At Archdiocesan Ministries, we’re passionate about helping couples build strong, joyful, and lasting marriages.
Through our Date Night offerings, we partner with a range of trusted providers to offer meaningful opportunities for couples to learn, grow, and connect. Whether you’re newly married, discerning engagement, preparing for marriage, or looking to strengthen your relationship after many years together, there’s something for every couple.
Our current offering
The Online Accompanied Marriage Kit from Smart Loving is a six-week relationship enrichment program that combines five self-paced sessions with six intentional date nights, helping couples connect, learn, and grow together.
Refresh and Renew Your Marriage with Smart Loving
How it works
This course has two parts:
- Five engaging online sessions to be completed in your own time.
- Six relaxed weekly date nights with host couple from Archdiocesan Ministries to reflect, ask questions, and deepen what you’ve learned.
Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: Wednesday nights beginning 7th October 2026
(for six weeks finishing on 11th November)
Location: Online via Teams (link will be shared after registration)
Cost: The course is $24.50 per couple
Why Marriage Education and Enrichment Matters
Stronger Communication, Stronger Connection
Great marriages don’t happen by accident. Learning practical communication and relationship skills helps couples navigate life’s challenges, resolve conflict constructively, and deepen their connection.
Invest in Your Most Important Relationship
Just as we invest in our careers, health, and finances, our marriages deserve intentional care. Regular enrichment helps couples stay connected, grow together, and continue thriving through every season of life.
Build a Lasting Legacy of Love and Faith
Healthy marriages strengthen families, enrich communities, and provide a powerful witness of love, commitment, and hope for future generations.
Join the M.E.E.N
John and Anna
"We thought the course was fantastic. We have been married 45 years and it has really helped us identify and begin to rectify bad habits. Our marriage has been refreshed."
Lisa
"The course helped us build a stronger habit of really listening to each other, especially through the tools, which gave us a simple way to discuss difficult topics without interrupting or becoming defensive."
Luke and Carrie
"It was meaningful and accessible, making reconnecting easy. We really valued being able to do the course from the comfort of our home, we really loved the course - it was incredibly practical."
Contact the team
We’d love to talk to you more about how to engage children and families through ministry in your local context.
Chantale Wilson
Director
Charlotte Pitot
Project Officer
Carrie McCormack
Project Officer
Sam Sachse
Project Officer
childrenandfamilies@bne.catholic.net.au
Phone
07 3324 3440