Matrimony

Matrimony Preparation Companion

Matrimony preparation helps a couple pray, speak honestly, and follow parish and diocesan preparation with reverence.

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Local preparation

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Best for

Engaged couples
Mentor couples
Parish marriage preparation

Parish checklist

Contact parish before setting final plans
Confirm preparation timeline
Ask about required documents
Bring prior marriage questions to the parish

Prayer practice

Pray together briefly each week for charity, chastity, honesty, and fidelity.

Preparation path

Begin with the ParishMeet parish requirements and timeline before making assumptions.First stepPractice Honest ConversationDiscuss prayer, family life, finances, conflict, children, and faith.During preparationPrepare the LiturgyKeep the sacrament and worship at the center of wedding planning.Before celebration

Role-based checklist

Contact the parishAsk about timing, preparation process, documents, and liturgy planning.spouse / parishBegin praying togetherChoose a short weekly prayer that is honest and sustainable.spouse / prayerName important topicsSet aside unrushed conversations about Catholic marriage and shared life.spouse / conversationBring eligibility or annulment questions to the parishDaily Oratory does not decide freedom to marry or annulment questions.all / parish

Reflection prompts

How is Christ inviting us to love each other as a vocation, not only an event?For couplesWhat prayer rhythm can our future home actually keep?For couples

Prayers

Prayer for an Engaged Couple

Lord Jesus, teach us patient love, honest speech, faithful sacrifice, and joy rooted in you.

Other preparation companions

Continue with nearby sacramental formation when it helps your parish conversation.

Baptism

Parents

Baptism Preparation Companion

A calm companion for preparing for Baptism with parish guidance, prayer, and family reflection.

Preparation supports

Parents preparing a child for Baptism, Adults beginning parish preparation

Open companion

First Communion

First Communion families

First Communion Companion

A family-centered companion for preparing for First Communion with reverence and gratitude.

Preparation supports

Children preparing for First Communion, Parents and families

Open companion

Confirmation

Confirmation candidates

Confirmation Companion

A companion for Confirmation preparation rooted in the Holy Spirit, discipleship, sponsor support, and mission.

Preparation supports

Confirmation candidates, Parents

Open companion