The Remarriage Preparation Process
First,
couples meet with their priest or deacon.
Next, they take the Prepare-Enrich MC or Customized
online inventory to identify their strengths and growth areas
Then, they normally -
- Attend the CANA II process if they have stepchildren or
- Attend PREP Pre-CANA if no stepchildren
they may also benefit from
- Meeting with a trained Couple Minister
Remarrying couples have unique
needs and are at a higher risk of marital trouble or breakup (>60%).
They need and deserve quality marriage preparation.
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Cleveland Diocese Marriage Policy -
Special sensitivity should be shown to couples preparing for
remarriage. Special preparation programs --Cana II Pre-Cana programs
and Cana II Couple Ministry-- address issues unique to remarrying
couples and are strongly recommended. Remarrying couples should not
be made to attend programs designed for those entering a first
marriage.
In all cases of previous marriage (where either a declaration of
nullity or death certificate is required), those involved in
marriage preparation should focus on the obligations of the parties
to pre-existing relationships, particularly to children from a prior
marriage.
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The CANA II Remarriage Preparation Process is -
- For couples where one or both
have been previously married and/or
- Where one or both will be a stepparent to the other spouse's dependent
children.
- Designed to address the unique issues of remarriage and
stepfamilies.
- A Saturday 8:30 AM to 5 PM session.
- And two additional sessions on stepfamily life.
Click for latest CANA II Events>
Couples who will not be
stepparents to children 18 or younger and where one or both were
previously married may find the PREP relationship skills pre-cana day
more suitable for their situation.
Click for latest PREP trainings>
Questions?
Contact
Carol Petro
216-334-2975 or
Bill Boomer
216-334-2971
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What attendees found most valuable-
- The 5 Languages of Love - very interesting and helpful
-Blending families and the different dynamics involved
- Parenting styles and techniques
- Very good program, I learned many more parenting skills.
- Insight it gave me...Shows I'm doing this the right way in progressing
with my stepchild.
- I have never been married before so I really enjoyed the couples part
on Saturday. I also learned a lot about how to deal with
stepchildren and benefitted from it.
90% would recommend this
program to others!
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