Clergy, deacons, and lay leaders involved in marriage preparation are invited to attend one or all sessions of our marriage prep ministry workshop series. These workshops are intended to provide formation for marriage prep leaders in the areas of ministering to, accompanying, evangelizing, and providing pastoral care to engaged couples during the marriage preparation process.
On November 6, we will take a birds-eye view of marriage preparation, exploring general principles, best practices, and the what/why behind the paperwork. On November 13, we will discuss the marriage catechumenate and do a deep-dive into the recent Vatican document, Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life. On November 20, we will offer a basic overview of the FOCCUS (and ReFOCCUS) pre-marriage inventory. The series will take a break for Thanksgiving and conclude on December 6 with a Witness to Love training.
Again, all are invited to attend one, two, or all four sessions. Those who attend all four sessions will receive credit from the Diocesan Institute for the equivalent of S130 Marriage Formation.
Workshops
Nov. 6: Marriage Prep Guidelines & Best Practices
Nov. 13: The Marriage Catechumenate
Nov. 20: The FOCCUS Pre-Marriage Inventory (Administering and Facilitating)
Dec. 4: Witness to Love training
Questions? Contact John Prust (jprust@sdcatholic.org/858-490-8256) for more information.
