Marriage Preparation
Couples interested in marriage should contact Fr. Ray Atwood to set up an appointment to begin the process of preparation. 319-283-3743
After the initial meeting and required paper work, couples take the FOCCUS, a compatibility inventory, and then they are assigned to a sponsor couple for a series of meetings to review different areas that the team feels are important for the individual couple. Couples are also given access to the video series "FORMED" and required to view assigned videos from home on marriage. This allows the couples to accept part of the preperation for marriage without having extra meetings. All couples are also required to attend one of the Marriage Preparation Programs sponsored by the Archdiocese. (Other meetings or expectations are required depending on the individual situation.) Preperation and planning for the wedding day takes place after the couple have spent time devoted to the direct preperation for a life of marriage together.
For more information, contact Fr. Ray Atwood, (Pastor) 319-283-3743