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God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage


Overview & Schedule of Classes 2008

This one-day couple's workshop is taught by a certified instructor and offered throughout the archdiocese.

God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage explains the timeless wisdom of Catholic teaching on God's plan for marriage. God wishes to shower upon spouses the joy of sharing in his love. In the face of so much marital unhappiness in our world today, it makes sense to turn to God, the author of marriage, to rediscover his plan for a joy-filled, lasting marriage.

The morning session, Catholic Faith & Your Marriage, provides an overview of biblical teaching on marriage and explains the meaning and importance of the commitments made in the exchange of vows. The afternoon session, Sacramental Sexuality, draws from the scriptural foundation already laid to present the beauty and goodness of God's plan for sexual union, explaining the whys behind the whats of Catholic teaching.

Time

Most classes are held on Saturdays and begin at 9:00 a.m. Depending on the size of the class, couples can expect to finish between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m. Classes are also held on consecutive weekdays from 6:30p.m. to 10p.m. Pre-registration is required for all classes. Classes fill up well in advance.

Dates and Locations for Saturday classes (Register online)

January
 
5John Paul II Center, Denver
19John Paul II Center, Denver
26Sacred Heart of Jesus, Boulder
February
 
2
John Paul II Center, Denver
9St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Ft. Collins
16John Paul II Center, Denver
March
 
1
John Paul II Center, Denver
8
St. Peters, Greeley
15
John Paul II Center, Denver
29
St. Mary's Littleton
April
 
12
John Paul II Center, Denver
May
 
3
John Paul II Center - Denver
17
John Paul II Center - Denver
31
Holy Name, Steamboat Springs
June
 
7John Paul II Center - Denver
July
 
12
Our Lady of Peace, Dillon
August
 
16
John Paul II Center - Denver

Dates and Locations for Weekday classes (Register online)

February
 
21& 28
John Paul II Center, Denver (6:30 p.m. -10 p.m.)
May
 
29 & 5
John Paul II Center, Denver (6:30 p.m. -10 p.m.)
July
 
17 & 24
John Paul II Center, Denver (6:30 p.m. -10 p.m.)

Cost

$80 per couple (includes lunch, workbooks and text book). Please note that in cases of real financial need, scholarships are available.

To download your Scholarship Form, please click here

 
 
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