Retreats in Brunswick and Augusta in late April aim to help men and women planning Catholic weddings.

The retreats can help them develop fuller understandings of their upcoming unions and how they mirror the mutual commitment between God and his people, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.

A marriage preparation retreat is scheduled for 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 28, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen St. in Brunswick.

Led by the All Saints Parish’s Marriage Preparation Team, which includes married couples and clergy, participants will be inspired and challenged through presentations, personal reflection, couple conversations, group sharing, and Mass. Presentations are short videos from “Better Together,” published by Dynamic Catholic. To register, call 207-725-2624.

Another retreat is set for 5-9 p.m. Friday, April 28, and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at the pastoral center of St. Michael Parish, 24 Washington St. in Augusta.

The retreat can help participants grow stronger in their relationships with themselves, their future spouse, the community of faith, and God. The retreat will feature presentations, conversations, reflection, reconciliation, and Mass.

Topics include expectations and values, communication, marital spirituality, support networks, and natural family planning, all aimed to help people grow individually and as couples. To register, call 207-623-8823.

A marriage webpage at portlanddiocese.org and features resources for planning a Catholic wedding in Maine.

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