Deacon Leo Cottenoir

Marriage Preparation

Deacon Leo coordinates the marriage preparation at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.  Couples wanting to have a sacramental marriage, should contact him to begin their marriage preparations. Beginning with a casual interview he guides couples in completing the required forms to be married in the church.

He and his wife, Marla, along with six other couples help prepare couples planning to get married at Holy Spirit, or other parishes. Using the Prepare & Enrichment program, a scientifically developed relationship-building instrument, they prepare couples on an individual basis in private sessions instead of groups. Please contact Deacon Leo with questions regarding taking part in the program at Holy Spirit. 806.698.9400 or dcmleo05@gmail.com

Engaged couples must be registered members of Holy Spirit for one year prior to making wedding arrangements. Additional requirements include attending an Engaged Encounter weekend retreat as well as a Natural Family Planning classes. Marriage preparations may take from 6-12 months to complete.

Catholic Engaged Encounter Weekend – This three- day, overnight retreat begins on Friday at 7:45 pm. and ends Sunday at 2 pm at the Mercy Retreat Center, 605 19th, Slaton. Cost is $245 per couple if registered early. $305 per couple for registrations. Registration form and details available at http://www.catholiclubbock.org/EE18.pdf or in person by stopping by the diocese between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.  Encounter Weekend October 4 — 6)

Love is patient, love is kind. 1 Corinthians 13:4