Preparing for Marriage Podcasts

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

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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Marriage Preparation Session Four with Veronica and Andrew Schoenmaekers.

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Marriage Preparation Session Four with Veronica and Andrew Schoenmaekers.

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 [...]

27 September 2021

Majellan Media

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Marriage Preparation Session Three with Veronica and Andrew Schoenmaekers.

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 [...]

13 September 2021

Majellan Media

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Marriage Preparation Session Two with Veronica and Andrew Schoenmaekers.

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 [...]

31 August 2021

Majellan Media

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Preparing for Marriage Session 1 With Andrew & Veronica Schoenmaekers

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 [...]

17 August 2021

Majellan Media

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