Category Archives: Matrimony

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. [...]