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    Welcome to the Marriage
    Preparation Process for the
    Diocese of Rockville Centre!

     
     

    Quick Links

     

    Register online for Marriage Prep Weekends

    2007-2008
    Marriage
    Preparation
    Booklet

    Natural Family
    Planning

     

    First things first: Your local parish is always the best choice in sacramental preparation. We encourage you to check with them and inquire about their Marriage preparation process. If there is no program at your local parish, then please read on about our diocesan program.

    You will find a variety of marriage preparation programs to suit various needs and schedules. You have the option of either registering and paying online or if you prefer, download our Marriage Preparation Booklet and registration form. In either case, please make sure to read the Marriage Preparation booklet thoroughly as it contains important information and dates.

    Our hope is that you realize your role as a future married couple within the Church community and through this sacramental preparation, understand that growing in faith, hope, and love is essential to a truly happy, holy, and lasting marriage.

    Each process listed below addresses some realities of being married such as communication and listening skills, intimacy, family of origin, forgiveness, conscience formation, vocation of Christian marriage, covenant of marriage and natural family planning, among others.

         
     

    FOCCUS

    In addition to the above listed Marriage Preparation Program all engaged couples are expected to attend two FOCCUS sessions before attending a Marriage Preparation Program. FOCCUS is a self-assessment tool designed to assist couples in learning more about themselves and each other. It consists of a series of questions that can foster greater communication for couples as well as highlight topics that couples need to address. There is no additional charge for FOCCUS if you are registered for the Diocesan Marriage Preparation or Engaged Encounter. Please be sure to select a FOCCUS option in addition to Marriage Preparation. Both partners must attend both sessions of FOCCUS as well as the entire marriage preparation process selected.

    Marriage Preparation Schedule

    Natural Family Planning, Please contact the Office of Faith Formation.

    FOCCUS Schedule, Both partners must attend both sessions.

     
         
       

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