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Marriage Prep Workshops for Parish Leaders

Marriage prep workshop flyer with dates and details for clergy and lay leaders. Workshops cover guidelines, catechumenate, pre-marriage inventory, and training. Includes registration info and location at Pastoral Center, San Diego. Workshops run 6:30-8:30 PM.

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

 

Register

 

Questions? Contact John Prust (jprust@sdcatholic.org/858-490-8256) for more information.

Details

Date & Time:

November 6 - December 4

Organizer

Office for Family Life and Spirituality

Phone:

(858) 490-8256

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Venue

Pastoral Center

3888 Paducah Drive
San Diego, CA 92117 United States

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858-490-8200

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