The Joy-Filled Marriage program is offered in two parts which must be taken on two separate Saturdays: Life-Skills for Couples, and Marriage as Sacrament. Both programs are simultaneously offered at the Chancery on the Saturdays listed below. Both need to be attended in order to receive the marriage certificate, which will be given after attendance of the second part, Marriage as Sacrament.
Part I: Life-Skills for Couples
- Intro: Life-skills based on virtue
- Discovering and uniting your goals
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Resource Management
- Intimacy: Prayer and Sexuality
Part II: Marriage as Sacrament
- Love in a fallen world
- What do we truly desire?
- To what are you saying “I do”? – The basics of Marriage in the Church
- Set up for success
- Sustaining intimacy for a life-long marriage
- Practical benefits of Natural Family Planning
What are the times of the workshops?
9:00am to 4:00pm
Where is the Joy-Filled Marriage program offered?
2401 Lake Park Dr. SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
What should we bring?
Just yourselves and a light sweater or jacket if you have a tendency to get cold.
What if we are unable to attend the program together?
The program is designed for couples to work together throughout the day. For couples who find themselves separated by distance, there are other options for your pastor to consider such as: www.catholicmarriageprep.com
How much does it cost? How do we register?
The Joy-Filled Marriage program is $160.00 per couple. Each Saturday is $80. Registration is done online and will charge $160 upfront for both workshops. An automated email with hyperlinks to register for part 2 will be generated after registering for part 1. There is no charge associated with part 2 registration. The number of registration spots are limited each month, so please register early.
Who do we contact if we have questions or need further information?
- Call or email Daniel West at dwest@archatl.com or 404-920-7631.
- Call or email Patrick Metts at pmetts@archatl.com or 404-920-7643.
Joy Filled Marriage Flyers
2024 Marriage Preparation Workshop Schedule Flyer
The program is grounded in Church documents, influenced strongly by the Theology of the Body, and ties in sound Catholic psychology applied to marriage and relationships.
Last Updated: January 3, 2024
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This two-Saturday workshop is designed for engaged couples preparing for marriage in the Catholic Church.
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This two-Saturday workshop is designed for engaged couples preparing for marriage in the Catholic Church.
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Daniel West
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This two-Saturday workshop is designed for engaged couples preparing for marriage in the Catholic Church.
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Organizer
Daniel West
(404) 920-7631
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This two-Saturday workshop is designed for engaged couples preparing for marriage in the Catholic Church.
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Organizer
Daniel West
(404) 920-7631
