Author Archives: André Parreira

How should marriage catechumenate be carried out with couples who arrive at the “last minute”? What can the parish do to prevent this?

The marriage catechumenate is not merely a series of recommendations for couples to live their [...]

What is the ideal validity period for the Marriage Catechumenate certificate?

Some parishes establish a validity period for the Marriage Catechumenate or the Preparation Sessions for [...]

How can dating couples be drawn to the Marriage Catechumenate?

Before answering, I must stress that this is not a new guideline, but one that [...]

May dating couples participate in the Marriage Catechumenate?

The answer is not only that they may, but that they should! The most recent [...]

Which topics and activities are indispensable in the Marriage Catechumenate?

I understand that this question refers to the Proximate Stage, which is still commonly known [...]

Should the Marriage Catechumenate provide guidance on Family Planning?

Before answering, we must better understand the expression “family planning.” It began to be used [...]

Should the parents of engaged couples be involved in the preparation for Marriage? What would be the ideal moment for that?

I have received several questions on this matter. The participation of parents is very important [...]

Who can assist in the marriage preparation?

Family ministry and other apostolates in support of families can often involve the faithful who [...]

Should a couple who has been living together for decades also take part in the Marriage Catechumenate?

This is a frequently asked question. To answer it, we must consider that all couples [...]

Topics of sexuality in the marriage catechumenate: is it necessary to have specialists?

During formation sessions, I often notice that this is a recurring question among pastoral agents. [...]