Marriage Preparation

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Engaged Couple Seminars throughout the Diocese

NH Catholic Engaged Encounter Weekends

• Emotional closure of the first marriage.
• Expectations and key issues of the new marriage.
• The blending of children and families.
• Continuing relationships among extended family members, community and the Church.

Couples who have participated in a Thinking About Remarriage Workshop found “hearing real life experiences from couples who have been there” very helpful.

Date: May 15, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: St. Pius X Parish Center, Manchester, NH
Contact: Office of the Sacrament of Marriage, (603) 669-3100, Ext. 173

Download the Thinking About Remarriage registration form

FOCCUS

FOCCUS (Facilitating Open Couple Communication and Study) is an internationally used inventory designed to provide engaged couples and those working with them a personalized profile of what is needed in their marriage preparation process. It is both a starting place for couple discussion and a map of what issues need time and attention, affirmation or problem solving.

Designed to help couples learn more about themselves and their unique relationship, FOCCUS is not a test, nor is it meant to be a predictor of marital success or failure. It is a tool to help couples identify and work through issues before marriage.

The Diocese of Manchester offers FOCCUS training for clergy, pastoral associates, and couples invited by their pastor. Deacon Mark Hobson, a certified trainer of FOCCUS facilitators will present the sessions. Those trained are then able to assist in administering the FOCCUS inventory. For more information, contact Pat Gabree at the Office of the Sacrament of Matrimony at 669-3100, ext. 172.

Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Location: Diocesan Administration Building, Manchester, NH
Contact: Pat Gabree, Office of the Sacrament of Marriage, (603) 669-3100, Ext. 172

Message from Bishop McCormack on Marriage
Required Documents for Getting Married in the Catholic Church Seminars for Couples Special Circumstances - Marriage Preparation Celebrate your commitment Enrich your commitment Proclaim your commitment Considering a Christian Marriage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thinking About Remarriage Workshop
“Thinking about Remarriage” is a daylong program for couples (where one or both were previously married) who are thinking about marriage or who are engaged to be married. Sponsored by the Diocese of Manchester, and presented by a Catholic priest and couples who have remarried, this program helps couples take an in-depth look at and discuss major issues related to remarriage, e.g.: