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For Deacons and PriestsForms, checkoff lists, diocesan policies and training guidance needed navigate the mechanics of marriage preparation -
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Material in this section are intended to provide Priests and Deacons with the forms, checkoff lists, diocesan policies and training guidance needed navigate the mechanics of marriage preparation. The Theology of Marriage is not covered here.
Engaged Couples can follow the link to "For Engaged Couples" to begin navigating materials intended for your marriage preparation.
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Resources and documents
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Some Clergy like to use this guide. From the “Diocese of Biloxi Marriage Preparation Policy,” effective 1 January 2020. The Couple Guide lists the steps engaged couples can expect during their marriage preparation in an easily tracked chronological order. Spaces are included so dates can be easily recorded as each step is completed.
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For Priests and Deacons who have officiated at many weddings, a “Short Checkoff List,” may be all that you need as you prepare your couple.A simple check off list to track a couple’s progress in their marriage preparation.
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To help clergy who are “first timers” and for those who only occasionally officiate at weddings.The “Step-by-Step” guide includes web links, roadmaps and other information to track and guide a couple’s progress in their marriage preparation.
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Check out the Official Diocesan Marriage Policy here.
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Talking Points list questions frequently asked by engaged couples during initial meeting/s with clergy.
Included are “draft” answers you might consider. Talking Points also provides some guidance on prayer and the overall process.
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FOCCUS (Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding, and Study) is a Premarital Inventory Assessment. It is NOT a test. It IS a tool to help couples explore aspects of their future marital relationship.
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The Diocese of Biloxi requires all engaged couples to attend Natural Family Planning training as part of their overall marriage preparation program.
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A Sponsor Couple Program is a proven and effective “peer-to-peer” method used to assist engaged couples prepare for marriage. Peer-to-peer refers to an engaged couple interacting with a married couple. The priest or deacon will match the engaged with an appropriate sponsor couple.
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Necessary form to document the required pastoral care, sacramental records, marriage preparation, affidavits, and permissions needed for a couple’s marriage file.
It is intended to assist in ensuring all necessary documentation and requirements are completed before the celebration of marriage.
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This form is used by the priest or deacon to conduct and document the Prenuptial Investigation of a couple preparing for marriage.
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ENGAGED ENCOUNTER WEEKEND RETREATSEngaged Encounter Weekend Retreats are a chance for engaged couples to step away from the busyness of wedding planning and spend meaningful, private time preparing for marriage. Couples explore their relationship through five key themes: The Family We Grew Up In, Sacramental Marriage, Communication, Intimacy – More Than Just Sex, and Values.
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