St. Ann’s Parish

Marriage Preparation Program

Schedule

Saturday: (8:30 AM to 4:00 PM)

• Welcome and introduction
• Opening Prayer
• Ice Breaker – Couples interview couples
• Presentation on “Communications”
• Presentation on “Expectations”
• Worksheet to be filled out and couple discussion
• Small group discussion of worksheet
• 5 minute break
• Presentation on “Adjustments to Marriage”
• Presentation on “Families Marry Too”
• Presentation on “Your Financial Future”
• Worksheets to be filled out and couple discussion
• Small group discussion of worksheets
• 5 minute break
• Presentation on “Moral Decision Making”
• Worksheet to be filled out and couple discussion
• Small group discussion of worksheet
• Presentation on “Sacrament of Marriage and the Spirituality of Marriage”
• “Faith Survey” to be filled out and couple discussion
• Small group discussion of survey
• Role play and discussion
• Lunch
• Write a love letter to your fiancé
• Candle Ceremony
• Movie: "Fireproof"

Sunday: (10:30 AM to 2:00 PM)

• Attend 10:30 AM Mass at St. Ann’s Parish
• Brunch
• Presentation on “Morality and Parenting”
• Worksheet to be filled out and couple discussion
• Small group discussion of worksheet
• Presentation on “What to do when it does not work out”
• Large group discussion of presentation
• Comments or questions from couples
• Couples share their love letters
• Song
• Fill out evaluation forms
• Blessing of the engagement rings in the chapel
• Presentation of “Course Certificates”