Marriage Support Right Were It's Needed: In Your Parish
Introducing Six Weeks to Us Marriage Master Class Series
Diocese and parish partners can offer to host the Six Week to Us Master Class in a live webinar format over six Sunday afternoons in a parish hall or conference room. Offered several times per year in both English and Spanish. You simply need a volunteer couple willing to assist with set up.
Six transformative Sunday two-hour sessions.
That build progressively to renew a marriage.
Week 1: Opening Your Hearts
Begin your journey together as we set the foundation for transformation. Discover how
emotions drive our relationships and take the first courageous steps toward self-
awareness and vulnerability with your spouse.
Week 2: Understanding Your Story
Explore how your past shapes your present relationship. Gain insights into how modern
culture impacts marriage expectations and discover a more fulfilling vision of
partnership than what society often presents.
Week 3: The Language of Connection
Master the art of truly hearing each other beyond just words. Learn a revolutionary
communication technique that breaks through barriers and creates genuine
understanding where conflict once lived.
Week 4: Embracing Growth Together
Discover how challenges can actually strengthen your bond when approached with the
right mindset. Explore the sacred dimensions of your commitment and begin rebuilding
the trust that may have eroded over time.
Week 5: Reconnection Practice Points
Experience the freedom that comes through forgiveness and learn practical steps to
heal past hurts. Reconnect with the deep bond of trust that originally united you and
rediscover your shared purpose as a couple.
Week 6: Moving Forward Together
Realize that you're part of something larger than yourselves. Learn how ongoing
communication sustains intimacy, and craft a vision for your future that keeps you
growing together rather than apart.
Six Weeks to Us 2026 Schedule
(3) English and (2) Spanish Programs
Six Weeks to Us — 2026 (Five Programs Scheduled · Six Sundays Each)
1) ENGLISH — Late Winter
Dates: Feb 15, Feb 22, Mar 1, Mar 8, Mar 15, Mar 22
Why it works: After Super Bowl (Feb 8); before Easter (Apr 5).
2) SPANISH — Post-Easter Season
Dates: Apr 12, Apr 19, Apr 26, May 3, May 10 — GAP (Mother’s Day), May 17, May 24
Why it works: Starts the Sunday after Easter (Apr 5) and uses one gap week for Mother’s Day.
3) ENGLISH — Summer
Dates: Jul 12, Jul 19, Jul 26, Aug 2, Aug 9, Aug 16
Why it works: After Independence Day weekend (Jul 5) and ends well before Labor Day.
4) SPANISH — Late Summer / Early Fall
Dates: Aug 30, Sep 6 — GAP (Labor Day weekend), Sep 13, Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 4, Oct 11
Why it works: Exactly one gap week for Labor Day.
5) ENGLISH — Fall/Pre-Holiday
Dates: Oct 18, Oct 25, Nov 1, Nov 8, Nov 15, Nov 22
Why it works: Finishes before Thanksgiving weekend (Nov 29) and clear of Christmas season.
The Parish Impact: Building Community and Leaders
Supporting Couples, Supporting Community
Supporting Couples, Supporting Community
Supporting Couples, Supporting Community
Six Weeks to Us balances privacy with community:
- Couples watch presentations together and receive dialogue guides
- Personal work happens privately at home
- Community bonds through shared experience without forced public sharing
- Safety and support without sharing of personal circumstances
Creating Marriage Champions
Supporting Couples, Supporting Community
Supporting Couples, Supporting Community
Couples who complete Six Weeks to Us often become the parish's strongest marriage advocates:
- They encourage other couples to attend
- They volunteer with logistics and hospitality
- They share testimonies, normalizing marriage support
- They form ongoing couple support groups
- They suggest Rediscovery Retrouvaille when intensive help is needed
An "On-Ramp" to Rediscovery Retrouvaille
Supporting Couples, Supporting Community
Six Weeks to Us identifies couples who need more intensive help. While most participants find the program sufficient, some discover their issues run deeper. Because they're already engaged in marriage support and connected to a supportive community, the transition to Rediscovery Retrouvaille feels natural, not shameful.
