Archdiocesan Marriage Preparation Topics
| Sacrament of Marriage | Family Life |
| Couple Communication | Conflict Resolution |
| Introduction to Natural Family Planning | Expectations and Adjustments |
| Sexuality | Spirituality |
| FOCCUS Pre-Marriage Inventory for couple communication and understanding |
Open Pre-Cana Conferences: These workshop-style group programs are open to any couple. Take the FOCCUS pre-marriage inventory to facilitate communication and understanding. Priority is given to couples from the hosting parishes and programs fill up six to nine months in advance, so inquire promptly at the Archdiocese Marriage and Family Enrichment, 410-547-5417. $70/couple
Schedule of Open Pre-Cana Programs
Registration Form for Open Pre-Cana
Sponsor Couple Program - This program is available only at parishes with trained sponsor couples, so inquire about availability at your parish. A married couple from your parish is trained to guide you through your preparation course, using the FOCCUS pre-marriage inventory to facilitate communication and understanding. Meet with the sponsor couple at their home. Register directly with your parish.
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Remarriage Preparation - This program is available only at parishes with trained remarriage sponsor couples, so inquire about availability at your parish. Includes FOCCUS and meetings with a sponsor couple. Topics are the same as Sponsor Couple, with additional attention to stepfamilies and other special issues of remarrying couples. For more information and to inquire about small-group remarriage preparation, call 410-547-5417. Register directly with your parish.
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Parish Pre-Cana Programs - Your parish may offer a group program open only to parishioners. Check with your parish about this option.
Register directly with your parish.
