Joy-Filled Marriage, Certification Course

Joy-Filled Marriage offers a comprehensive approach to marriage preparation that covers not only the sacramentality and theology of marriage, but the practical life skills necessary to live out the rich Catholic vision of marriage.

Note: Purchase of this product grants immediate access to the online study program! If you've already purchased access, view the study here.

This online course will help participants:

• See the significance of their call to married life
• Appreciate what the Catholic Church teaches about marriage, and why
• Embrace the gift of grace that makes a lifelong, joy-filled marriage possible
• Learn the sound principles upon which successful marriages are built
• Discover more about themselves and each other
• Recognize topics of importance in their relationship, identify shared goals, and set concrete plans to build a joy-filled marriage

Prior to Purchasing This Course:

• Meet with the priest or deacon who will oversee the wedding and obtain permission to use this course to satisfy diocesan or parish requirements.

• Confirm a wedding date with the Church.

Course Requirements & Expectations:

• Purchase the course (one per couple, not individual) and receive a confirmation email from “noreply@notify.thinkific.com”.

• Please add “noreply@notify.thinkific.com” to your email contacts to whitelist all our course-related emails to you. Please also check your spam, junk and promotions folders if you are not finding our emails in your inbox.

• Use the Express Link in the confirmation email to gain access to watch session videos and digital materials, including Life Skills for Couples, God’s Plan for Love, and the Couple’s Journal. You can purchase physical books by clicking here and adding the Couple’s Set to your cart.

• Schedule time together to complete the 8-10 hours of self-paced portion of this program at least 60 days prior to your wedding date.
  

• You will receive a link to download and/or print your certificate of completion at the end of the course.

Sessions:

Life Skills for Couples:
1. An Introduction to Life Skills for Couples
2. Discovering Your Marriage Mission and the Role of Virtue
3. Communicating Love – Learning and Respecting Love Styles
4. Resolving Conflict – The Art of Loving Amidst Challenges
5. Building Happiness – Managing Your Time, Money, and Energy
6. Fostering Intimacy in Marriage – Sexuality and Prayer

God’s Plan for Love:
1. God’s Plan for Marriage “In the Beginning”
2. Christ Restores God’s Plan for Marriage
3. To What Are You Saying, “I Do”?
4. Where the Words of Your Vows Become Flesh
5. The Beauty of Openness to Life
6. Living God’s Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage

For more information, call 610-873-2017 or email jfmlive@ascensionpress.com.