Without Six Weeks to Us, these couples might never seek help until it's almost too late.
Forming Couple Support Groups
One of the most powerful outcomes is the creation of ongoing couple support groups:
- Ongoing accountability: Monthly check-ins help couples maintain communication skills
- Early warning system: Friends notice distress and suggest help before crisis hits
- Crisis response network: Connected couples provide meals, childcare, prayer during emergencies
- Visible witness: Strong support groups show that "marriage matters here"
Strengthening Parish Vitality
Benefits of Parish-Based Couple Support Groups:
Strong marriages create strong families. Strong families create vibrant parishes.When couples reconnect through Six Weeks to Us:
- Children witness marriages with healthy communication
- Families become more engaged in parish life
- Parents model covenant love for the next generation
- The entire parish culture shifts toward relational community
Benefits of Parish-Based Couple Support Groups:
Benefits of Parish-Based Couple Support Groups:
- Multigenerational mentoring: Older couples support younger ones; younger couples energize seasoned marriages
- Parish leadership development: Support groups produce ministry leaders, engaged parishioners, and volunteers
- Evangelization: Transformed relationships draw friends and neighbors to the Church
Six Weeks to Us Marriage Master Class
Proactive Marriage Support
Prevention is better than crisis intervention.
While Rediscovery Retrouvaille provides essential marriage help for couples in serious crisis, Six Weeks to Us offers the proactive marriage support that prevents many couples from ever reaching that breaking point. This is the ministry your parishes need to create a comprehensive culture of marriage care—addressing disconnection before it becomes devastation.
Across your parishes, couples in the disillusionment and frustration stage of marriage are struggling silently. They're not in crisis—yet. They've lost the "us." They describe themselves as "married but living like roommates." They've stopped really talking, stopped truly connecting, stopped prioritizing their relationship.
These couples won't seek intensive marriage help because they don't think they need it. But they do need support. And Six Weeks to Us provides exactly that.
Building Marriage Forward Churches
Every church or diocese needs a multi-level approach to marriage ministry:
Level 1: Marriage preparation and enrichment
Level 2: Early support for couples experiencing disconnection (This is Six Weeks to Us)
Level 3: Intensive intervention for crisis (Rediscovery Retrouvaille)
Many dioceses have Level 1 and a few have 3 covered, but Level 2—the critical middle ground where most couples live—is often completely absent. Six Weeks to Us fills that gap, providing the marriage support that keeps couples from sliding from frustration into crisis.
The Statistics Demand Action
- Over 60% of divorces are attributed to poor communication
- Most couples describe themselves as "married but living like roommates"
- Power struggles, stress, lack of intimacy, and work-life imbalance are top reasons for disconnection
- Most couples wait 6 years after problems start before seeking help
Six Weeks to Us helps couples act before reaching the breaking point.
Building Marriage-Forward Parishes
When parishes regularly offer Six Weeks to Us:
- It sends a clear message: Marriage matters here. We support couples through all seasons.
- It attracts younger couples and families: Millennials and Gen Z are looking for practical support and authentic community.
- It creates visible witnesses: Couples who complete the program become marriage champions—living testimonies that struggling marriages can reconnect.
- It strengthens evangelization: Transformed marriages draw others to Christ and His Church.
- It fosters multigenerational support: Older couples mentor younger ones; younger couples bring fresh energy. This intergenerational exchange strengthens the entire parish.
What Makes Six Weeks to Us Uniquely Effective?
A Proven Communication Process
Six Weeks to Us teaches couples practical, effective communication skills that transform relationships. Over six weeks, couples learn:
- How to truly listen instead of waiting to respond
- How to express needs without blame or defensiveness
- How to dialogue about difficult topics without escalating
- How to rebuild emotional intimacy through intentional conversation
- How to work as a team instead of adversaries
This isn't theory—it's practical skills couples practice and use for life.
