Formal preparation of engaged couples is essential for married life. In addition to working with the priest or deacon officiating at the wedding, couples participate in one of two marriage preparation programs:
Sponsor Couples are Catholic married couples trained to “journey with” engaged couples as they prepare for lifelong commitment of marriage. Saint Vincent offers a process through which a selected married couple from the parish meets with an engaged couple over a period of several weeks. The setting is friendly and informal, while each engaged couple gets personal attention in reviewing the many facets of married life.
Sponsor couples utilize the marriage preparation guide “For Better and Forever” and can be scheduled by contacting Kristina Davies at kristina.davies@stvincent.edu, or 724-539-8629, x 19.
For Better and Forever books can be purchased as a set from Saint Vincent Parish.