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Discovery Weekend

The Discovery Weekend marriage preparation program covers the same topics as PreCana in a smaller setting and over two days with a one night stay at a retreat house. The longer time allows you to delve into topics more deeply with more reflection time and engaged coupleinteraction with other engaged couples, ending with a special Mass. It is facilitated by a team of three married couples who share their experiences, conduct exercises, and facilitate discussions.

The Weekend begins on Saturday morning at 8:15 AM and ends at 3:30 PM Sunday afternoon. Please arrive by 7:30 AM to get settled.

Shared meals and social time with other engaged couples gives a unique experience of community. Meals, workbooks, handouts, overnight stay, and resources are covered by the $295 per couple fee. You also will receive a monthly enewsletter with articles and information for couples in their first year of marriage. Reservations should be made as soon as possible to guarantee the weekend of your choice. You may get your money back if you have to cancel the reservation, as long as you do it fifteen days before the Weekend. If a reservation is canceled less than fourteen days before the Weekend, you will get the money back less a $150 cancellation fee. You will receive a confirmation email when you make your reservation. The entire fee is due before you attend the weekend.

The Discovery Weekend program is governed by a voluntary board of couples who train, schedule, and provide ongoing formation. Register here. Attendance at a Discovery Weekend will fulfill the Catholic marriage preparation requirement in the Archdiocese of Chicago.

What others have to say about Discovery Weekend from their evaluations:

"This has been a great weekend! It is a wonderful program that I will recommend to other couples. The questions, reflections, couple discussions and especially presentations by leadership couples have been more than excellent. We learned more about each other and about ourselves."

"We also really benefited from the group discussions with the other couples in the group. We found it very interesting, fun and helpful." Read more

Locations

Marytown Retreat Center
1600 West Park Avenue
Libertyville, Illinois 60048

Cabrini Retreat Center
9430 Golf Road
Des Plaines, Illinois 60016

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