''For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part.''
For engaged couples preparing for marriage and for married couples facing problems who want to rediscover the joy of marriage.
St Clare's R C Church, Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, PR2 9HH
Mondays 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm
11 Sessions beginning Monday 11 January 2027
For more information contact Rory & Sian Martin 07930 249 203 sianmartin7@gmail.com
(There is no charge for this course)
11 January 1 Introduction of couples and catechists. Catechesis on Gospel - Marriage feast at Cana.
18 January 2 Questionnaire in small groups. Why do you want a Christian marriage?
25 January 3 What is faith? Questionnaire in small groups. Catechesis on faith and God’s providence in our marriages. Gospel from Sermon on the Mount.
1 February 4 The Good News. Questionnaire in small groups. Catechesis on our need for the Good News for our marriages.
8 February 5 Forgiveness. Questionnaire in small groups. Catechesis on mercy and forgiveness – essential for our marriages.
15 February 6 Penitential Liturgy. Buffet.
25 February 7 Experiences of the course so far. Questionnaire in small groups on the Marriage Rite.
1 March 8 Marriage as a sacrament, a covenant not a contract. The indissolubility of marriage.
8 March 9 Holiness of sexuality and openness to life - part one.
15 March 10 Holiness of sexuality part two – conjugal chastity and responsible parenthood.
Saturday 20 March 11 Catecheses including- the mission of the Christian family, the wedding ceremony and on the Eucharist (Mass). Celebration of the Vigil Mass for Sunday.