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Marriage Preparation Program
The Purpose of Marriage Preparation in the Catholic Church
“Knowing that the marriage and family constitute one
of the most precious of human values, the Church wishes to speak and offer
her help… In a particular way, the Church addresses the young who are
beginning their journey towards marriage and family life, for the purpose
of presenting them with new horizons, helping them to discover the beauty
and grandeur of the vocation to love and service of others” Pope John
Paul II
The Goals of Marriage Preparation
To support the love of the couple and challenge them
to grow in their relationship and in their faith;
To demonstrate the Church’s care for their welfare;
To allow time for the church and the couple to
assess the couple’s spiritual and psychological readiness for marriage;
To increase a couple’s awareness of the sacred
nature of marriage;
To bring the couple to a deeper appreciation of
those communication skills that enable their relationship to mature;
To teach and review the practical information needed
to live out their committed love;
Specifics
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3-4 Meetings with the parish priest to discuss
the theology of a sacramental marriage and to plan the wedding
liturgy; 634-2315;
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Engaged Encounter, a weekend experience at the
Spiritual Life Center; Reservations are made by calling (316)
744-0167;
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Introductory Class of Natural Family Planning.
This class is conducted several times a month, and reservations can be
made at (316) 685-6776;
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Parish Marriage Preparation Nights, Wednesday
evenings, 6:30-7:30pm, Parish Conference Room. Dates: Oct 15; Nov
12; Dec. 10 Pls. attend as many as possible;
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Other Opportunities:
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Language of Love Series, TBA
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“Why do Catholic’s do that?” Series, Wednesday’s
at 6:30pm and Sunday’s at 10:30am. See Sunday bulletin for details
Are you Ready to enter a Sacramental Marriage?
Since marriage demands a lifelong commitment, such a
decision requires a prayerful and mature decision. The following criteria
is necessary:
Faith, and the regular practice of that faith;
Maturity, which includes a sufficient degree of
independence, responsibility, judgment, and selflessness;
Special Circumstances?
The following constitute “special circumstances” and
should be discussed with your priest::
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