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There are various options for marriage preparation in the Diocese of Oakland. Although each program has a different format, all preparation includes similar content addressing those facets essential to a Christian marriage:- Developing communication skills
- The permanence of your marriage commitment
- Dealing with expectations
- Family of origin
- Becoming a family in the modern world
- Sex in marriage - the Divine gift
- Presence of God in your marriage
- Enrichment opportunities
Every engaged couple has concerns for the future. You also have goals, promises, and dreams you wish to attain. The priests, deacons, and other individuals in your Church want to help you prepare well to meet those goals, keep those promises, and live out your dreams well-equipped to face the pressures placed on married couples today.
There's a lot of effort that goes into planning the wedding day. We believe though that your effort in preparing for THE MARRIAGE---in your parish, with your deacon/priest, and with our program--is essential to ensuring your marriage lasts 'till death do you part.' That and the help you receive from the Church and the grace of the Sacrament.
Please give priority to this important preparation by completing our program at the latest three months prior to your wedding date. That way it does not become a last-minute exercise or a requirement you are unable to complete.
We pray for God's blessings in your marriage, as you plan for your future together and hope that we can serve you effectively to make that future fulfilling...before the wedding day and AFTER!
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Contact Us
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Mimi StreettMStreettoakdiocese.orgCoordinator, Office of Marriage & Family Life
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Jean Evansjevansoakdiocese.orgOffice Manager
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marriage prep course descriptions
- Resident Weekend
- Commuter Weekends
- Evenings For The Engaged Sessions
- Convalidation
- Re-Marriage
- Pláticas Prematrimoniales
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(TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19)
Resident weekends are those programs where you spend the weekend at a retreat house. Your rooms and meals will be provided.P.R.E.P. Resident Weekend
The weekend programs:
- Begin at 7:00 PM on Friday night and conclude with Mass at approximately 4:30 PM on Sunday
- Give each couple private time to discuss their reflection about the topics presented
- Require that you stay the entire weekend (although there are sometimes options for commuters who must be present during the entire program.)
- Are presented by a trained team.
- Have about 25 couples attending.
Schedule and Fees
TBA
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In-person marriage preparation courses are temporarily suspended due to COVID-19.
A commuter weekend is just that — a weekend where you commute back and forth each day. This is a two-day program taking place on Saturday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The P.R.E.P. commuter program addresses the same topics of married life as the P.R.E.P. resident weekend. This year most of these weekends will be held in Concord at a diocesan facility.2020 Schedule and Fees
Commuter Weekend: February 8-9, 2020, Walnut Creek $300
Commuter Weekend: April 25-26, 2020, Walnut Creek $300
Commuter Weekend: May 30-31, 2020, Walnut Creek $300
Commuter Weekend: July 11-12, 2020, Walnut Creek $300
Commuter Weekend: October 3-4, 2020, Walnut Creek $300
Commuter Weekend: December 5-6, 2020, Walnut Creek $300
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This program consists of six sessions. Each session meets on the same evening for six consecutive weeks. The couple leading the evening series will determine which day of the week the evening sessions are held, based on their availability.
Please contact Laura at (510) 267-8395 to schedule.
The sessions are facilitated by a specially-trained married couple and are usually held in the married couple's home. Two to six engaged couples will attend the in-home sessions with you. It is extremely important that each couple attends all six sessions.
The sessions typically begin at 7:30 PM and end at approximately 9:45 PM. The necessary materials are supplied, and the following topics are covered:
- Family of Origin
- Marriage Today
- Communication in Love
- Finances
- God and Marriage
- Sexuality in Marriage
- Conflict Resolution
- Sacrament of Marriage
Schedule and Fees - $300 per couple
Please contact Laura Windham at 510-267-8395 to register.
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This program is designed for those couples who are married civilly and now wish to marry in the Church. Some couples, because of differences in religious background or, a sense of distance from the Church at the time of their marriage, or due to complicating family situations, were married civilly or in some other manner that did not meet the Catholic Church's legal requirements for a valid church marriage.
