Matrimony

Jesus said, “But from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female. For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother (and be joined to his wife), and the two shall become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate.” Mark (10:6-9)

The following is an outline of marriage preparation, although not always handled in this order:

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• Getting acquainted with the priest or deacon and completing the pre-nuptial questionnaire

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• Taking the FOCCUS (Facilitating Open Couple Communication Understanding and Study) questionnaire

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• Spending several sessions discussing the responses on the FOCCUS questionnaire

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• Participation in “Evenings with the Engaged” – several evenings with a trained married couple in the parish, or attending a pre-marriage day or weekend

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• Choosing the readings, blessings and prayers for the wedding ceremony

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• Having a wedding rehearsal

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• The WEDDING!!!