ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH at 5th & Walnut, FREDERICK, CO 80530-0418 US - Marriage
Contact the parish 10 months previous to the date of your anticipated marriage.
The Archdiocese of Denver divides this period into proximate (the first several months) preparation. During this time, couples prepare for their sacrament through a manageable series of meetings and educational workshops. Here is an overview of the process:
Marriage preparation of registered, practicing Catholics is a 6 step process consisting of the following:
- Schedule an initial meeting with the parish priest. Be sure to schedule this appointment before booking a reception site.
- Complete a marriage preparation inventory (usually a FOCCUS test). This is a took to help you assess the strengthes of your relationship and areas that may need growth.
- Attend a one-day couple's workshop entitled God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage.
- The "life skills" session of marriage preparation is completed in one of the following ways: Catholic Engaged Encounter weekend, or a Diocesan "life skills" workshop.
- Natural Family Planning: Full course is required. Attending one class per month for four months completes instruction.
- Immediate Preparation. This period of preparation may entail a final meeting with your priest and a time to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It is also devoted to planning the wedding liturgy.
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