This is also the weekend for couples, where one or both of the individuals have a child (children) together or from a previous relationship.
The Church's intention is to provide couples with a sufficient understanding of Catholic Christian marriage to enable them to enter into marriage with integrity and knowledge. If you are interested in learning more, please call 510-893-4711 or see below for Convalidation Weekend Program dates.
2020 Schedule and Fees
Convalidation: March 28-29, 2020, Walnut Creek $300
Convalidation: August 1-2, 2020, Walnut Creek $300
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The Re-Marriage Preparation program is for those considering re-marriage after death/divorce of a spouse or for those entering marriage for the first time with someone who has been married before. The following topics are discussed:
This is also the weekend for couples, where one or both of the individuals have a child (children) together or from a previous relationship.
- Values
- Communication
- Finances
- Faith and Marriage
- Sex and Intimacy
- Previous Marital History/ Blending Families
- Sacramental Marriage
This program begins Saturday and Sunday at 8:30 AM and concludes at 5:00 PM. If you need more information, please call 510-893-4711.
Schedule and Fees
Remarriage: March 28-29, 2020, Walnut Creek $300
Remarriage: August 1-2, 2020, Walnut Creek $300
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¿Hablas Español?
Si usted prefiere que el programa se presente enteramente en español, favor de llamar a Jean Evans al 510-267-8357 para inscribirse para ese fin de semana.
March 21-22, 2020
Platicas Pittsburg $300
July 18-19, 2020
Platicas Pittsburg $300
November 14-15, 2020
Platicas Pittsburg $300
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Introducción a Preparación Matrimonial
Querida pareja comprometida,
Esta información explica la variedad de opciones disponibles para la preparación matrimonial ofrecida por la Diócesis de Oakland. Aunque cada programa tiene un formato diferente, toda la preparación incluye un contenido similar que incorpora facetas esenciales para un matrimonio cristiano:
- Desarrollo de habilidades de comunicación
- Permanencia del compromiso matrimonial
- Como convertirse en una familia en el mundo moderno
- El sexo en el matrimonio - un don divino
- La presencia de Dios en su matrimonio
- Oportunidades de enriquecimiento
Toda pareja comprometida tiene preocupaciones sobre su futuro. También tiene metas, promesas y sueños que desea alcanzar. Los sacerdotes, diáconos y otros representantes de su Iglesia quieren ayudarle a prepararse para conseguir sus metas, cumplir sus promesas y vivir sus sueños con la ayuda de herramientas que les permitan, como pareja, responder de la mejor manera a las presiones que aquejan la vida matrimonial actual.
Reconozco el esfuerzo que implica planear una boda. Sin embargo, creo sinceramente que su participación en nuestro programa de preparación matrimonial será un recurso duradero que le ayudará a mantener su relación mucho más allá del día de la boda.
Le invito a que le de prioridad a esta importante preparación, completando el programa prematrimonial por lo menos tres meses antes de la fecha de su boda, para que esta experiencia no se convierta en un ejercicio de última hora.
Por favor póngase en contacto con la Oficina de Vida Familiar tan pronto como sea posible, ya que se atiende primero a la parejas que se registran con suficiente anticipación. Oramos por las bendiciones de Dios en su matrimonio, mientras planean su futuro juntos y esperamos poder servirles efectivamente para que su futuro sea enriquecedor.
Sinceramente,
Mimi Streett
Coordinadora de Matrimonios y Vida Familiar
Departamento de Evangelización y Catequesis
510-267-8371
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Lugares y Fechas
March 21-22, 2020
Platicas Pittsburg $300
July 18-19, 2020 - REGISTRO CERRADO
Platicas Pittsburg $300
November 14-15, 2020
Platicas Pittsburg $300Favor de referir a las parejas a Sandra Martinez a 510-267-8371.
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