Special PreCana is recommended for couples if one or both are at least 30 years of age or older; or for those who were previously married, or for couples who have a child or children from their relationship, or for couples who are living together, or are civilly married for less than six months. (If a couple has been civilly married for more than six months, we recommend a Marriage Encounter Program.)This class utilizes the dynamics of regular PreCana, but more emphasis is placed on the areas of married life to which the more experienced couple can relate.
This is a one-day Saturday class led by a trained married couple that is held at a variety of parishes. Through short talks, sharing of the facilitator's own experiences, group exercises and personal reflection, engaged couples are guided through topics useful for a successful future marriage. Some of the topics presented are: the changing nature of marriage, personal growth, and couple adjustment, mutual decision-making, the elements of effective communication, conflict management, intimacy and sexual expression, financial planning, sacramentality, goal setting, the extended family, and interfaith marriage. After you take the class you will receive a monthly enewsletter with articles and information for couples in their first year of marriage.
The class starts at 9 AM and ends at 4:30 PM. There is a one-hour lunch break. This fulfills the Catholic marriage preparation requirement in the Archdiocese of Chicago. You will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the day. Register here.
What couples have to say about Special PreCana:
This program was informative, thought-provoking, and spiritually enriching.
Lots of energy; everything flowed and nothing was boring.
I just would like to thank the presenters for such a great day. God bless you and your families.
Personable, funny, educated and they are a beautiful example of a marriage that works.
The presenters gave us “real” solutions. They didn’t force us to believe there is only one way to answer a question. They were awesome!
Honest about not always seeing eye-to-eye but trusting God to provide strength to move forward.
Talking about personal prayers and the importance of faith.
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