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Marriage
Prep:
ENRICHED

A spiritually fulfilling way to complete your Marriage Prep requirement

Are you, or someone you know, preparing for marriage?

Experience a spiritually fulfilling way to complete the Marriage Prep requirement!

What is Marriage Prep: ENRICHED?

The Archdiocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life is inviting engaged couples to prepare for the sacrament of marriage by attending a unique Marriage Preparation Class. In addition to the usual Marriage Preparation Classes, this offering provides the opportunity to encounter Christ Himself through the sacraments of Reconciliation and holy Mass. Family and friends of the engaged couple will be encouraged to show their support by joining the couple for Mass on Sunday.

Marriage Prep Classes

Opportunity for Confession

Holy Mass

Will This Satisfy Our Marriage Prep Requirement?

Yes!

Below are the six steps to get married in the Catholic Church. Marriage Prep: ENRICHED satisfies the Marriage Preparation Course requirement, while offering other opportunities to encounter Christ in the Sacrament of Confession and holy Mass.

Meet With Your Priest Or Deacon

As soon as possible after your engagement, contact your priest or deacon to assist you with your marriage preparation. At the initial meeting he will determine if you and your fiancé(e) are free to marry in the Church; he will provide you with information for completing Steps 2-6 of this process; and he will set up a schedule for future meetings.

Marriage Preparation Inventory

Complete a marriage preparation “inventory,” which is a set of questions to help you assess the strengths and weaknesses of your relationship and any areas that need further discussion or attention. Typically these marriage inventories are from FOCCUS or Fully-Engaged.

The Marriage Preparation Course

The Archdiocese offers an excellent marriage preparation program designed to introduce you to God’s plan for your marriage. The course also includes virtue-based instruction on communication, conflict resolution and financial decision-making. Some parishes offer this program within the parish with a mentor couple.

Natural Family Planning Intro Course

Natural Family Planning (NFP) is not only effective for planning your family it is also highly effective in overcoming obstacles that compromise your ability to become parents.

Sacrament Of Reconciliation

The Church invites all Catholics to prepare themselves spiritually prior to their marriage by celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Even if you are not of the Catholic faith, you still would benefit from spiritual direction.The regular practice of the Sacrament of Reconciliation keeps marriages healthy and strong.

Liturgy Planning

The priest will provide a booklet to help you plan your wedding ceremony. Watching the USCCB video Saying I Do…What Happens at a Catholic Wedding is very helpful for this process. Click Here to View the Video