SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE - QUESTION TIME
Question 1: How are the candidates prepared for the sacrament of Marriage? Couples who intend to marry are given instructions on Marriage by the priest and the catechist. The necessary canonical investigation before marriage is completed by the priest or catechist to determine whether there are any impediments, etc., which might affect the marriage taking place. The priest and the catechist will determine the length of the instruction necessary for the particular couple. The instruction can last as long as four months, depending on the religion of the couple and their knowledge of the basic faith. The instructions follow a syllabus which covers all aspects of marriage and Christian family life. Marriage encounters as a preparation for marriage last between three and four weeks. Question 2 : Is there a need to develop a uniform Pre-Cana programme at the deanery or parish level? It was suggested that an archdiocesan-wide programme would be most helpful in fostering good Chr...
