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- The Diocese of Sioux City expects SIX MONTHS of marriage preparation, beginning with your initial contact with your parish priest.
- Completion of the FOCCUS premarital inventory process is expected.
- Each couple marrying in the Diocese of Sioux City is required to complete one of the marriage prep options/classes listed below.
- Registering for marriage prep classes should occur after you have met with priest or deacon.
- Participation in an introductory Natural Family Planning (NFP) class is required.
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MARRIAGE PREP OPTION 1
1. FOCCUS Premarital Inventory-
Complete FOCCUS inventory and discuss results with priest or deacon.
2. Attend Marriage Preparation
This class explores the deeper meaning of the words “I Do.” In addition, we will discuss issues such as effective and loving communication, conflict resolution, and managing resources.3. Natural Family Planning(NFP)- The Diocese of Sioux City Marriage Prep program requires that each couple complete an introductory course in the method of their choice. These classes can take up to 3-4 months to complete.
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MARRIAGE PREP OPTION 2
1. FOCCUS Premarital Inventory-Complete FOCCUS inventory and discuss results with priest or deacon.
2. CatholicMarriagePrep.com (to fulfill Online Prep Cana Marriage Preparation Class attendance)
3. Natural Family Planning (NFP)-The Diocese of Sioux City Marriage Prep program requires that each couple complete an introductory course in the method of their choice. These classes can take up to 3-4 months to completeNOTE: Steps 1 and 3 from Option 1 are still required when choosing Option 2.
CatholicMarriagePrep.com
Choose Online pre-cana
Also available in Spanish at:
http://www.catholicmarriageprep.com/espanol
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Marriage prep Option 3
1. FOCCUS Premarital Inventory-
Complete FOCCUS inventory and discuss results with priest or deacon.2. Attend Marriage Preparation
Your local parish may have a sponsor couple marriage prep program available utilizing one of the programs we recommend: Beloved (Augustine Institute); Better Together (Dynamic Catholic); Living a Joy-filled Marriage (Ascension Press); One in Christ (Midwest Theological Forum); Transformed in Love (Pauline Books and Media); or Witness to Love: Civil Marriage Initiative (Verret).
3. Natural Family Planning (NFP)-
The Diocese of Sioux City Marriage Prep program requires that each couple complete an introductory course in the method of their choice. These classes can take up to 3-4 months to complete
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Contact Us
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Fred Shellabargerfredsscdiocese.orgDirector of Evangelization and Discipleship.
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