To make the permanent commitment that marriage requires means to say yes to a future I do not know. It means I will be faithful to this person no matter what. We find it in the fact that at the marriage ceremony, there are not only two persons making vows, but three. God Himself makes a promise at that ceremony. He promises that the couple will never lack His presence, and that His grace will be available at every moment, in every circumstance, to enable them to be faithful.
Every good action starts and proceeds enveloped in grace.
In the preparation of couples for marriage, therefore, and in the counseling of couples and families in difficult circumstances, Catholic programs always stress the need to receive the sacraments frequently. There are various retreat programs for couples and families, whereby they take a weekend away from their normal duties and surroundings, and focus only on their relationship with God and each other. Prayer and the sacraments provide the centerpieces of these retreat experiences. A number of movements for youth retreats are growing quite rapidly. Along with retreats are programs whereby couples and families meet regularly in small groups for prayer, spiritual guidance, and discussion.