family-planning -
UPCOMING WEBINAR: Natural Family Planning Introductory Class webinar
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Saturday June 27, 2020
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee of $20/couple, Materials are included
Please register at https://adwnfp101.eventbrite.com/
Call or email the Office for Family Life: 301-853-4546, [email protected]
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Billings Ovulation Method
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Billings Ovulation Method Association - USA: www.woomb.org
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Family of the Americas: www.familyplanning.net
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NaPro TechnologyTM
Local Christian Counseling Organizations
- Fountain of Life, LLC, Falls Church, VA
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Phone: 703-790-LIFE (5433)
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Website: fountainoflife.us
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IPS Counseling Center, Sterling, VA
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Phone: 703-418-2111
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Website: ipscenter.org
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Alpha Omega Clinic
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Phone: 301-767-1733
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Website: AOCCS.org
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Locations
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Bethesda, Maryland
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Ellicott City, Maryland
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Fairfax,Virginia
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- Vital Sources, Frederick, MD
Christian mental health professionals serving Frederick, Maryland and the surrounding communities.- Phone 301-620-8700
- Website: vitalsources.org
OUTSIDE THE LOCAL AREA
www.CatholicTherapists.com
A national referral base of qualified Catholic therapists.
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Schedule Confession
You are welcome to contact Fr. Peter to schedule confessionat a later date. Please contact Fr. Peter to schedule. Call or Text: (914) 844-3531
Confession is available and will be conducted in a manner which upholds the dignity of the sacrament, honors the social distancing commitments recommended by the Church and local authoritites, and is consistent with practices currently approved by the Archdiocese of Washington.
- You may request to meet with the priest indoors in the confessional or outdoors with proper social distancing.
- Masks must be worn at all times when visiting the Retreat Center.
- Confessions are available in English and Spanish.
We are located at: 7007 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817