Family Life 
The Family Life Ministries of the Archdiocese of Anchorage as the independent ministries of Catholic Engaged Encounter, Worldwide Marriage Encounter, Retrouvaille, Cursillo, ACTS Retreats in partnership with the Office of Evangelization and Worship and with the help of the grace of God, join our talents and individual gifts for the betterment of marriages, families, individuals, and the Church as Disciples in Mission impelled by the Gospel to love one another, heal the broken-hearted, make the world a better place, and provide an environment for growth in holiness over a lifetime.
Download the Family Life Marriage Brochure
(PDF file)
To explain Cursillo to someone who has never experienced Cursillo is at best, difficult. Often, for those who have experienced Cursillo it is still somewhat mystifying. Not because the Cursillo Movement is a "secret" organization, but because the mystery is God. No one can fully explain how God touches each person in God’s unique way. For more Information contact: Ms. Penny Greene.
is a three day and three night Catholic lay retreat presented by fellow parishioners. Retreats for men and retreats for women are given separately. Talks and activities during the retreat focus on Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service. For more information email or call: Ana Martinez at 223-7352.
provides marriage preparation primarily for couples who are planning to marry in the Catholic Church. However, couples who are not Catholic are also welcome to attend one of our weekends. Weekend date: October 10-12, 2008. For information contact John and Jane Erkmann.
Download the Engaged Encounter application
(68 K PDF file)
Worldwide Marriage Encounter’s Mission of renewal in the church and change in the world is to assist couples and priests to live fully intimate and responsible relationships by providing them with a Catholic “experience” and ongoing community support for such a lifestyle. Weekend dates: October 24-26, 2008 and May 1-3, 2009. For local information email James & Shaharriet Houchins, phone (907) 644-8677 or (907) 230-5589
Download the Marriage Encounter application
(140 K PDF file)
Retrouvaille is a lifeline for struggling married couples. This is a seven-week program beginning with the weekend and six follow up sessions. During the weekend, a series of in-depth presentations are given to you and other couples like yourselves. After each presentation, you will have a chance to reflect on it by yourself, then discuss it with your spouse in complete privacy. The weekend is not a spiritual retreat, not a sensitivity group, not a seminar, nor is it a social gathering. You will, however be encouraged, to put the past behind you and start 'rediscovering' one another again. All names are kept in strictest confidence. Weekend dates: TBD Call 1-800-470-2230 or contact Tim and Julie Ebben.
Natural Family Planning
Natural Family Planning programs emphasize communication and commitment among couples, qualities necessary also for healthy relationships. The practice of Natural Family Planning fosters the same character strengths necessary for marital fidelity and long-lasting marriage.
