Marriage
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Links
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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-2
Marriage Counselling
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.uk
If you have any questions or concerns, please do let us know.
John and Liz Holmes
Marriage and Family Office
Diocese of Paisley
Please note that the updated telephone number for the marriage counselling service in our Diocese
is now: 07706 063936
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X WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES
Dioceses in Rome and around the world were gearing up for the X World Meeting of Families which will take place in Rome from 22- 26 June 2022.
The first married couple to be declared Blessed, Luigi and Maria Beltrame Quattrocchi will be the patrons of the
X World Meeting of Families.
The theme for the tenth World Meeting of Families is "Family love: vocation and a path to holiness."
PROGRAMME:
Wednesday, 22 June: the Festival of Families in the presence of Pope Francis and will be entitled "The Beauty of the Family."
Thursday 23 to Saturday 25 June: the Pastoral Congress
Saturday afternoon: Mass in
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THE JOY OF LOVE
Pope Francis' views on Love,
Marriage and Family Life.
Come and learn more about the beautiful vision of God's plan for human love, marriage and family life contained in Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia.
To participate in the special year devoted to this exhortation, a series of 5 evenings explaining and exploring this vision begins on Thursday 17th February in St. Mirin's Cathedral hall from 7.30pm.
Specially recorded videos by Pope Francis will be followed by short presentations on the exhortation, along with opportunities for discussion and questions, and a chance to socialise over refreshments. The evening should finish around 9pm.
Everyone interested is most welcome to any or all of these evenings. In order to manage social distancing and catering, please register at
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Document to read/download
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MARRIAGE
Please discuss with Canon Eddie.
PLEASE SPEAK WITH CANON EDDIE
FOR DETAILS OF LATEST GUIDELINES.
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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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Dates to note!
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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