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Thanks for becoming the Marriage Prep Coordinator at your Parish. You play an indispensable role in connecting the engaged and mentor couples to the pastor and parish community.
Expectations:
Your role is to help the Pastor and help him guide the engaged couple through the new marriage prep framework. Your role is highlighted in 3 ways of support:
Clergy:- Help him collect all the required forms and make sure the engaged couple completes the 8 elements of marriage prep.
- Help the clergy prepare and schedule the Theology Discussion (step 5) with the engaged and mentor couple.
Engaged Couple:- Provide a smiling face and relational connection to the parish
- Review the relationship inventory with the engaged couple (step 2) - WATCH 1st Meeting with MPC Video here after login: https://witnesstolove.org/lesson/bonus-content/
- Welcome the engaged couple into the life of the parish at a Sunday Mass with Father (step 6).
Sponsor/Mentor Couple:- Review the 8 elements of marriage prep with the Engaged and Sponsor couples (step 2)
- Support the Sponsor couple in facilitating the Witness to Love program (step 3) in their home over 6 sessions.
Certification:
You will need to get trained in the 2 Endorsed Marriage Prep Programs (Witness to Love and Prepare-Enrich) before taking on the MPC role.
Watch Bonus Videos Here before Preparing a Couple
* Please don't hesitate to reach out to the Marriage and Family Office if you have any questions!
Resources:
New Framework for Marriage Prep Infographic - Download Here
Witness to Love Parish Renewal Plan Packet - Download Here
MPC Samples Emails to help with communication Word Document - Download Here
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