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Preparation for
the Sacrament of Marriage
Saint Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis all recognised the need for a Pre-Marriage Catechumenate.
Saint Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis all recognised the need for a Pre-Marriage Catechumenate.
It has three stages, beginning in early childhood and extending into the early years of married life. The Catechumenate model is not a new programme, but the revival of an ancient formation process, birthed in the era of early church persecution.
It has three stages, beginning in early childhood and extending into the early years of married life. The Catechumenate model is not a new programme, but the revival of an ancient formation process, birthed in the era of early church persecution.
In practice, it invites parents to have many intentional, well-timed conversations with their adolescents over the years, giving their understanding of the sacred nature of Marriage time to deepen and mature. Homegrown provides specific activities that complement these conversations. Along the way, it also serves as a genuine form of marriage enrichment for families.
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