Overview

Your Marriage, Liguori's new and exciting marriage-preparation program opens couples' hearts to the meaning and purpose of marriage, while it also nurtures the skills they'll need to live as one, from effective communication to understanding household finance. What does Your Marriage offer for the parish and leaders? Current, concise, and cost-effective to use Each topic is presented by experts in Catholic marriage and family life Supportive, with easy-to-follow direction in a leader guide Flexible in its format options The first section of the book covers the purpose and goals of Catholic marriage preparation and introduces best practices for hospitality, time management, and group formation. Bolded phrases and features point out key information and enhance reading. Also included are teaching tips, presentation helps, and supply lists that will help you to be an effective leader. Several format options, such as weekend retreats or 6-week programs, are provided to fit your preferred program model and schedule. Each session in Your Marriage is focused and concise so that your time together will be effective and purposeful. The chapter guides are the key to leading the Your Marriage program step-by-step, topic-by-topic. Each two-page overview contains: Key ideas from the chapter in the workbook Prompts to begin the video segment from the Program DVD Review and discussion tips to make sure your couples understand the material and allow you to transition into your personal narrative Tips for crafting your personal narrative Additional instructions, notes, and prayers Suggested times to keep things moving--on track and on time The Your Marriage Leader Guide also helps the leader to address comfortably more delicate teachings and situations, such as: Natural family planning Cohabitation Annulment and convalidation Interchurch and interfaith marriages Military marriages The Your Marriage program makes the journey to marriage one of joyful discovery, sharing, and growth. You can be confident that this program has the necessary ingredients to help couples build a strong foundation for lifelong marriage.

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The Your Marriage program by Liguori Publications offers prayerful reflections that help couples discern God's will while preparing for the celebration of the sacrament and for the commitment of a lifelong marriage. I am particularly grateful for the session on military marriages, which highlights effective methods for the couples entrusted to my pastoral care to foster a strong marriage. Couples using this resource will build a strong foundation of love centered on Christ and his Church.--Most Rev Timothy P. Broglio Archbishop for the Military Services (02/16/2016)

The Your Marriage/Tu Matrimonio program by Liguori Publications offers prayerful reflections that help couples discern God's will while preparing for the celebration of the sacrament and for the commitment of a lifelong marriage. I am particularly grateful for the session on military marriages, which highlights effective methods for the couples entrusted to my pastoral care to foster a strong marriage. Couples using this resource will build a strong foundation of love centered on Christ and his Church. -- (02/16/2016) Liguori's Sacramental Preparation Series, Your Marriage, includes important topics of interest for engaged couples to discuss as they prepare for their wedding and a lifetime of marriage. I appreciate the chapter that includes information on the four different temperaments and encourages couples to harmonize their differences and see the richness of their strengths as a unique couple. -- (03/23/2016)

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Deborah Meister is an editor for Bayard, Inc. and an author with years of experience in education and parish ministry. Her former positions include editor for Liguori Publications and coordinator of family life for the Archdiocese of St. Louis, where she helped develop a comprehensive marriage-preparation program. She is a certified CRE/DRE and pastoral minister and holds master's degrees in theology and literature as well as a graduate certificate in pastoral care. She continues to serve parishes and publishers, especially in the realm of faith formation, spirituality and devotions, and catechesis. Her works have been published in a variety of print, audio, and digital media. Deborah Meister is married and the mother of two adult daughters.

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