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Remarrying Couples Seminar 

Marriage Preparation Seminar for Remarrying Couples

Who Should Attend?

Couples, one or both of whom were married previously and plan to remarry, or couples that are living together for more than 5 years.  There are no restrictions as to church affiliation.  All couples participating in this program should be working with their parish priest, deacon or marriage prep. minister to fulfill all other requirements prior to marriage.

Diocesan Pastoral Center

400 E. Monroe Street 
Phoenix, AZ 85004

The seminar is designed as a marriage preparation program for couples that are living together for more than 5 years or for couples in which one or both parties have had a previous marriage which ended in death or divorce. This program tends to work best for more mature couples who have a strong commitment to Catholic Marriage.

This seminar is a team presentation by three remarried couples. It includes lecture, skill-training, small group and couple sharing. Some of the areas covered include:  

  • Communication
  • Conflict
  • Blended Family
  • Expectations
  • Sacramentality
  • Finances
  • Sexuality

This program fulfills the educational component of the Diocesan requirements for Marriage in the Catholic Church (excluding Natural Family Planning). The program consists of two sessions (Friday night from7:00pm to 10:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am to 6:00pm) and is offered at the Diocesan Pastoral Center. Sessions fill quickly, please make your reservations early so you will be able to attend the session that is best for you.

  

  • Upcoming Dates for 2009:
  • January 9 & 10, 2009
  • March 27 & 28, 2009
  • June 26 & 27, 2009
  • August 14 & 15, 2009
    • November 6 & 7, 2009
       

Fee for the Seminar: $135.00 (per couple)
For an registration form and an informational brochure,
please call Rosemarie Carreon  

 (602) 354-2356

 Registration Form

Please  mail Check or Money Order and registration form to: 
Diocese of Phoenix, Office of Marriage, Family Life
400 E. Monroe, Phoenix, AZ  85004-2336

 

 

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