Premarital Couples Retreat – December 13, 2009

The Diocese joyfully announces its annual Pre-Marital Couples Retreat from Friday, December 11 to Sunday, December 13 at the Coptic Village in Big Bear Lake.

This retreat is intended for Christian couples seeking enrichment before their marriage and comprised of a series of lectures, discussions, and workshops led by the Hegumen Father Gawargious Kolta. Topics include:

1. The Christian Concept of Marriage
2. The Engagement Period
3. Premarital Questionnaire
4. Eight Important Factors in a Strong Marriage
   1. Necessity of a Strong Spiritual Life
   2. Understanding Your Partner
   3. Communication
   4. Other relationships
   5. Managing finances
   6. Roles
   7. Purity
   8. Intimacy

The registration deadline is December 1, 2009. Download the attached PDF flyer for more information.