by Agape Catholic Ministries | Jul 10, 2024 | Marriage Prep
When it comes to planning and preparing for your wedding day, the sacrament of marriage (and a lifetime together) the list of tasks, to-dos, and choices to make, can often leave you feeling overwhelmed. We’re not just talking about napkin colors or veil length or...
by Michelle C. Martin | Mar 11, 2024 | Marriage, Marriage Prep
Why does the Catholic Church make us do marriage preparation? If you’re getting married in the Catholic Church, you’ve likely heard about Pre-Cana, also known as, “Marriage Preparation!” I’ve known a lot of couples getting married in the Church. Some are...
by Michelle C. Martin | Jul 18, 2023 | Marriage, Marriage Prep
Am I Ready To Get Married? Was I ready to get married? Halfway through my engagement, I had a startling realization: I did not feel ready to get married. I Googled, why do people not feel ready to get married? The results varied, but all centered around things like...
by Michelle C. Martin | Nov 29, 2022 | Church, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Society
Pre-Cana gives future spouses an opportunity to “test” their compatibility before they commit for life. A few years ago, author Sarah Swafford gave a talk at my university’s Catholic Center. She spoke, of course, about a lot of amazing things. But one idea...
by Michelle C. Martin | Oct 21, 2022 | Church, Marriage, Marriage Prep, Parenting, Questions, Society, Teachings
In the last two years, I’ve known a lot of engaged and newly married couples. Everyone has their own attitude about Catholic Marriage Prep (Pre-Cana) and NFP. Some are enthusiastic and see it as a perfect “practice round” for their marriage while others...