Marriage Preparation Program

The Marriage Preparation program consists of multiple parts that cover a six to nine-month period to complete. You should plan the wedding and reception dates with the preparation time in mind. It is important that all parts of the program be completed in order for your Marriage Preparation Completion Certificate to be issued and for the wedding ceremony to occur as scheduled. It is expected that the couple will make the time available to complete the marriage preparation requirements in the time required.

The Marriage Preparation program consists of the following parts:

A. Prepare and Enrich – Prepare and Enrich is designed to facilitate communication and dialogue between the couple on topics that are important to married life. Couples independently completed an electronic questionnaire. A report of results is reviewed and discussed with a facilitator. Typically requires at least six in-person sessions to complete the review.
B. The Sacrament of Matrimony – The objective of this part is to deepen the couple's understanding of the true meaning of the Sacrament of Matrimony. God's plan for marriage is for it to be a way to bring happiness to us and to show us we are not alone. It shows the good of the men and women and procreates children. The Sacrament of Matrimony is a covenant, based on Christ's relationship to His bride, the Church, where a man and woman can fully commit to each other.
 
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C. Natural Family Planning – The only contraceptive method the Church recognizes as valid is NFP. Couples are required to participate in the NFP sessions coordinated by the parish.

D.  Financial Peace in Marriage - Personal financial management is a very important part of married life.  Building a solid financial foundation is something that starts right away that leads to less financial stress.  Couples are to take a two-session, two-hour per session program based on the financial principles of the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University program. 

E. For Better and For Ever – Each couple in this segment is assigned a Catholic married sponsor couple who will journey with them through deeper discussion about the realities of
Catholic married life through a Catholic lens. Typically requires at least six in-person sessions to complete this part.

Fees - Weddings and Marriage Preparation at St. Faustina Church – include the cost of the marriage preparation program and use of the church facilities. Click on the FEES button for more information.