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SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
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To develop Sacramental Preparation
ministries beginning with, Pre-Cana the preparation of
engaged couples to live the Sacrament of Marriage within,
and through, the Catholic Christian Community. This preparation
is required for all Catholics who intend to get married,
even if the marriage is at a non-Catholic church. The priests
of the parish are happy to answer specific questions about
Church theology, policies, and practices on marriage.
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| Activities: |
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Pre-Cana facilitators perform
the following duties: writing and critiquing presentations,
conducting Pre-Cana for the parish in April and October,
acquiring materials for the workshops, hosting the Pre-Cana
workshops, listening to engaged couples’ hopes and
fears, attending workshops presented through the Family
Life Office, reading about Christian marriage, and praying
for life-long marriages. Any couple, married at least one
year, interested in this ministry, and a member of the
parish, is welcome to join. Interfaith couples are both
needed and welcome.
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| Background: |
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At St. Matthew Parish, we have
always sought to prepare people for the sac aments. This
preparation has taken many forms over the years. Presently,
the only ministry in this category is Pre-Cana.
We hope to develop other opportunities to serve in the
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| Responsibilities: |
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Pre-Cana is responsible for: Recruitment
of facilitators; training and preparation of the facilitators;
Pre-Cana preparation of the soon to be wed couple; scheduling
and hosting of sessions as required; and maintaining procedural
documentation relating to this ministry. |
| Commitment: |
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The length of service for this
ministry is typically two years. The parish reimburses
volunteers in this ministry for all workshop expenses,
baby-sitting expenses, and costs of materials. No dues
are required for this ministry.
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