With the grace of God, the Marriage Preparation Program for 2019 included 19 couples; it was held over 6 weeks period in March and April for about 2.5 hours per week. The Program material included topics covering Foundations of Orthodox Christian Marriage, Four Foundational Laws of Marriage, His and Her Needs, Positive Communication, Conflict Resolution, Mental & Physical Health, Physical Intimacy, Financial Management and the Wedding Ceremony. The program included periods of split group focused discussion and Q&A for panel of married couples for sharing experience.
The program also included the Prepare & Enrich program that was completed by all couples. The Prepare & Enrich provides a report that combines the responses of the couple’s questionnaire and discuss the ten areas of their relationship; it identifies areas of strength and growth as well as offer certain exercises that help the couple to enhance their communication skill and relationship together. Each couple met with a certified facilitator to discuss the report in details and to have a more in depth discussion to assist them in working on their growth areas and recognize their strength areas.