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Marriage is hard, but you are not alone. Working on rescuing your marriage in times of crisis takes time, and intentionality as you place God in the middle of it all.
Below you'll find information and resources that can help you through the hard times.Get Help -
By the time you feel your marriage is in trouble, your habits and reactions are engrained. Changing them may take help from others. Below you'll find some options of people or organizations that can help you and your spouse.
- Covenant of Love Mentor Couples - Trained Covenant of Love marriage mentor couples are available throughout the Archdiocese to help married couples achieve relationship goals with support, information, and guidance. For more information, visit: www.DBQArch.org/marriage-mentors.
- Catholic Charities Counseling – Individual, couple, and family counseling is available. Services are provided regardless of religion, race, or financial status. Fees are based on a sliding scale; no one is turned away because of inability to pay. For more information, click here or call 319-364-7121.
Change Your Behaviors -
You can't change your spouse, you can only change yourself. Here are some ideas of what you can work on for yourself: 7 Ways to Improve Your Marriage
Here are lots of Christian marriage resources available for you to read and listen to.
Be Intentional of Your Time Together -
The best marriages make it a priority to spend dedicated time together daily. Having a daily check-in ensures you're feeling connected. Read up on the one daily talk that will benefit your marriage.
Successful marriages spend time at a minimum, having a date once a month.
Here are some ideas of dates you can have with your spouse:
Communicate Better -
Most of us communicate badly. We listen, but in reality, we're listening while thinking of what to say in response. Real listening takes practice. One great tool for listening is using "Reflective Listening." Here's a video to show you how it works.
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Alpha Marriage Course Online -
We invite all engaged and/or married couples to join us for the next "Marriage Course".
A series of seven sessions designed to help couples invest in their relationship. We will gather virtually but you can consider this a "date night" because the format will be snacks and drinks in your home, with a video and time to privately discuss the concepts from the session video. Each session features leading experts, teaching content, and stories from around the globe.
Topics include: The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness, Intimacy and The Impact of Family.
Married and Engaged Couples are Welcome!
Get the kids to bed and join us via Zoom on Monday Nights
Jan 18, 2021- March 1, 2021 from 8:30pm-10:00pm.
THE CURRENT SESSION IS FULL, BUT WE WILL BE OFFERING ANOTHER SESSION THIS SPRING 2021! STAY TUNED! -
How to Apply For an Annulment:
An annulment is granted by a Church tribunal (i.e. court) when, after much investigation, a marriage that was thought to be valid according to Church law is found to have fallen short of at least one essential requirement for a valid, binding marriage. An annulment does not invalidate a marriage, but declares that the marriage was not valid in the first place. An annulment is necessary for someone who was previously married and whose previous spouse is still living to be free to marry in the Catholic Church. To learn more about annulments, please click here.
The process of pursuing an annulment begins with meeting with Father Gary, who will provide more information and walk you through the process. To inquire about applying for an annulment, please call the Parish Office at 319-393-3778.