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Marriage Preparation and Family Enrichment
The following areas come under the auspices of Marriage Preparation and
Family Enrichment:
- Pre-marital assessment and preparation for Marriage;
- recruiting and training Marriage Preparation Couples;
- Journey (Prayer) Couples;
- Marriage Enrichment Groups;
- individual, relationship, and family education and counseling, as well as counseling referrals;
- Family Life Resource Library and support materials.
Annual Renewal of Marriage Vows
All married couples are invited to renew their marriage vows annually in the language of their choice in February on a weekend near Valentine's Day. Watch the Sunday bulletin for the day and time.
After the Mass, babysitting is provided to encourage couples to go out for a fun
evening.
Marriage Preparation Introduction
The premarital assessment which includes FOCCUS (a dialogic instrument) and
Keirsey Temperament Sorter (a personality instrument) and/or other appropriate
instruments are administered monthly on Thursday evenings (7-10 p.m.) at Hurley Hall (the rose-colored building
at the SE corner of the parish parking lot). Follow-up review sessions are
appropriately scheduled. Registration is required. After speaking
with your priest, engaged couples should call the parish office at (352) 372-3533
to register.
Please use the following link to see the full document of important and
timely information about
Marriage Preparation.
Bible Readings for Weddings
Singles' Relationship Orientation
This orientation is based on the nationally acclaimed How to Avoid Marrying a
Jerk (Jerkette) Program. It is offered in two parts and provides a planned
approach to increasing the likelihood of safe and close relationships that might
potentially lead to marriage. Watch the Sunday bulletin for dates.
Young Married Group
This gathering provides a sense of small community for couples married for
ten or fewer years. It is an opportunity for socialization and marriage
education. The gatherings occur once a month, on a Friday evening. Watch the
bulletin for dates and themes.
Care Givers' Support Group
This group meets bi-monthly on a Friday evening for a potluck dinner and
support for professional and family care givers of elderly parents, adult
spouses or children. Resources and encouragement are available routinely. Watch
the bulletin for dates and times.
Individual and Couples' Counseling
Arrangements for appointments can be made by calling 352-372-3533.
Links
The Diocesan Center for Family Life - www.dcfl.org
Enabling couples to register for Engaged Encounter and Pre-Cana online.
Diocesan Marriage Renewal -
www.diocesanmarriagerenewal.org
Marriage Magazine - www.marriagemagazine.org
The magazine that celebrates couples and supports marriage relationships.
The Association for Couples in Marriage Enrichment - bettermarriages.org
An organization that promotes enrichment opportunities and resources that strengthen couple relationships.
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