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  • marriage preparation / Pláticas prematrimoniales

    • first-time marriage prep:

       
      • Bride and groom have both never been married before (and neither of you have children from previous relationships).

      The first-time marriage course in English is hybrid of online all day Saturday as well as Sunday morning, and in-person on Sunday afternoon.
       

    • Para novios comprometidos

      La novia y el novio nunca habían estado casados antes, (y ninguno de ustedes tiene hijos de relaciones anteriores).

    • download brochure:

      Front page of Marriage Preparation brochure.
    • "Listening to how our instructors had their problems and managed to improve was a big help...I knew some information already, but I appreciated hearing other people's stories."
    • remarriage or convalidation prep:

      • Bride or groom HAS been married civilly and are now having your marriage blessed in the Church; and/or
      • One or both of you have children from previous relationship(s); and/or
      • One or both of you have been widowed or had a previous marriage annulled.

      The remarriage/convalidation course in English is hybrid of online all day Saturday as well as Sunday morning, and in-person on Sunday afternoon.

    • Convalidacion del matrimonio civil en la iglesia, segundas nupcias

      • La novia o el novio se ha casado por matrimonio civily ahora tendrán su matrimonio bendecido por la Iglesia; y/o
      • Uno o ambos de ustedes tienen hijos de una o varias relaciones anteriores; y/o
      • Uno o ambos de ustedes han enviudado o han obtenido la anulación un matrimonio anterior.
  • register for 2023 marriage prep courses

    • Marriage Prep Registration
  • 2023 marriage prep course schedule

    • first-time marriage prep

      These courses, taught in English, are hybrid, with an online portion on Saturday and in-person session on Sunday afternoon:

      • 25-26February 4-5, 2022  - REGISTRATION CLOSED
      • April 22-23, 2023
      • May 20-21, 2023
      • August 19-20, 2023
      • November 4-5, 2023
    • remarriage/convalidation

      These courses, taught in English, are hybrid, with an online portion on Saturday and in-person session on Sunday afternoon:

      • March 4-5, 2022  - REGISTRATION CLOSED
      • June 10-11, 2023
      • October 21-22, 2023
    • evenings for the engaged

      Six to eight sessions held on weeknights. Date TBD.

    • para novios comprometidos

      Estos cursos, impartidos en Español, son totalmente presenciales para el fin de semana:

      • 28-29 de Enero, 2023 - REGISTRATION CLOSED
      • 29-30 de Abril, 2023
      • 23-24 de Septiembre, 2023
    • Convalidacion del matrimonio civil en la iglesia, segundas nupcias

      Estos cursos, impartidos en Español, son totalmente presenciales para el fin de semana:

      • 25-26 de marzo de 2023 - REGISTRATION CLOSED
      • 3-4 de Junio, 2023
      • 28-29 de Octubre, 2023
    • Noches de Preparación matrimonial virtualmente

      6-8  sesiones de dos horas comenzando en el mes de Junio por dos horas cada sesión. Parejas comprometidas o convalidación.
  • the importance of prep for your marriage

    • Marriage Prep in the Diocese of Oakland
      The Office of Marriage & Family Life prays for God's blessings in your marriage, as you plan for your future together. We hope to serve you effectively to make that future fulfilling before the wedding day and AFTER!


      Please give priority to this important preparation by completing our program AT THE LATEST six months prior to your wedding date. That way it does not become a last-minute exercise or a requirement you are unable to complete.

    • There are various options for marriage preparation in the Diocese of Oakland to meet the suggested minimum 20-hour requirement of marriage preparation. Your parish may have its own program, while the Diocese offers weekend sessions in English and Spanish. We also have Evenings for the Engaged for those whose work schedules require an accomodation. Although each program has a different format, all preparation includes the following content addressing those facets essential to a Christian marriage:

      • Developing communication skills
      • The permanence and exclusivity of your marriage commitment
      • Dealing with expectations
      • Family of origin
      • Becoming a family in the modern world
      • Sex in marriage - the Divine gift
      • God's Plan for marriage 
      • Understanding the Sacrament of Matrimony
      • 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 parish and the 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 is 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 priest/deacon (and possibly with a mentor-couple), 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.

  • marriage prep course Descriptions / pláticas prematrimoniales

    • First-Time Marriage Weekend / Pláticas Para Novios Comprometidos
      • This is a 2-day hybrid program* (since August 2021) for first-time marriages. It takes place on Saturday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday from 8:30 AM to  approximately 11:30 AM virtually and 12:45-5:00 PM LIVE (usually in Walnut Creek). You will spend the sessions in deep couple conversation, reflection, and prayer, as well as hearing from Marriage Team presenting couples. 
        Testimonial:
        “I think our bond grew stronger this weekend. We appreciated the discussions...It was great to get undistracted time together to talk deeply, openly, thoroughly..Helped strengthen my understanding of God in our marriage and what our love represents....I feel closer to God after this weekend because I feel closer to my fiance...”

        *
        Additional requirement to take at least an overview session on Natural Family Planning with one of our instructors. See list here.

    • Convalidation/Remarriage Weekend / Convalidacion del matrimonio civil en la iglesia, segundas nupcias
      • This is a 2-day hybrid program (since August 2021) for first-time marriages. It takes place on Saturday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday from 8:30 AM to  approximately 11:30 AM virtually and 12:45-5:00 PM LIVE (usually in Walnut Creek). You will spend the sessions in deep couple conversation, reflection, and prayer, as well as hearing from Marriage Team presenting couples.

        Convalidation
        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. Those couples missed out then on marriage preparation and the graces from the Sacrament of Matrimony.

        This is also the weekend for couples, where one or both of the individuals, have a child (children) together or from a previous relationship.

        Remarriage
        The Remarriage Preparation program is for those considering remarriage 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 with a view to living with a different person who may or may not have children. You are guided to have deep conversations from a new perspective.on familiar marital topics:

        • Values
        • Communication
        • Finances
        • Faith and Marriage
        • Sex and Intimacy (with a different partner)
        • Previous Marital History/ Blending Families
        • Sacramental 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.
        Testimonial:
        "Listening to how our instructors had their problems and managed to improve was a big help...I knew some information already, but I appreciated hearing other people's stories."

        If you need more information about the kinds of marriage prep covered in this combined course, please call 510-267-8392.

    • Evenings For The Engaged / Noches de Preparación matrimonial virtualmente
      • This program consists of several sessions. Each session meets generally on the same evening for six or seven consecutive weeks. The couple/couples leading the evening series will determine which day of the week the evening sessions are held, based on availability of all participants and whether it will be virtual, live, or hybrid.

        The sessions typically begin between 7 PM and end at approximately 10 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
        Call Mimi at 510-267-8392 to discuss or email her.

    • Pláticas Prematrimoniales
      • ¿Hablas Español?

        Si usted prefiere que el programa se presente enteramente en español, favor de llamar a Ana al
        510-267-8371 para inscribirse para ese fin de semana.

        Introducción a Preparación Matrimonial
        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.

  • questions? connect with us:

      • Mimi Streett
        Coordinator, Office of Marriage & Family Life
        510-267-8392
        mstreettoakdiocese.org
      • Jean Evans
        Office Manager, Faith Formation & Evangelization
        510-267-8357
        jevansoakdiocese.org
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