Marriage Preparation is essential to have a Catholic marriage and it is a great space to explore how to sustain a healthy and loving relationship.
“The complexity of today’s society and the challenges faced by the family require a greater effort on the part of the whole Christian community in preparing those who are about to be married.”
Pope Francis (Joy of Love #206)
The Archdiocese of Liverpool offers marriage preparation courses for couples planning to marry in the Catholic Church.
Each course includes four evening sessions led by trained lay facilitators.
The sessions provide time for couples to reflect on their relationship, develop communication skills, and explore the meaning of love within the context of Catholic faith.
Topics covered during the course include communication skills, conflict management, forgiveness and reconciliation, parenthood, sexuality, and the sacrament of marriage, along with much more, designed to support couples as they prepare for lifelong commitment.
Venue: St Helen’s Church, Alexandra Road, Crosby, Liverpool L23 7TQ
Dates: Mondays – 29 September, 6 October, 13 October, 20 October
Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Cost: £50 per couple (to cover materials and expenses)
Booking: https://forms.office.com/e/1dcczNSQqX
Enquiries: Moses Mui, Training Coordinator – m.mui@rcaol.org.uk
“Definitely went very well, well-timed. It went too quickly! I love all the presenters, they have different presenting styles which keeps people engaged.”
“Very interesting topics, good conversations to have ahead of marriage.”
“Made it as relaxed as possible to discuss quite sensitive topics.”
Marriage Care
Catholic Marriage Care specialises in helping couples build and sustain strong, fulfilling, healthy marriages, and in providing support in times of relationship difficulty, through the work of nearly 700 volunteers based at 52 centres around England and Wales.
For more information, visit: Relationship counselling | Marriage preparation | Marriage Care
Engaged encounter
The Engaged Encounter marriage preparation courses follow the “Guidelines for the Preparation of Couples for Marriage” as set down by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales.The courses are held over a weekend or over a series of online sessions. Couples receive a certificate of attendance which is normally required by the priest who is officiating at their wedding.
For more information, visit: Engaged Encounter - Marriage Preparation