Created by Couples, For Couples
Like Rediscovery Retrouvaille, Six Weeks to Us is led by peer couples who have walked through disconnection and found their way back. The live webinar presenters are engaging, relatable, and credible witnesses. When couples see presenters who've survived what they're experiencing, hope becomes tangible.
Sunday Afternoons (2 Hours): Fits most Mass schedules
Six Weeks Duration: Allows deeper reflection and practice over time
Parish-Based: No travel to distant retreat centers
Affordable: Significantly less expensive than overnight retreats or counseling
Virtual Webinar: Peer presenters via live webinar, community experience in parish hall
Childcare Available: Many parishes provide childcare, removing barriers for young families
Offered regularly: 4 times per year in English, 3 times per year in Spanish
Implementation: Simple and Sustainable:
Parish Requirements (Minimal Investment)
Physical Space: Parish hall or meeting room
Technology: Internet access, screen/projector, computer, speakers
Format: Live webinar with local hospitality
That's it. No need for local expert presenters, no facilitator training or workbook—just provide a welcoming space and committed volunteers to get it set up.
What Parishes Provide:
- Space setup (30 minutes before/after)
- Hospitality during 2-hour sessions
- Optional childcare (significantly increases participation among young families)
- Promotion through bulletins, announcements, social media
Schedule That Works - Sunday afternoon (2 hours): 1:30-3:30 PM Eastern Time
- Allows couples to attend Mass and the program
- Doesn't conflict with work schedules
- Accessible for families with childcare
Regular offerings: Multiple times per year ensures couples don't wait long for support
A Comprehensive Marriage Strategy
The most effective diocesan approach integrates both programs:
Six Weeks to Us: For couples experiencing normal disconnection and communication challenges
Rediscovery Retrouvaille: For couples in serious crisis or considering divorce
Together, they create a complete continuum of care:
- Prevention through early support
- Identification of couples needing intensive help
- Natural pathway from support to intervention
- Sustained community through couple support groups
- Comprehensive witness that marriage matters at every stage
This comprehensive approach ensures couples at every stage receive the support they need.
The Cost of Doing Nothing
Consider what is lost when parishes don't provide proactive marriage support:
- Couples suffer silently for years before seeking help
- Disconnection escalates into crisis that could have been prevented
- Families drift from the Church after divorce
- Young couples don't see the parish as relevant to their real struggles
- The witness of sacramental marriage is weakened
The question is not whether your parishes can afford to offer Six Weeks to Us. The question is whether you can afford not to.
A Call to Action for Parish and Diocesan Leaders
In every parish, couples are silently struggling. They need practical tools. They need supportive community. They need to know the Church walks with them not just on their wedding day, but through all the seasons that follow.
Six Weeks to Us provides what these couples need:
- Accessible support (Sunday afternoons, affordable, childcare)
- Practical communication skills that work
- Community connection that lasts beyond six weeks
- Early intervention before crisis develops
- Natural pathway to intensive help when needed
And it requires minimal parish investment: A room. Internet. A screen. A commitment to prioritize marriage.
By offering Six Weeks to Us, your parishes send a clear message: Marriage matters. Families matter. And the Church provides real support for the real challenges of married life.
Six Weeks to Us is more than a marriage support program. It is the Church proactively strengthening the domestic church. It is parishes becoming communities where marriage is actively supported through every season. It is the Gospel made practical for couples navigating real life.
For information on hosting Six Weeks to Us, visit www.SixWeeksToUs.org or call 1-866-213-0909.
"Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing." — 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NRSV-CE)
Every diocese needs comprehensive marriage support. Six Weeks to Us provides the essential preventative care that complements Rediscovery Retrouvaille—creating a complete continuum of marriage ministry from early support through crisis intervention.
Together, they transform dioceses into communities where marriage is protected, supported, and celebrated at every stage.
