Preparing for Marriage
A Podcast series for those planning to marry in faith
Pre-marriage education programs aim to help couples build stronger relationships as they prepare for marriage – and a lifetime together!
They are designed to help couples to put relationship theory into practice and
learn how to:
explore their relationship’s strengths and differences
- find ways to grow their friendship
- build skills to navigate and manage conflict
- discuss the challenges that they may face and plan positive ways to respond
- think creatively about a vision for their future and the marriage they want to build
In these Preparing for Marriage Sessions Andrew and Veronica Schoenmaekers who have been married for 42 years share their experience as facilitators of the FOCCUS marriage preparation program for over 16 years.
These podcasts are a great resources for anyone considering marriage
Preparing for Marriage
Marriage Preparation Session Four with Veronica and Andrew Schoenmaekers.
byMajellan Media
In the final session of our marriage preparation series Andrew and Veronica wrap up the key points couples need to consider when preparing for the ‘big day’.
Marriage preparation is not about having all the answers but exploring the differences and having an opportunity to talk about these differences. Veronica and Andrew share some of the many varied situations they have come across in their 16 years of being with couples preparing for marriage and outline the key points all couples should be aware of when in a relationship.
Listen to the Podcast then get the book!
The book Your Wedding offers useful advice to engaged couples who want to marry in the Catholic Church. There is information on discussing future expectations with your partner, how to plan your wedding and what to expect on your wedding day. There is also a section with answers to questions that you may have wanted to ask but didn’t feel you could. Suitable for Catholics, those planning a mixed marriage and those wanting to get married in a Catholic Church. Click here for more information
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In the final session of our marriage preparation series Andrew and Veronica wrap up the key points couples need to consider when preparing for the ‘big day’. Marriage preparation is [...]
25 November 2024
Majellan Media
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In the third session of our marriage preparation series Andrew and Veronica outline how to identify and address the differences couples may have coming into a relationship. Some differences of [...]
25 November 2024
Majellan Media
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We continue our Marriage Preparation sessions with Veronica and Andrew Schoenmaekers. In Session 2 we cover key issues that couples need to consider and discuss prior to their marriage. Topics [...]
25 November 2024
Majellan Media
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Pre-marriage education programs aim to help couples build stronger relationships as they prepare for marriage – and a lifetime together! They are designed to help couples to put relationship theory [...]
25 November 2024
Majellan Media
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