Dominus Vobiscum

			Church Documents "The Family in the Modern World" John Paul II (1979) Charter of the Rights of the Family (1983) Catechism: "The Sacrament of Matrimony" "Letter to Families" John Paul II (1994) "Humanae Vitae: On Human Life" Paul VI (1968) John Paul II's "Theology of the Body" (1979-85) "The Family and Human Rights" (2000) "On Christian Marriage" Leo XIII (1880) "On Christian Marriage" Pius XI (1930) 'Marriage Matters' Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops "Love is for Life" Irish Bishops (1985) "The Dignity and Vocation of Women" John Paul II (1988) "The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality" Pontifical Council on the Family "Preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage" (1997) Pontifical Council on the Family contact us
Marriage & Family Links Catholic Resources NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CATHOLIC FAMILIES (A good site for basic Catholic resources on family life) CATHOLIC ORGANIZATION FOR LIFE AND FAMILY (The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops resource for Catholic Families) PONTIFICAL COUNCIL ON THE FAMILY (The official Vatican department dealing with the challenges to family life in modern culture) CATHOLIC EDUCATORS: MARRIAGE & FAMILY (Some great articles on marriage and family by leading Catholic authors). DOMESTIC-CHURCH.COM (Faith resources for family life) MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER (A tried and true marriage enrichment programme). FAMIGLIA.CA: DEDICATED TO HELPING ITALIAN FAMILIES (Brand new site focused on the Italian community --just watch it grow) General Resources INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF MARRIAGE, LAW AND CULTURE (Comment: In my unbiased opinion, the best site for contemporary Canadian debates on marriage) FOCUS ON THE FAMILY (CANADA): ( A truly great Christian family ministry. Dedicated and professional, they offer a rich set of family life resources and do tremendous work in fostering marriage and family culture in Canada) __ SMART MARRIAGES __ (It has a comprehensive list of marriage enrichment programmes. The yearly Smart Marriages Conference is an outstanding event) RETROUVAILLE: HEALING TROUBLED MARRIAGES (Working with married couples in difficulty) DIVORCE BUSTING: (Michele Weiner-Davis is one of the best marriage therapists in the business) Return to Homepage	Dominus Vobiscum: Marriage & Family Retreat Centre "The family is the way of the Church" John Paul II, Letter to Families Dominus Vobiscum offers one week retreats for couples and families. The week includes: morning and evening liturgy/prayer, a marriage enrichment program (mornings 10-12 a.m.), youth ministers, a children's program (10-12 a.m.) and recreational activities. A Little Bit of History Dominus Vobiscum has served Catholic families for 70 years. However, by the 1990's facilities had deteriorated and the site was closed. The years 1998 to 2000 were foundational years for the rebuilding of this family retreat center. This project was spearheaded by a large group of dedicated volunteers. Facilities The Centre is situated on 250 acres bordering Lac Maskinongé, approximately 1 hour drive northeast of Montreal. There are 12 cabin units. Each unit is equipped with separate washroom facilities and enough beds to accommodate large families. The main lodge consists of a large fully equipped kitchen, dining room, recreation areas, and an indoor chapel. There is a large outdoor play facility for children, volleyball and basketball courts as well as an outdoor chapel. The site is blessed with 2 kilometers of wonderful sandy beaches. Cost per Week The cost per week is $350 per family. This includes week-day lunches. There has been a $25 increase from last year due to increased expenses. This year there is also a late cancellation fee of $75 for cancellations made after June 15th, 2007. Daily Life Our "domestic rule" consists of prayer, faith sharing, and recreation. Programming for couples and children is kept to the morning period (10 -12 am.) leaving afternoons and evenings free for family time and recreation. Lunch is provided, but families are responsible for providing and preparing their own breakfast and supper meals. Cooking and dining facilities (including a fridge for each family) are available at the main lodge. The retreat centre is run by volunteers. In order to maintain this marvelous facility, there is a brief morning clean-up period for basic upkeep on the lodge (kitchen, dining hall clean-up, etc.). Recreational activities at Dominus Vobiscum include basketball, volleyball, soccer, beach front activities, evening camp fires, board game nights, etc. MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM Each year our daily marriage enrichment program (Mon-Fri 10-12 am) builds upon contemporary marriage education material available from both secular and faith resources. The programs are aimed at enriching the marriage relationship as well as providing tools to bring back to their local communities. CHILDREN PROGRAM Our children program (Mon-Fri 10-12 am.) is led by a group of experienced youth ministers. The program is designed to address different age levels from infants to young teens (older teens assist the youth ministers). The program consists of sports, music, drama, arts & crafts, and catechesis). There is also a separate program for older teens. . The Retreat Centre: A Visual Overview Introduction The Vision The Challenge Retreat Centre Schedule 2008 (The first three weeks are run by Dominus Vobiscum staff. The Nazareth and Family Life weeks are led by separate groups). I. DV MARRIAGE AND FAMILY RETREAT WEEKS June 29 - July 5 July 6-12 July 13-19 II. NAZARETH WEEKS (NAZARETH COMMUNITY) July 20-26 July 27-Aug 2 Aug 3 - 9 For more information on Nazareth Click Here III. THE WORK: FAMILY LIFE WEEKS Aug 10-16 Aug 17-23 Dominus Vobiscum Application Form 2008 Adobe Acrobat Reader Required Click here to download the most current version of our application form, retreat centre policies, and a list of things to bring! Dominus Vobiscum Directions CLICK HERE For map click here Dominus Vobiscum Camp Brochure Adobe Acrobat Reader Required Click here