The Diocesan/Church Impact: Beyond Individual Marriages
When parishes throughout your diocese offer Six Weeks to Us, you are:
1. Fulfilling Pastoral Mission
Providing essential marriage support for the domestic church
2. Preventing Spiritual Casualties
Catching disconnection before it becomes divorce; keeping families engaged in the Church
3. Supporting Priests' Ministry
Offering peer-led marriage support that complements sacramental ministry without adding to pastoral burden
4. Building Culture of Hope
Creating parishes where support is normalized and couples seek help early
5. Developing Parish Leaders
Training couples who become ministry volunteers, mentors, and marriage champions
6. Evangelizing Through Witness
Demonstrating that the Church offers real help for real challenges
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How Can We Get Involved?
Interested in bringing Six Weeks to Us Marriage Master Class to your parish or diocese? Have a question or a suggestion? We're always here to help. Contact us today and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. Call 1-866-213-0909 to learn more about becoming a church/parish partner.
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WEEK 1: Rediscover Your Spark
REMEMBER WHEN YOU COULDN'T WAIT TO BE TOGETHER?
The conversations that lasted for hours. The laughter. The connection. That spark is still there—sometimes it just needs rekindling.
Six Weeks to Us helps couples rediscover the "us" that brought you together. Over six Sunday afternoons (1:30-3:30 PM), learn practi
WEEK 1: Rediscover Your Spark
REMEMBER WHEN YOU COULDN'T WAIT TO BE TOGETHER?
The conversations that lasted for hours. The laughter. The connection. That spark is still there—sometimes it just needs rekindling.
Six Weeks to Us helps couples rediscover the "us" that brought you together. Over six Sunday afternoons (1:30-3:30 PM), learn practical communication skills that rebuild emotional intimacy and deepen your connection.
Starting [DATE] | Parish Hall | Childcare Provided
This isn't therapy or counseling—it's peer-led support from couples who've rekindled their own spark and want to help you find yours.
Register: www.SixWeeksToUs.org | 1-866-213-0909
"Every marriage benefits from better communication. Come strengthen yours."
WEEK 2: From Good to Great
YOUR MARRIAGE IS GOOD. WHAT IF IT COULD BE EVEN BETTER?
You love each other. You're committed. But somewhere between work, kids, and daily life, the deep conversations got replaced with logistics. The connection feels... different.
What if you could deepen that connection? Learn to truly listen again? Express your heart without hesitation? Turn everyday conversations into moments of real intimacy?
Six Weeks to Us teaches proven communication skills that transform good marriages into great ones—not through theory, but through practice. In just six Sunday afternoons, couples learn tools they'll treasure for life.
Next Session: Starts [DATE] | 1:30-3:30 PM | Parish Hall
Affordable. Accessible. Childcare available.
Invest in your marriage now—not because something's wrong, but because your love deserves to grow stronger.
Register: www.SixWeeksToUs.org | 1-866-213-0909
"We support couples through all seasons. Grow stronger together."
WEEK 3: Invest in What Matters Most
YOU INVEST IN YOUR HEALTH. YOUR HOME. YOUR CAREER.
What about investing in your most important relationship?
The strongest marriages aren't built on luck—they're built on intentional care and practical skills. Communication that goes deeper. Listening that heals. Connection that grows stronger with time.
Six Weeks to Us gives couples practical tools to nurture and strengthen their marriage—building today for an even better tomorrow.
Six Sunday Afternoons | Starts [DATE] | 1:30-3:30 PM
Learn to truly listen. Express needs with clarity and love. Work as partners building a life together.
This is proactive care for your marriage. An investment in your family's joy. A celebration of the promise you made.
Register: www.SixWeeksToUs.org | 1-866-213-0909
Scholarships available—every couple is welcome.
"Strong marriages create strong families. Strong families create vibrant parishes."
WEEK 4: You're Among Friends
MARRIAGE IS BETTER WHEN YOU DON'T GO IT ALONE.
Imagine spending six Sunday afternoons with other couples who understand the joys and challenges of married life. Who celebrate growth. Who support each other. Who remind you that every marriage benefits from intentional investment.
