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Congratulations on your engagement! You are approaching one of the most important days of your lives, as you stand and
commit your lives to each other.
As you look forward to that day, take advantage of every opportunity to help you prepare for your marriage. Marriage is
a commitment that must be undertaken with careful, thorough preparation. The programs listed on this website are among the most carefully designed marriage
preparation programs available today. We wish you well as you begin your lifelong commitment to each other.
A Reflection for the Engaged
-From the Marriage Preparation and Resource
Guide of the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago
It is not unusual for young adults to
critically evaluate the significance of the religious faith in
which they were raised and to question its meaning. Some
sociologists refer to this phenomenon as "losing one's
religion and gaining a faith." This is a process that is
not completed in an instant but unfolds over time. It is
understandable that you may not have completed this process at
this point in your life. However, because you have asked to be
married in the Catholic faith, it is important that you
consider what role a strong active faith life will play in
your life in the years to come. click here for full
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Archdiocesan
Marriage Preparation Programs
The Archdiocese of Chicago offers programs designed for engaged couples
to meet different needs. The programs offered are: PreCana,
Special PreCana, Marrying with Stepchildren PreCana and
Discovery Weekend.
Through group discussions, exercises,
and presentations, engaged couples are stimulated to concentrate more intensely on the many facets of married life. Some of the topics presented are:
the changing nature of marriage, personal growth, and couple adjustment, mutual decision-making, the elements of effective communication, conflict management,
intimacy and sexual expression, financial planning, sacramentality, goal setting, the extended family, and interfaith marriage.
One day programs are from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30
p.m. Fee is $180 per couple.
The Discovery Weekend program is either a one night or
two night program and the fee is $295 per couple.
For more information call 312.751.8201
or e-mail cana@archchicago.org
or to register go to: www.familyministries.org
The Marriage Ministries pre-marital seminar, for engaged couples or those
considering marriage. The seminar is designed to complement, not replace, a pastor's pre-marital counseling.
Seminar Topics include:
- How personality differences can enrich
your life
- How showing appreciation deepens your
relationship
- How to talk together in a way which
strengthens your relationship
- How to resolve conflict in a way which
brings you closer together
- How to deal with each other's "Hot
Buttons"
- How to create a mutually satisfying
sexual relationship
- How to understand male-female differences
- How to develop spiritual depth in your
marriage
- How to monitor your progress in creating
a successful marriage
- How to recognize "danger signs"
and get help if you need it in the future
Programs are on a Saturday from 9 am to 4:30 pm.
Fee is $120 per couple.
For additional information or to register go to: www.marriage-ministries.com,
or call 708-280-3148;
708-383-6585
Email dgcater@earthlink.net
These workshops are held at Willow Creek Community Church located at 67 E. Algonquin Road, South Barrington ,Illinois
If you're dating, contemplating marriage or engaged, this six-week seminar provides
you with an opportunity to deepen and strengthen your relationship while offering an interactive
energetic small group experience. Relational skills are presented through practical teaching,
drama, video and music. It's a great opportunity to meet other couples in the same life stage and build friendships. Cost is $90.00 per couple (Sign up 30 days before your class starts and save $10.00 on registration.) Cost includes refreshments and workbook.
Fridays from 7:00 -
9:30 p.m. October 3 through November 7, 2008
For additional information or to register for a workshop go to: www.willowcreek.org/marriage, or telephone the Marriage Ministry at
224. 512.1011.
Designed to assist couples preparing for marriage and newly
married couples bringing two financial households together.
This workshop offers instruction on: God's perspective on
money, debt reduction, budget development, and building a
relationship through finances.
Friday and Saturday, November 14 and 15, 2008
Fridays from 7:00
– 9:30 pm
Registration and Snacks at 6:30 pm, Workshop begins promptly
at 7:00
Saturdays from 8:30 am
– 1:00 pm
Continental Breakfast at 8:10 am, Workshop begins
promptly at 8:30 am
Workshop costs $40.00 per
couple.
For additional information or to register for a workshop go
to: www.willowcreek.org/marriage,
or telephone the Marriage Ministry at 224. 512.1011.
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