Date Night at the Basilica for Married & Engaged Couples on April 18, 2026

Date Night at the Basilica

Evening for Married & Engaged Couples

Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 6:30–9:00 PM
📍 The Lyceum | Basilica of Saint Mary

ABOUT

Date Night at the Basilica is a parish offering for married and engaged couples seeking to grow in their vocation through faith, community, and intentional time together.

These evenings are simple and purposeful—designed to help couples reconnect, build practical skills for their relationship, and then continue the evening out together.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Each Date Night is designed to launch your date, not replace it.

6:30 PM | Welcome & Mingling
Arrive, settle in, and connect with other couples.

6:45 PM | Featured Relationship Skill
A short, practical formation rooted in Catholic teaching and relationship skill-building. A mentor couple will model the exercise before couples try it together.

Build Good Habits – Weekly Check-Ins

Ever feel like you’re ships passing in the night with your spouse? Simple habits like a weekly check-in can make all the difference. This session introduces a practical rhythm for staying connected through consistent communication and expectation-setting.

Couples will practice:

    • Establishing a simple weekly check-in rhythm
    • Naming expectations and priorities for the week ahead
    • Creating space for both practical and relational conversation

7:05 PM | Group Reflection
A brief guided opportunity to reflect together.

7:15 PM | Off You Go
Head out on your date with a simple prompt to continue the conversation together.

Childcare pickup (if offered) by 9:00 PM

Childcare

APRIL 15 UPDATE: Childcare is full.

We heard you — childcare makes participation possible.

We are planning to offer on-site childcare during Date Night so couples can fully enjoy the evening together.

Available for infants through elementary-aged children
Cost: $5 per child (maximum $15 per family)
Time: 6:30–9:00 PM

Childcare will be staffed by Virtus-trained adults and parish volunteers.

👉 Childcare registration will be required and space may be limited

We will communicate in advance if there are any changes or limitations based on volunteer availability.

REGISTRATION

APRIL 15 UPDATE: Childcare is full.

 

 

UPCOMING DATES

  • Friday, August 15, 2026

Each evening features a seasonal focus and a practical relationship skill couples can take home and build upon.

CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please contact Darien and Isaiah Contu at datenight@stmaryoldtown.org.

Interested in helping with childcare? Please contact Mariane Staron, Director of Ministries to Young Families, at mstaron@stmaryoldtown.org.

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