Marriage Preparation Course

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Marriage Preparation Course is for any engaged couple planning to give their marriage the best possible start. The course is also for couples who would like to explore the idea of getting married.

The course is based on Christian principles but designed for all couples with or without a church background. You do not need to be getting married in a church to come on the course.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

On The Marriage Preparation Course, you and your fiancée are seated near a few other engaged couples. Each couple’s privacy is respected as there is no group discussion and no requirement to disclose anything about your relationship to anyone else.  

The course will be set in a fantastic atmosphere. You will be served with a candlelit meal, coffee or tea and dessert in a romantic setting while listening to practical talks that are informative and fun, either given live or played on DVD. There is never any group work and you will never be asked to share anything about your relationship with anyone other than your partner.

Watch Matt and Joey's story as they share their experience of the course:

Over six sessions, the course will help you to:

• Recognise the importance of commitment
• Understand and appreciate your differences
• Learn the art of communication
• Resolve conflict
• Spend time together
• Recognise the influence of your family background
• Develop a good sexual relationship
• Talk about your goals, values and dreams

Marriage Preparation Course participants relaxing in the Main Hall

Marriage Preparation Courses during Covid-19 Lock-down

During this period of lock-down we will be running the course online. Please register your intent and we shall contactyou once plans have been finalised. The online courses will be FREE.

The Inforation Below is refers to pre-covid-19 courses only.

Marriage Preparation Courses for 2020

2020 Courses have been postponed until further notice

Please register and we shall let you know when we are beginning again

Are you resident in St Mary's Cathedral Parish? *	Yes  No
Have you spoken to a priest or deacon regards your forthcoming marriage? *	Yes  No
Have you begun the processing of your prenuptial documentation? *	Yes  No
If you are not a parishioner of St Mary's Cathedral Parish have you received written permission from your parish priest to attend the marriage preparation course at the Cathedral? *	Yes  No
Of the course dates listed above please indicate the date of the course you wish to attend *
Bride's first name *
Bride's last name *
Bride's address *
Bride's contact number *
Bride's email address *
Groom's first name *
Groom's last name *
Groom's address *
Groom's contact number *
Groom's email *
Where do you propose to be married? *
When do you propose to be married? (Day/Month/Year) *
Where do you attend Mass? *
Have you been married before? *	Yes  No
Please let us know if you have any special dietry or other requirements
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