The Sacrament of Matrimony -- The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament. Catechism of the Catholic Church 1601
Marriage Ministry, thru God's revelation about the meaning and mystery of Marriage, seeks to inspire, inform, support, and strengthen the parish family, by offering training, assistance, and resources.
FOR YOUR ENGAGEMENT:
Marriage Ministry’s provides opportunities for enrichment to married couples in all stages of their marriages, as well as a parish-based marriage preparation alternative for engaged couples preparing for marriage in the Catholic Church.
The ministry encompasses:
--Marriage preparation: Ministry to the Engaged offered through the parish Sponsored Couple's Program. For Better & Forever by trained married couples who serve as mentors for engaged couples https://marriagepreparation.com/
Pre-Marriage
http://www.foryourmarriage.org/dating-engaged/marriage-prep-resources/
For Better and Forever
http://marriagepreparation.com/
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT:
--Couple Renewal Series: provides enrichment opportunities that encourage married couples to continue to grow in their love for each other and to faithfully live out their marriage vows in everyday life. Contact Jim and Lydia Dougherty [email protected].
--WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER - Designed to give married couples the opportunity to examine their lives together through a weekend experience that strengthens communication and intimacy skills and deepens understanding of God's plan for marriage. http://www.mesanantonio.org/
MARRIAGE IN CRISIS:
--Retrouvaille Program: offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship.
http://www.retrouvaille.org/dates.php?community=2030
For more information or to get involved, please contact Jim and Lydia Dougherty [email protected].