Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation for Engaged Couples
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"...what God has joined together, no human being must separate." Matthew 19:6
The Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Program is for engaged couples and for couples who are convalidating their marriage. This program helps engaged couples communicate and ensures that they cover important topics before marriage.
Mission Statement
Sponsor couples help prepare couples for the Sacrament of Marriage.
Objectives & Goals
Help engaged couples learn more about themselves and their relationship.
Encourage and teach better ways of communication.
Prepare them for healthy, happy marriages that will last a lifetime.
Programs
Our Lady of Angels offers several programs to couples preparing for marriage:
Couple-to-Couple: A program bringing the engaged couple and the sponsor couple together for 3 to 5 weekly meetings in the sponsor couple's home to complete the "In Faithful Love" preparation series used in conjunction with FOCCUS (Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding & Study), a series of questions designed to facilitate communication and discussion between the engaged couple.
Engaged Encounter Weekend: A weekend program presented through the Diocese of Dallas. After an Engaged couple has completed a weekend, they will meet with a sponsor couple to review the FOCCUS inventory. This is usually a one-time meeting.
Convalidation: A program for married couples wishing to convalidate their marriages in the Church. A sponsor couple will meet with the married couple to review the REFOCCUS, a question inventory designed for married couples to encourage dialogue and communication.
Topics Covered in Programs
Lifestyle Expectations
Friends and Interests
Personality Match
Personal Issues
Communication
Problem Solving
Religion and Values
Parenting
Extended Family
Sexuality
Financial and Readiness Issues
Contact: Rosemary Crocker
Phone: 469-467-9669 ext. 110
Email: [email protected]
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