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Marriage Preparation
"Among the many blessings
that God has showered upon us in Christ
is the blessing of marriage."
USCCB ~Marriage; Love and Life in the Divine Plan, 1
Sacred Scripture begins with the creation of man and woman in the image and likeness of God and concludes with a vision of "the wedding-feast of the Lamb." Scripture speaks throughout of marriage and its "mystery," its institution and the meaning God has given it, its origin and its end, its various realizations throughout the history of salvation, the difficulties arising from sin and its renewal "in the Lord" in the New Covenant of Christ and the Church.
~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Holy Spirit Parish Marriage Preparation Guidelines
The first public miracle of Jesus took place at the wedding at Cana, and Jesus spoke deliberately about the sacredness of the bond between husband and wife. Our parish delights in lifting up those who are preparing to respond to this sacred, sacramental vocation from God, and we look forward to providing formation for the life-long thriving of your union.
We hope that this time of preparation for your wedding will deepen not only your love for each other but also your faith in the Lord. These parish guidelines are offered to you so that everything will run smoothly on the day of your wedding and be for you a wonderful experience.
PREPARATION: Couples are asked to begin their time of preparation at least six months before their wedding date.
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The Preparation Process includes the following three components:
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FOCCUS, a premarital compatibility inventory
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a review of the results of the inventory
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sessions with a mentor couple
No wedding date can be confirmed until the FOCCUS is completed. The Pastor or the Marriage Preparation Coordinator will direct your preparation process.
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Please contact Molly or Fr. Doug at 452-6491.
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