To
be married at St. Mary Magdalen's,
either the bride or groom must be a
practicing Catholic, registered at this
parish for at least six months before
beginning the six month marriage
preparation, and regularly attending
Mass and participating in the life of
the parish. The only exception to this
rule is made for Catholic children of
registered and active parishioners who
live outside Camarillo and who are
practicing Catholics in their own
parish.
Preparation
for the Sacrament of Marriage begins at
least six months before the date of a
couple’s wedding.
The
focus of the preparation process is
two-fold — relational and sacramental.
Couples engage in a process of learning
about one another as well as acquiring
life-long habits and skills that will
help them build Christ-centered, strong,
healthy marriages.
Couples
also are invited to form a sacramental
understanding of marriage as the union
of one man and woman in Jesus Christ.
Engaged Encounter
Engaged
Encounter is a highly effective marriage
preparation program designed to meet the
needs of today’s engaged couples.
Engaged Encounter introduces couples to
a communication technique that they can
use effectively to foster a deeper
knowledge of each other. Each couple
comes to realize that marriage is a
sacrament and vocation and that God and
prayer are essential to a fruitful
marriage. Each person is also challenged
to review their decision-making process
and to examine their motives for seeking
marriage.
Topics
covered during the weekend include
self-awareness, human sexuality,
communication, decision making, Natural
Family Planning, marriage as a sacrament
and vocation, and more.
Please
contact the Parish Office for more
information & schedules.
