Training and Support for Parish Facilitators

Training for Marriage Preparation

• the Family Ministry Office can provide training for new or experienced teams at the parish level
• a yearly workshop is offered in the Diocese so teams have updated information
• for parishes looking to form a new team, an introductory session is available for possible members prior to their committing to be facilitators
• many resources are available through the office on any topic relating to marriage preparation. (Contact Teresa Hartnett at 905-528-7988 ext. 2250)
  

Training for Prepare-Enrich

•  Teresa Hartnett will train facilitators on the Prepare-Enrich (Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding and Study) instrument
• Prepare-Enrich can be facilitated by priests, deacons or lay individuals
• Prepare-Enrich is both well received and very successful in motivating couples to look at their relationship and find areas of strength and areas in need of further development.
• training  for Prepare-Enrich can be done in a group or individual session
• on-going support for facilitators is available through the Family Ministry Office

On-going Support is Available

• for marriage ministry teams looking for updated programs and/or information
• by providing retreats or marriage enrichment for team leaders as requested
• to provide materials for use in marriage preparation (includes program materials, candles, certificates); call Sarah at 905-528-7988 ext. 2249