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                            The Marriage Preparation Course

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                              The Marriage Preparation Course is for any couple that want to develop foundations for a healthy marriage that will last a lifetime.

                            Unless otherwise stated the course usually takes place on a Friday evening and Saturday in the Main Hall at 16 Huntly Street.

                            The dates for the next course are as follows:

                            Friday, 10th February, 2012 **                                              6pm - 9pm
                            Saturday, 11th February, 2012                                        9.00am - 5pm

                            Friday, 11th May, 2012                                                            6pm - 9pm
                            Saturday, 12th May, 2012                                                 9.00am - 5pm

                            Friday, 10th August, 2012                                                       6pm - 9pm
                            Saturday, 11th August, 2011                                            9.00am - 5pm

                            Friday, 9th November, 2012                                                   6pm - 9pm
                            Saturday, 10th November, 2012                                      9.00am - 5pm

                            ** February Marriage Preparation Course will take place in the Hall of St Francis of Assisi Parish Church, 231 Deeside Gardens,
                                                                                       Mannofield, Aberdeen AB15 7PR

                            During the course you will have the opportunity, as a couple, to discuss and explore the following topics with one another. Please be aware that there will be no group discussions and you will not be asked to share the outcome from any exercises you do, other than with your partner. Single people whose prospective marriage partner lives abroad will be invited to form a group for discussion of the topics.

                            Topic 1: Communication
                            Topic 2: Commitment
                            Topic 3: Conflict
                            Topic 4: Keeping Love Alive
                            Topic 5: Shared Goals & Values
                            Topic 6: Teaching of the Church on the rights and obligations of marriage

                            To cover the cost of the courses, there will be a charge of  £50 per couple and  £35 for single people.

                            Please confirm attendance as soon as possible to the Course Coordinator. You will find a contact form below for your use.

                            Please supply the following details in the "comments" box of the Contact Form before submission: 

                            a) Name of bride - address and contact no.

                            b) Name of groom - address and contact no.

                            c) Where will you be married?

                            d) Date of marriage.

                            e) Have you approached a priest/deacon in order to arrange your marriage?

                            f) Which course do you wish to attend?

                              Marriage Preparation Course

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