Office of Family Ministries at 601 S. Jefferson Ave., Springfield, MO 65806-3143 US - Marriage Preparation Programs
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The Church, in her pastoral concern for couples preparing for marriage, wishes to reach out and demonstrate that these couples are indeed cared for and loved. The Diocesan Marriage Preparation Program is intended to be a process which will provide a period of reflection and preparation for this beautiful and challenging vocation.
Our diocese offers separate programs for first marriages and validations or marriages in which one or both of the parties have been previously married. Once the couple has met with their pastor, they will be scheduled into one of the following programs
First-time Marriage - This Marriage Preparation program consists of five, two hour sessions which are held once a week for five consecutive weeks. Each session must be attended in order to receive a Certificate of Completion. This certificate will be mailed to your pastor upon completion of the program.
Re-Marriage Seminar - If the couple wishes to have their civil marriage validated in the Church or if one or both parties have been previously married, a special one-day session must be attended. These sessions are held periodically throughout the year in Springfield and Cape Girardeau. Contact your pastor to begin this process and to be registered in the next scheduled seminar.
Hispanic Marriage Preparation
Materials are available for Spanish speaking engaged couples preparing for marriage in the diocese. Contact your pastor or the Family Ministries Office to obtain these materials.