A Lasting Promise
A Lasting Promise is a Christian communication and relationship enhancement program that is designed to teach couples communication skills and techniques for handling conflict and promoting intimacy with the aim of preventing future problems and divorce. This program emphasizes constructive arguing techniques that allow couples to adjust their communication styles and achieve more positive and intimate communication in a Christian setting.
Sponsored by Diocese of Lansing’s Family Ministry and Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton & Clinton Counties.
How to Register
Complete the registration form and submit with $75.00 payment. You will be contacted to confirm your reservation once payment has been processed. Please submit with enough time before the class to allow time for mail and/or deposit processing.
Ways to return your form/payment:
- Mail: Return your form along with payment of $75.00 (check, money order, or cash). Send payment and completed registration form to:
Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton & Clinton Counties
Attn: A Lasting Promise
2800 W. Willow St.
Lansing, MI 48917
Please make your check out to Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton & Clinton Counties.
- Drop off in-person: Return your form along with payment of $75.00 (check, money order, or cash) to the front desk at our St. Vincent Campus. Our hours are Monday – Friday, 9AM – 4PM. Please make your check out to Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton & Clinton Counties.
- Email: Email the completed registration form to [email protected]. After submission, an invoice for $75.00 will be created and sent to your email address with a link to pay via credit card online.
Christian Communication and Relationship Enhancement
Based on highly acclaimed Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP), this program is designed to teach couples communication skills and techniques for handling conflict and promoting intimacy with the aim of preventing future problems and divorce. This program emphasizes the constructive arguing techniques that allow couples to adjust their communication styles and achieve more positive and intimate communication, in a Christian setting.
“Facilitators know the material in their hearts, and that was reflected in their class.”
“Speaker/listener technique helped me see the importance of really listening.”
“Everything was very helpful. If not now, later.”
Topics Include
- Values, Beliefs, Expectations, and Commitment
- How to communicate what you want out of your relationship
- How to resolve conflict effectively and reduce arguments
- How to solve problems as a team
- How to keep friendship and intimacy a part of your relationship
- How to develop skills to enhance the understanding and maintain commitment
Class Schedule
Please note: Class size is limited. Registration is recommended 4-6 weeks prior to the date you plan on attending. Call 517-323-4734 for class availability. This class is only available in-person (no virtual option).
April 18, 2026
9AM – 3PM
*Class is full*
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Cristo Rey Campus
1717 N. High Street
Lansing, MI 48906
St. Vincent Campus
2800 W. Willow St.
Lansing, MI 48917
Call Us: (517) 372-4700
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8AM – 5PM
Call Us: (517) 323-4734
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9AM – 4PM
