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MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSES - 2021
Diocesan Marriage preparation course September: Our final marriage preparation course for 2021 takes place in September. Two Zoom sessions will be held at 7pm on the 1st and 8th September, followed by a Relationship skills workshop in the Diocesan centre on 18th September from 12 until 3pm. Couples should attend all three sessions. Cost per couple is £30, including lunch at the workshop and information/resources pack. Booking is open via the Marriage and Family page on the Diocesan website, https://rcdop.org.uk/marriage-preparation-day-registration-form
Marriage and family webpage
The Diocese has a dedicated page on the website for Marriage and Family life. It contains a wealth of information, support and resources for many aspects of this important vocation. For more information please visit https://rcdop.org.uk/marriage-family-life-2Online Marriage Counselling available during Covid 19 Crisis
Our Diocese has a Counselling Service for Catholics Married in the Catholic Church with our dedicated Catholic Marriage Counsellor. If you are concerned about your relationship and feel you are both unable to reach a conclusion alone, it is likely that you will benefit from marriage counselling. The counsellor is there to maintain a neutral, non-judgmental position. For information or advice please email in confidence: counselling@rcdop.org.ukIf you have any questions or concerns, please do let us know.
John and Liz Holmes
Marriage and Family Office
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MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSES 2022
We are pleased to confirm dates for Marriage Preparation courses in 2022.
Each course will consist of two 90-minute Zoom sessions and one 3-hour workshop, which will be held in the Diocesan centre or Cathedral Hall, depending on numbers.
We piloted this format in September of 2021 with very positive feedback. Should any of these arrangements require amendment due to Covid restrictions we will inform you and the couples of any changes directly.
Couples should register via the Marriage and Family page on the Diocesan website, or by using this link:
https://rcdop.org.uk/marriage-preparation-day-registration-formThe cost for the course per couple is £30 which includes an information pack, CTS booklet ‘Cherish your wedding’ and refreshments during the workshop.
Once couples have registered we will contact them directly regarding attendance at the course and will send them a certificate of completion.
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MARRIAGE
Please discuss with Canon Eddie.
PLEASE SPEAK WITH CANON EDDIE FOR DETAILS OF LATEST GUIDELINES.
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You're Engaged. Congratulations!
The Church rejoices with you as you prepare to enter the Sacrament of Marriage and wants to support you as you start your journey of married life.It is important to contact your parish priest or deacon at least six months before your intended wedding date. This allows time to arrange documentation and obtain any necessary permission to marry.
As part of your preparation you are invited to attend a marriage preparation course for engaged couples designed to encourage you, enrich your relationship and enhance your understanding of the Catholic Church's teaching on marriage and family life.
It is an enjoyable, relaxed course where you can meet other couples who are getting married and also have time to share with your fiancé(e) your expectations and hopes for your marriage.
The course consists of two evening sessions (7pm - 8.30pm).
followed by a Relationship skills workshop
Couples should attend all three sessions.
There is a cost of £30 per couple to cover administration and information packs.
Dates are indicated below - registration is essential.
Please contact your parish priest first before registering.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSES 2022
COURSE 1 - FEBRUARY
09 February 2022
Wed
7pm to 8.30pm
Zoom
Theology of the Body
16 February 2022
Wed
7pm to 8.30pm
Zoom
NFP and family life
26 February 2022
Sat
10am to 1pm
In person
Communication workshop
COURSE 2 - MAY
11 May 2022
Wed
7pm to 8.30pm
Zoom
Theology of the Body
18 May 2022
Wed
7pm to 8.30pm
Zoom
NFP and family life
28 May 2022
Sat
10am to 1pm
In person
Communication workshop
COURSE 3 - SEPTEMBER
07 September 2022
Wed
7pm to 8.30pm
Zoom
Theology of the Body
14 September 2022
Wed
7pm to 8.30pm
Zoom
NFP and family life
24 September 2022
Sat
10am to 1pm
In person
Communication workshop
Please be assured, your safety is a priority and COVID-19 protocols will be adhered to at each of the sessions. We have also arranged for at least one marriage preparation course to take place in Inverclyde, Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire, in order to minimise travel for participants. If it is at all possible, please attend the course in your local area. Places may be limited due to restrictions so please register early to ensure your place.
“The goal of this preparation consists, namely, in helping engaged couples to know and to live the reality of marriage as it is intended to be celebrated, so that it is possible to do so
not only validly and lawfully, but also fruitfully,
so that they are able to make this celebration a stage of their journey of faith.”
Pope Francis
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