Everything You Wanted To Know About Marriage Prep

Film Focus: In this episode of Coffee Talk, Fr. Brad discusses what a Catholic couple can expect when they are preparing for Matrimony. He lays out the five typical steps a couple must go through to properly prepare themselves for the Sacrament of Matrimony. He closes the video by explaining why a Catholic should choose a Catholic marriage ceremony over a civil marriage.

Text Focus: Pages 112-114

Discussion Questions:

1. What are the five steps to marriage preparation? List and explain each step.
2. Why is the marriage preparation program 6-months long?
3. What is a marriage preparation inventory? What is its purpose?
4. What are some of the reasons why Fr. Brad lists that people choose not to get married in the Catholic Church?

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