ARCHDIOCESE OF BOSTON MARRIAGE PREPARATION

DATES/TIMES   

Friday, October 1st from 6:30 PM - 9:45 PM

Saturday, October 2nd from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

YOU HAVE THE OPTION OF ATTENDING EITHER IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY. PLEASE CHOOSE WHICH OPTION YOU PREFER ON YOUR REGISTRATION.

FOR THOSE ATTENDING IN PERSON: Our current plan is to offer pre-packaged snacks and beverages on Friday evening. Saturday, there will be boxed lunches and beverages.

IF YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND VIRTUALLY: Your workbooks will be mailed to the bride's residence. We ask that all attending virtually keep your cameras on during the presentations. 

Should Covid restrictions tighten, we will switch the workshop to solely virtual and mail you the workbooks. We will notify you of any changes approximately 10 days prior to the workshop. 


FEE

$195 workshop fee is due at registration. The fee is the same virtually vs in person. There will be a $40 non refundable fee for cancellaions within 14 days of the workshop. If you are in need of financial assistance, please email us. 

LOCATION

Pastoral Center

 66 Brooks Drive

Braintree, MA 02184


CONTACT

Kathryn Griffin | Family Life Consultant

kgriffin@rcab.org

617-746-5758

iBuild a solid foundation on Jesus Christ for a life-long & loving marriage by: 

  • Deepening your awareness of God’s presence in your life and His role in your marriage. 
  • Discovering how your personality and upbringing can affect a relationship. 
  • Acquiring tools to strengthen your marriage and enhance intimacy. 
  • Learning practical skills for great communication.
  • Setting realistic expectations and learning the steps to manage them well.
  • Exploring the four types of love and their impact.
  • Gaining a deeper understanding of marriage as a vocation and a sacrament. 
  • Reflecting on the vows and the covenant you will make with each other. 
  • Looking at your financial attitudes and expectations. 
  • Reflecting on God's design for spousal love and the role that fertility awareness methods play in planning a family.
  • Listening to the experience and wisdom of married couples.
  • Taking some time to reflect and discuss your shared life ahead. 

Comments from previous participants:


“A must have. Fantastic. I would strongly recommend to all couples getting married.”

“It was fabulous! We truly enjoyed both days and really grew as a couple. 

“This program was fantastic! Very thought-provoking and great topics for discussion.”

“The program was excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Every measure taken to make us as comfortable as possible was greatly appreciated and helped a lot.”