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You're Engaged. Congratulations!
The Church rejoices with you as you prepare to enter the Sacrament of Marriage
and wants to support you as you start your journey of married life.It is important to contact your parish priest or deacon at least six months before your intended wedding date. This allows time to arrange documentation and obtain any necessary permission to marry.
As part of your preparation you are invited to attend a marriage preparation course for engaged couples designed to encourage you, enrich your relationship and enhance your understanding of the Catholic Church's teaching on marriage and family life.
It is an enjoyable, relaxed course where you can meet other couples who are getting married and also have time to share with your fiancé(e) your expectations and hopes for your marriage.
The course consists of two evening sessions (7pm - 8.30pm).
Couples should attend both sessions.
There is a cost of £30 per couple to cover administration and information packs.
Topics covered are
Theology of the Body
Part 1: God's plan for marriage; Part 2: A Complete Gift of Self
Responsible Parenthood & Fertility Awareness
Family of Origin
The Christian Family
Prayer
Registration is essential.
Please contact your parish priest first before registering.
Dates are indicated on the registration form (click the link above)
Please be assured, your safety is a priority and COVID-19 protocols will be adhered to at each of the sessions. We have also arranged for at least one marriage preparation course to take place in Inverclyde, Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire, in order to minimise travel for participants. If it is at all possible, please attend the course in your local area. Places may be limited due to restrictions so please register early to ensure your place.“The goal of this preparation consists, namely, in helping engaged couples to know and to live the reality of marriage as it is intended to be celebrated, so that it is possible to do so
not only validly and lawfully, but also fruitfully,
so that they are able to make this celebration a stage of their journey of faith,”
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Contact Us
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John & Liz Holmesmarriageandfamilyrcdop.org.ukMarriage & Family Office
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Further preparation
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Good reads
God's beautiful plan for marriage can be discovered in these inspiring reads.
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