Marriage Preparation Options
Entering into marriage is one of the biggest decisions anybody makes in his or her lifetime. The Church strongly recommends that couples undertake some kind of formal preparation for marriage to help them understand the nature of marriage and the many human complexities of married life.
There are several options for marriage preparation available in the Archdiocese of Brisbane:
A couple can discuss these options with the priest who is officiating at their wedding.
It is advisable to plan to do the marriage preparation six months before the wedding.
There are several options for marriage preparation available in the Archdiocese of Brisbane:
- Pre-Marriage Education Group Courses and FOCCUS Program (individual Pre Marriage Education) offered through Centacare Brisbane
https://centacarebrisbane.net.au/marriage-and-relationship/pre-marriage-education/ - FOCCUS Program (individual Pre-Marriage Education) offered through Life and Human Relations 78-80 Musgrave Road, Red Hill (in the grounds of St Brigid’s Red Hill) http://www.lifeandhumanrelations.com/take-action/
- FOCCUS Program (individual Pre-Marriage Education) offered through Catherine Dodemont - Senior Clinical Counsellor, Mobile: 0413 623 162 or email: cdc.dodemont@gmail.com
A couple can discuss these options with the priest who is officiating at their wedding.
It is advisable to plan to do the marriage preparation six months before the wedding.