Three to Get Married

Don’t just plan to get married... Prepare for a lifetime commitment!

This program provides engaged couples with a comprehensive marriage preparation weekend. The program utilizes a variety of seminars, discussions and private time to ensure that each couple is presented with the spiritual, emotional, psychological and cultural dimensions of Catholic married and family life. The program is presented by priests, trained psychologists, medical professionals, and experienced married couples.

Presentations include:

• The role of Christ in your marriage.
• How to more intimately love your spouse-- keys to a lasting relationship.
• The psychology of marriage, the impact of your partner’s family history on your marriage.
• Effective communication & conflict resolution.
• The sacramentality of marriage.
• Principle centered finance.

$195 fee includes course materials and meals.

Three to Get Married Dates:

All-Event Registration Form

Dates	Location	Registration
November 9-11, 2007	Holy Spirit Preparatory School, Upper School Campus, 4449 Northside Dr., Atlanta, GA 30327	cfdatl@yahoo.com
February 8-10, 2008	Mission Network Atlanta, 3240 Pointe Parkway Suite 200, Norcross, GA 30092	cfdatl@yahoo.com
April 25-27, 2008	Mission Network Atlanta, 3240 Pointe Parkway Suite 200, Norcross, GA 30092	cfdatl@yahoo.com
June 20-22, 2008	Mission Network Atlanta, 3240 Pointe Parkway Suite 200, Norcross, GA 30092	cfdatl@yahoo.com

Sample Weekend Itinerary:

Friday

 

6:00 PM           Happy Hour and Individual Interviews

6:45 PM           Weekend Introduction

7:00 PM           Sacramentality of Marriage

8:00 PM           Formation of Conscience

9:00 PM           Marriage, the Early Years

9:45 PM           Couple Introductions

10:00 PM         Ride Home – Work on Reflection Question I

 

Saturday

 

8:45 AM          Continental Breakfast

9:00 AM          How to Really Love Your Husband

                        How to Really Love Your Wife

10:00 AM        Break

10:15 AM        Questionnaire I

10:45 AM        Psychology of Marriage

I.  Male, Female, & Family of Origin

II. Communication

12:45 PM         Lunch

1:45 PM           Free Time

2:00 PM           Questionnaire II

2:30 PM           NFP Experiences, Information & Resources

3:00 PM           Medical Considerations of Natural Family Planning

4:00 PM           Break

4:15 PM           Reflection Question II & Questionnaire III

4:45 PM           Principle Centered Finance

5:45 PM           Ride Home:  Questionnaire IV

 

Day of Recollection – Sunday

 

9:15 AM          Continental Breakfast

9:30 AM          Marriage . . . "In the Beginning"

10:15 AM        Break

10:30 AM        Questionnaire V

11:00 AM        The True Meaning of Love

11:45 PM         Break & Questionnaire VI

12:15 PM         Lunch

1:00 PM           Roles of Husband and Wife

1:45 PM           Q&A with Father

2:00 PM           Wrap Up – Work on Weekend Evaluations

2:30 PM           Mass and Blessing of Engaged Couples

3:00 PM           Presentation of Certificates -- Conclusion

 

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