The Beginning Experience is an international ministry, which helps divorced, separated, and widowed individuals resolve their grief surrounding the loss of a marriage partner. 

The foundation of the program is the Beginning Experience Weekend conducted several times a year at a local retreat center from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon.  The program is based on the Roman Catholic Faith but is open to participants from other denominations. 

The San Antonio, Texas Chapter of Beginning Experience offers several weekend retreats each year. Chapters in other cities may offer different programs. For questions about our retreat browse the information on our website, then give us a call.

The Cross symbolizes our identification as Christians with Christ’s death.

The Anchor symbolizes hope.

The Rising Sun symbolizes the beginning of a new day.