Marriage conference to focus on the family as an evangelizing community

For the second consecutive year, the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is partnering with the Saint John Paul II Foundation to present the Together in Holiness marriage enrichment conference for couples from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Oklahoma City.

The Together in Holiness conference was established by the Saint John Paul II Foundation in 2014 and has since welcomed hundreds of couples around the country.  

“Together in Holiness is offered in collaboration with dioceses, parishes and schools that desire to strengthen their evangelizing efforts to couples and complement their existing marriage and family programs,” said Susie Saenz, vice president of operations for the Saint John Paul II Foundation. “The conference series provides an experience of encounter for spouses that inspires them to grow together in holiness and empowers them to form their children in the Catholic faith.” 

With this year’s theme, “couples can expect to walk away with principles, tools and encouragement for how to pass on the faith to their children and their community,” said Saenz.  

The conference is equally balanced with scheduled presentations and prayer time, but also opportunities for couples to spend time alone together, as well as with other couples, said Saenz.  

The three keynote talks include: “The Eucharist and the renewal of marriage and evangelization” by Ryan Hanning, Ph.D., fellow at the San Juan Diego Institute; “Enkindling and fanning the flame: How to pass on the faith to your children” by Jason and Katie Zimdars, parishioners at Saint Monica Catholic Church in Edmond and “Eucharistic saints, families and evangelization” again by Ryan Hanning, Ph.D. Mass will be celebrated and a marriage blessing will be offered by Archbishop Paul S. Coakley at the beginning of the conference.  

Cost is $64 per couple or $40 per individual. Early bird pricing ends Sept. 18. On-site childcare will be available for $5 per child. Full and partial scholarship opportunities are available.  

Exhibitor spots are also available for $95 for a ministry or non-profit table, and $165 for a vender or for-profit table.  

For more information or to register, visit togetherinholiness.org/oklahomacity.