The Sacrament of Marriage is the cornerstone of Catholic family life.
The Diocese provides Marriage Preparation to build relationship skills and healthy married sexuality and to complement your parish's sacramental ministry. After meeting with parish leaders and completing the FOCCUS Inventory, talk with them about which programs will better help you prepare to live the Sacrament of Marriage.
View marriage preparation website
Contact Information:
Sheila Re
(920) 272-8283 | Click here to contact Sheila
Seminar Classes
TRANSFORMED IN LOVE marriage preparation classes help engaged couples strengthen the practical skills needed for a lifelong happy, healthy and holy marriage.
Couples will:
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Discuss positive communication skills, finances, families of origin, and ways to protect and empower their marriage.
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Hear stories, presentations, and insights from experienced married couples.
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Have time for private reflection and conversation throughout the day.
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Learn the beauty of living the Catholic vision of marriage as a covenant for responsible parenthood, including a healthy option called Natural Family Planning (NFP).
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Listen to committed Catholic couples (with a background in NFP) share scientific and medical research, personal stories, prayer
Upcoming Event Registration Details
Marriage preparation classes will be held on two consecutive Saturdays and attendance on both days is required. Classes run from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, cost is $200 per couple. Pre-registration is required.
Please contact Sheila Re at (920) 272-8283 or click here to contact Sheila via direct message if you have any questions.
2/1/2025 & 2/8/2025 / St. John Parish, Antigo / 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Register here
5/16/2025-5/18/2025 / Daytime Retreat / Norbertine Center for Spirituality/ Fri. 7:00 pm – 9:00; Sat. 9:00 am – 6:00 pm; Sun. 8:00 am – 3:00 pm/ registration coming soon
9/12/2025-11/15/2025 / Weekend Retreat / Camp Tekakwitha, Shawano / Fri. 7:00 pm to Sun. 3:00 pm / registration coming soon
11/8/2025 & 11/15/2025 / Prince of Peace, Green Bay / 8:30 am – 5:00 pm / registration not available yet
Transformados en Amor prepara a las parejas comprometidas y a quienes están casados por lo civil y buscan una convalidación para construir una base sólida para su unión sagrada y de por vida; una unión cimentada sobre Jesucristo.
“Transformados en el amor” los ayudará a:
- Comprender la naturaleza del matrimonio y el impacto que su carácter sacramental puede tener en los cónyuges, la familia y la sociedad
- Aprender habilidades y herramientas prácticas para ayudar con una comunicación saludable y una buena gestión de las expectativas
- Participar en ejercicios de construcción de relaciones para desarrollar una fuerte conexión entre los cónyuges
- Escuchar de primera mano las experiencias de otras parejas casadas
Fechas presenciales e inscripión
Las clases presenciales son cuatro domingos consecutivos. Se requiere asistencia a las 4 clases juntos como pareja. Entrevista con el sacerdote o alguien que te esté preparando para el sacramento del matrimonio antes de inscribirte en las clases. Se require registro.
Sábado 23 de Noviembre de 8:30am a 5:30pm; Domingo 24 de Noviembre de 8:30am a 5:30pm; / Parroquia San Felipe, Green Bay /Inscribirse en este enlace
Marzo 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025 / SS Peter & Paul Parish, Green Bay / 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Agosto 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025 / SS Peter & Paul Parish, Green Bay / 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Octubre 19, 26, Noviembre 2, 9, 2025 / SS Peter & Paul Parish, Green Bay / 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Puede descargar una copia del formulario de registro aquí: muy pronto
Preguntas:
Para más información, por favor comuníquese con la Oficina de Vida Familiar al 920-272-8315 o envié un correo electrónico a oficinadevidafamiliar@gbdioc.org
Online Option | Opción en línea
While in-person sessions are the preferred method to complete marriage preparation, the online option is available for those couples who are separated by distance, have challenging schedules, or those with limited alternatives. The online marriage preparation option is at the discretion of the couple’s pastor. Please consult with the pastor or deacon preparing you for marriage before enrolling in an online course. If you have questions, please contact Sheila Re at (920)272-8283 or click here to email.
Si bien las sesiones en persona son el método preferido para completar la preparación matrimonial, la opción en línea está disponible para aquellas parejas que están separadas por la distancia, tienen horarios difíciles o aquellas con alternativas limitadas. La opción de preparación matrimonial en línea queda a discreción del pastor de la pareja. Consulte con el pastor o diácono que lo prepara para el matrimonio antes de inscribirse en un curso en línea. Para más información, por favor comuníquese con la Oficina de Vida Familiar al 920-272-8315 o envié un correo electrónico a marriageministries@gbdioc.org
English Online Option Opción hispana en línea
Natural Family Planning
Trained certified instructors teach a variety of methods for you to learn the tools to effectively and naturally plan your family in accord with God's plan for marriage.
Natural Family Planning Brochure
Natural Family Planning Website
Pope Francis | Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia ('Joy of Love')
Pope Francis on April 8, 2016, released his apostolic exhortation on love in the family -- "Amoris Laetitia" (Latin for "The Joy of Love"). Pope Francis wrote the document after the Vatican hosted synods in 2014 and 2015 examining issues and pastoral challenges related to family life attended by Catholic bishops and invited laity from around the world.
The document, with its positive and hopeful tone, has been called a love letter that invites all people to continue growing in love. The pope calls on the church and its ministers to understand people regardless of where they are in life and to accompany them without judgment, integrating them into the life of the church.
Bishop David Ricken has encouraged Catholics to read "Amoris Laetitia."
Amoris Laetitia ("The Joy of Love") |
Amoris Laetitia ("La Alegría del Amor") |