December 14th, Manuel and Luningning, Vallejo, CA: "I felt transformed overnight."
Him: "This prep made us aware that We need to work harder in knowing our faith. I was awed (for lack of a better word). I felt transformed overnight in the way I look at the seriousness of man & woman relationship in the context of marriage."
Her: "I feel I've grown up spiritually and I've learned new ideas on how to relate to others and how I can effectively relate to my husband. It's worth giving up a few hours of a good night's sleep. I find forgiveness cards valuable. It made apologizing easier to do."
Both: "The meaning of the sacrament of matrimony came alive. This course had taught us that reliance on God is the only way to live life free of worries. We feel we've been enriched by doing these assignments."
December 15th , Sammy and Benedicte, Westminster UK, "It was really convenient to do it online, whenever we wanted, in total privacy and confidentiality"
Him: “it helped us a lot to build our future together and to make sure we agree on important topics, to think about the potential issues our couple might face in the future and the great things we will build together”
Her: “This preparation was very useful to strengthen our relationship and understand the role of God in our couple, I also understand a lot more my role as a wife and why this will truly change our relationship”
Both: “This preparation course covered all we wanted to know and it was really convenient to do it online, whenever we wanted, in total privacy and confidentiality”
December 16th, Charles and Stella, Sacramento, CA: “What a wonderful experience that truly brought my fiancé and I together.”
Him: “I appreciated the amount of knowledge that was rendered and the instructors manner of teaching.”
Her: “It reminded me why the sacrament of marriage is so sacred and cherished in the church.”
Both: “What a wonderful experience that truly brought my fiancé and I together.”
December 17th, Alejandra and Jose, Lafayette, LA: “Thinking about our life in the future like 20 years ahead made us excited.
Him: “It made us see things in a different light and opened up our minds to new possibilities.It made me see that [I’m not] as close to God as I thought and how much work I need to do to achieve that closeness I want.”
Her:“I appreciated the time the instructors’ time and effort they put into answering and explaining everything and making the effort to make us feel like friends.”
Both:“We talked about issues that we normally don't bring up like things that might break up a marriage or things we might encounter later in life. Thinking about our life in the future like 20 years ahead made us excited. We are glad and grateful to have participated in this course.”
December 18th, Jeffery and Lisa, Edmonton, Canada: “The feedback was very much appreciated, especially given how detailed and thorough it was.”
Him: “The content was very good and substantive. The feedback was very much appreciated, especially given how detailed and thorough it was.Some of the theological content was very good to be reminded of and brought into focus.”
Her: “I thought this course was excellent. It was very thorough and provided a solid foundation for understanding marriage as a sacrament.”
Both: “Overall we thought the course was excellent and provided the basic catechesis that so many people lack, but is necessary to fully experience and appreciate the sacrament, and would (hopefully) call many back to the church. We have told the people involved in marriage prep in our parish how thorough and sound the teaching is, and how happy we were with it.”
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