Opportunities are available in the Archdiocese for married couple enrichment and healing of all ages. The most notable experiences and ministries are Marriage Encounter, Natural Family Planning and Retrouvaille. Various education options and couple retreats also exist at the parish level.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter offers a weekend experience (both English and Spanish), designed to give married couples the opportunity to learn a technique of loving communication that they can use for the rest of their lives. It's a chance to look deeply into their relationship with each other and with God. For more information please contact Ron & Judy Richter at 830-281-5253 or visit www.mesanantonio.org.

El fin de semana de Encuentro Matrimonial es una experiencia positiva y personal que ofrece a las parejas casadas una oportunidad para aprender una técnica de comunicación que pueden usar por el resto de sus vidas. Para mayor información, llame: Alex and Janie Camacho (210) 490-4488.

Retrouvaille (Re-tro-vi) is a program designed to help heal and renew hurting marriages. It is for couples who are frustrated, hurt, or angry with their partner; experiencing coldness or conflict; and perhaps are separated/divorced and trying to reconcile with one another. Retrouvaille of San Antonio schedules programs locally. Contact Richard and Cindy Kazala at 210-495- 7042 for further information.

Natural Family Planning (NFP) helps couples begin to recognize, understand, and appreciate their combined fertility as part of God's design for marriage and family. Instruction in NFP is available to all married couples and engaged couples. For more information, or to register for classes, please contact the Natural Family Planning Office, via or by phone at (210) 734-1650.