Pre-Marriage Course

What is it?

Light and Lifeoffers marriage preparation courses for people considering or planningmarriage. The aim of the course is to provide couples with the tools to build ahealthy marriage that will last a lifetime.

 

What does it involve?

Each eveningconsists of a short talk interspersed with exercises and questions for eachcouple to discuss. The course will cover various topics such as:

  • how to recognise and appreciate your differences
  • the art of communication
  • the importance of commitment
  • resolving conflict
  • spending time together
  • nurturing your friendship
  • making each other feel loved
  • developing a good sexual relationship
  • the importance of talking about your goals, values and dreams

The course isrun over five sessions, split as follows:

 

Session 1 - Communication

Effectivecommunication is essential for a strong marriage. Couples learn to recognisehow their communication is affected by their personality, their familybackground and their circumstances. They look at what it means to talk abouttheir feelings and practice listening to each other.

 

Session 2 - Commitment

Commitmentlies at the heart of the marriage covenant and is reflected in the marriageservice vows. Couples consider the meaning of these vows and then look at howto live out this commitment through making time for each other on a regular basis.They also discuss their relationships with parents and in-laws.

 

Session 3 - Resolving conflict

Conflict caneither destroy a marriage or strengthen it if handled well. Couples considerhow to handle anger, appreciate their differences, look for solutions togetherand practice forgiveness. Organising finances, a primary cause of conflict inmarriage, is also addressed.

 

Session 4 - Keeping love alive

Love must bedeliberately nurtured in a marriage. Couples do this through nurturing theirfriendship, discovering how the other feels loved and recognizing theimportance of developing their sexual relationship.

 

Session 5 - Shared values

Whileappreciating their differences couples need to agree on their goals and corevalues. They have the opportunity to discuss their priorities for the future,the roles they expect each of them to fulfill and how to build spiritualtogetherness.