Six Weeks to Us connects you with a community of couples committed to strengthening their marriages. In a safe, encouraging environment, you'll learn communication skills that work—taught by couples who've experienced the transformation themselves.
Starting [DATE] | Six Sunday Afternoons | 1:30-3:30 PM | Parish Hall
You'll watch presentations together, receive dialogue guides, and do your personal work privately at home. Community without pressure. Support with joy. Growth with encouragement.
Many couples who complete this program form lasting friendships and ongoing support groups. Build your marriage while building friendships that last.
Register: www.SixWeeksToUs.org | 1-866-213-0909
"Marriage matters here. We walk with you through all seasons."
WEEK 5: The Best Time to Grow is Now
WHY WAIT FOR A CRISIS TO INVEST IN YOUR MARRIAGE?
The best time to strengthen your relationship is when things are good—not when they're falling apart. The best time to learn communication skills is before you desperately need them. The best time to reconnect is now.
Six Weeks to Us is designed for couples who want to grow stronger together. Whether you've been married 5 years or 35, whether you're doing great or just okay—there's always room to deepen your connection and enhance your communication.
This is your opportunity to be proactive. To learn skills that help your marriage flourish. To reconnect in meaningful ways. To invest in your future together.
Starts [DATE] | Six Sunday Afternoons | 1:30-3:30 PM
Practical communication tools. Peer-led support. Affordable. Childcare available.
Why wait? Start building an even stronger marriage today.
www.SixWeeksToUs.org | 1-866-213-0909
"Growing together. Stronger together. We're here to help."
WEEK 6: Imagine the Possibilities
IMAGINE SIX WEEKS FROM NOW:
You've learned to truly listen—hearing not just words, but hearts. You can discuss anything without fear because you've built trust through better communication. You express love clearly, consistently, beautifully. You're working as a unified team. You've deepened emotional intimacy through intentional conversation.
You've fallen in love with "us" all over again.
This isn't just a dream. This is what happens when couples invest six Sunday afternoons in learning proven communication skills that transform marriages.
Six Weeks to Us has helped thousands of couples move from good to great. From connected to deeply connected. From love to deeper love.
Your marriage is worth six afternoons. Your family deserves this gift. Your future together is worth celebrating.
FINAL WEEK TO REGISTER for session starting [DATE]
Sunday Afternoons | 1:30-3:30 PM | Parish Hall | Childcare Provided
Peer-led by couples who understand because they've experienced the transformation. Affordable. Accessible. Life-enriching.
Start your journey to an even stronger marriage today.
www.SixWeeksToUs.org | 1-866-213-0909
"Transformed marriages inspire others. Start your transformation today."
BONUS WEEK 7: Real Stories, Real Results
"WE FOUND OUR SPARK AGAIN."
"We'd been married 12 years and were in a good place—but we knew we could be even better. Six Weeks to Us taught us how to truly communicate, not just exchange information. We learned to listen with our hearts and express what we needed with love. Six weeks later, we're not just good—we're thriving. We're laughing more. We're dreaming together again. We found our spark." — Mark & Jennifer, married 12 years
"I DIDN'T KNOW OUR MARRIAGE COULD BE THIS GOOD."
"We thought we were fine—busy with three kids and demanding jobs, but fine. Six Weeks to Us showed us we could be better than fine. We learned to prioritize 'us' and communicate in ways that brought us closer. Now we have weekly date nights, our kids see us connecting and laughing, and our whole family feels the difference. Our marriage is better than it's ever been." — David & Maria, married 16 years
YOUR SUCCESS STORY COULD BE NEXT.
Thousands of couples have deepened their connection through Six Weeks to Us. Good marriages have become great. Strong couples have become even stronger.
Next session starts [DATE] | Six Sunday Afternoons | 1:30-3:30 PM
Register: www.SixWeeksToUs.org | 1-866-213-0909
"What if six weeks from now, your marriage was the strongest it's ever been?"