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Saint Mary Cathedral facilitators work with couples during the marriage preparation process to provide this opportunity to better understand the teachings of the Catholic Church within the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.
Saint Mary Cathedral Retreat Information:
Friday - July 8, 2022 (6:30-8:30pm) & Saturday - July 9, 2022
(9am-5:30pm)Part 1 - Topics are presented within the context of a Catholic marriage are:
- Marriage and Faith
- Marriage and Communication
- Marriage and Sexuality and
- Marriage and Stewardship
*Couples must complete ALL 4-SESSIONS to obtain a certificate of completion.
Part 2 - While we will have a session on sexuality, we will not be doing an NFP (Natural Family Planning) introduction this time. Therefore, you should participate in this free online NFP introduction. If you already taking NFP classes on your own, you can bring or send us a certificate or document that you have completed at least the introductory class.
To fulfill the requirements of the Diocese of Austin, Part 1 and Part 2 are required.
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Pre-requisite: Couples must complete and review with your preparer, the Pre-Marital Inventory,(FOCCUS or PREPARE/ENRICH), prior to registering for this retreat.Outside of Saint Mary Cathedral : Couples preparing not preparing at Saint Mary Cathedral:- Your preparer must send an email to approve your registration.
REGISTERING
1) APPROVAL must be obtained from your preparer
before registering:
Are you being prepared at Saint Mary Cathedral?YES - speak with the Sacrament Coordinator at
Saint Mary Cathedral
NO - your parish must submit permission for you to attend by emailing weddings@smcaustin.org stating that
you have/will complete the online inventory review
before the retreat
2) Complete information below and submitStep 3) PAY Registration Fee of $95 - Pay here
You'll need this infomration to complete the payment process:
Fill in the boxes as follows....
a. GIFT TYPE: Give One Time
b. FUND: Wedding Fees
c. MEMBERSHIP STATUS: Visitor
b. MEMO: Bride last name/Groom last name - date of wedding (i.e. 3/242023)
c: AMOUNT: enter 95.00 at the top of the page
Follow prompts TO COMPLETE and submit
the submitter will receive an emailed receipt - FORWARD EMAIL TO
ysaldana@smcaustin.org
DO NOT SEND A PHONE SCREEN SHOT - IT MUST BE THE RECEIPT EMAIL YOU RECEIVED