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Marriage Preparation Program

 Marriage Preparation Program at St  Charles

 

Couples will meet with the priest or deacon for a series of appointments to discuss, complete, and/or review the following:

  • Establish the date and time of your wedding and discuss the overall Preparation Program in detail.
  • Complete the necessary paperwork.
  • Complete the Focus Program, which is designed to explore key areas of your relationship.  
  • Discuss the results of your Focus Program.
  • Discuss the liturgical celebration of marriage (including music questions).
  • Enroll in a Marriage Preparation Program.  Listed below are the six programs approved in the Archdiocese of San Francisco (click on the links for more information about the programs):


“Engaging the Heart” Menlo Park 

“Saturday for Engaged Couples” San Francisco 

“Marriage for Life” San Francisco

“San Francisco Catholic Engaged Encounter” (two day program) 

“Catholic Family Movement” – San Rafael 

Online Marriage Prep