Couple Workshops

Our Loving through Loss Couples Workshop offers a compassionate space for grieving couples who have experienced the heart-wrenching loss of a child. We understand the profound pain that comes with such a loss, and our aim is to address the unique needs of families during this difficult time with love and sensitivity. We invite you to hear from the Pecorros as they share their heartfelt experience at our couples workshop.

Please scroll through the workshop overview and then take a look at our upcoming workshops.

The Sample Workshop agenda is attached here for your review and consideration. Please keep in mind that couples are not required to engage in conversations if they are not yet ready to do so. The day brings about a natural desire and opportunity to connect with other couples, but it is important to note that you are never forced or pressured to speak if you're not comfortable. Many couples expressed in their feedback at the end of the workshop that it was an incredibly life-changing experience for them—almost a life preserver that they never knew they needed until they encountered it.

Workshop Support Offerings

  • Small Groups

    Couples participating in the workshop will be placed into small groups consisting of approximately six individuals during one of the scheduled break-out sessions.

  • Couple Leader

    Each couple will be matched with a peer leader who has experienced a similar loss. This pairing provides support and guidance from someone who understands the challenges you are going through.

  • Couples Counseling

    Couples can meet privately with a grief counselor who has experience with grief. This time lets couples share their feelings and understand their grief journey together.

  • Couples Direction

    Couples can meet privately with a certified spiritual director who has worked with our bereaved community. During this time, you will explore how grief has impacted your faith journey.

  • Speakers

    Couples will get to hear first hand from another couples of loss of how losing a child impacted their marriage, what they learned, how they coped, and so much more.

Let’s work together

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Upcoming Workshops

Mar
29

Diocese of St. Louis, MO

Please join us for a Loving Through Loss Workshop on Saturday, March 29th, at Bethany Farm. This workshop is intended for grieving parents who have lost a child from pregnancy through adulthood.

We will begin with registration and a light breakfast. The programming will include presenters as well as time for small group or couple discussion. Lunch will be provided. There will be spiritual direction and counseling available as well. Participation in the discussion is fully at your discretion.

For more information, contact Becky Materniak at (636)542-1100 or materniakfam@gmail.com

Our prayers are with you...

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Aug
23

Diocese of Lake Charles

Red Bird Ministries, in partnership with St. Pius X Catholic Church, presents Loving through Loss, a Couples Workshop for grieving families of child loss.

The workshop will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 16816 Highway 171, Ragley, LA 70657. Check-in for the retreat will take place at 8:15 am and will conclude with the 4:00 PM VIGIL Mass. Mass will count as your Sunday obligation.

Registration is required for material preparation.

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