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Holy Matrimony is a grace-filled encounter with God, and a way to holiness. As such, preparing for marriage is about more than planning the wedding, so at Central Essex County Catholic Family of Parishes, we take seriously our role in preparing couples for not only their wedding day, but for a lifetime of grace-filled marriage. There are many aspects needed for a healthy and holy marriage:
- The spirituality of marriage
- Having an openness to life
- Relationship dynamics
- Communication
- Conflict management
- An understanding of the various stages of marriage
- An exploration of differences and potential areas of conflict
- Insights into the importance of faith and a faith community
All of these ingredients are built into our marriage preparation retreat at Holy Name of Jesus parish. Couples meet with Fr. Seejo to begin the process, set the date, and register for our Marriage Preparation Retreat. Our Marriage Preparation Retreat is run twice a year, once in the Spring and once in the Fall. Our prayer is that this preparation helps our couples to be a light and an example to the world. Ideally, arrangements for Marriage should be made one year in advance of the wedding date. Please contact Fr. Seejo to begin this process.