Marriage Preparation Course [St. Cloud Schedule; Outlying Schedule; Registration Form] serving engaged couples for over 60 years Congratulations, on beginning your journey towards a Sacramental Marriage! The journey of a Christ-centered marriage nurtures and strengthens husbands and wives in their love for each other and God. This Marriage Preparation Course will challenge you to grow in your relationship, spirituality and faith. The issues and pressures you face are more demanding and stressful than ever before. This course focuses on Gospel principles and scientifically proven skills so you can begin your marriage with the tools that will make a faithful, lifelong commitment possible. The State of Minnesota recognizes the value of marriage preparation. Couples who complete at least 12 hours of premarital education, receive a “significant” reduction on their marriage license fee. To receive a Certificate, participants must attend all scheduled sessions. As stated in the Saint Cloud Marriage Preparation Policy, “you are required to complete a Marriage Course at least three months prior to your wedding celebration.” Course Content: Foundations, Faith, Handling Conflict, Problem Solving, Married Love, Hidden Issues, Sexuality, Forgiveness, Natural Family Planning & Commitment. For couples entering into a second marriage, Closure of the First Marriage & Blended Families/Step Parenting replace the Married Love & Hidden Issues sessions. If either of you are entering into a second marriage, contact the Office of Marriage & Family at 320-252-4721, or download a remarriage form here. REGISTER EARLY! Space is limited and many of the Marriage Preparation Course weekends close 6-8 weeks prior to the course date. Registration Procedure To register for a course at the Pastoral Center or Saint John’s University, please print this registration form, complete it & mail with full payment to: Office of Marriage & Family 305 Seventh Avenue North Suite 100 St. Cloud MN 56303 3633 Make checks payable to the: Office of Marriage & Family Full payment is required to reserve a date! Confirmation is sent by mail or e-mail. Cancellation - No Show Policy • A $40 non-refundable administrative fee is charged for canceling your scheduled Marriage Course. • No Show ~ No Refund. Couples will need to re-register and repay full course fee. Course Locations Pastoral Center is located at 305 Seventh Avenue North, Saint Cloud, MN (west of Cathedral High School). See map for driving directions. Weekend Courses at the Pastoral Center are on Saturday (8:00 am to 6:00 pm) and Sunday (8:00 am to 1:00 pm). The $140 fee includes refreshments, Saturday noon meal, the Catholic Couples Bible and materials. Evening Courses are on four (4) consecutive weekday evenings from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at the Pastoral Center. The $100 fee includes refreshments, the Catholic Couple’s Bible and materials. Saint John’s Marriage Course is held on the campus of Saint John’s University, Collegeville, MN (13 miles west of St. Cloud on I-94) from Saturday 8:00 am to Sunday 4:30 pm. See map for driving directions. It is designed with a mandatory overnight stay to enhance the retreat experience, which allows additional time for recreational activities and quiet time alone, in the peace and serenity on the beautiful Saint John’s campus. The $200 fee includes lodging, meals, recreational activities, the Catholic Couple’s Bible and materials. Additional Sites To register for a Marriage Course sponsored by the following sites (the second marriage curriculum is not included at these sites): • complete this form • make check payable to the parish • mail form and payment to the parish address. Sauk Centre ~ February 14 & 15, 2009 St. Paul’s Parish 304 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN 56378 320-352-2196 (cost $140) Perham ~ March 6 & 7, 2009 St. Henry’s Parish Box 216 Perham, MN 56573 218-346-4240 (cost $140) Morris ~ March 7, 2009 Assumption Parish Box 287 Morris, MN 56267 320-589-3003 (cost $140) Alexandria ~ April 18 & 19, 2009 St. Mary's Parish 411 Hawthorne St. Box 669 Alexandria, MN 56308 320-763-5781 (cost $175) A wedding is a day . . . A marriage is a lifetime!

Dates & Locations

Dates	Location	Time	Cost	Included
September 13 & 14, 2008* FULL	Pastoral Center, St Cloud (map)	Sat: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sun: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM	$140	refreshments, lunch & materials
October 11 & 12, 2008	Pastoral Center, St Cloud (map)	Sat: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sun: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM	$140	refreshments, lunch & materials
November 3, 10, 17& 24, 2008	Pastoral Center, St Cloud (map)	Mondays 7:00 PM -10:00 PM	$100	refreshments & materials provided
December 6 & 7, 2008*	Pastoral Center, St Cloud (map)	Sat: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sun: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM	$140	refreshments, lunch & materials
January 17 & 18, 2009	Pastoral Center, St Cloud (map)	Sat: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sun: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM	$140	refreshments, lunch & materials
February 7 & 8, 2009*	Pastoral Center, St Cloud (map)	Sat: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sun: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM	$140	refreshments, lunch & materials
February 21 & 22, 2009	Pastoral Center, St Cloud (map)	Sat: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sun: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM	$140	refreshments, lunch & materials
March 7 & 8, 2009	Pastoral Center, St Cloud (map)	Sat: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sun: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM	$140	refreshments, lunch & materials
March 28 & 29, 2009*	Pastoral Center, St Cloud (map)	Sat: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sun: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM	$140	refreshments, lunch & materials
April 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2009	Pastoral Center, St Cloud (map)	Wednesdays 7:00 PM -10:00 PM	$100	refreshments & materials provided
April 18 & 19, 2009*	Pastoral Center, St Cloud (map)	Sat: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sun: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM	$140	refreshments, lunch & materials
May 2 & 3, 2009	Pastoral Center, St Cloud (map)	Sat: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sun: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM	$140	refreshments, lunch & materials
May 16 & 17, 2009	Pastoral Center, St Cloud (map)	Sat: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sun: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM	$140	refreshments, lunch & materials
June 6 & 7, 2009*	Saint John's University, Collegeville (west of St Cloud) map	Saturday 8:00 AM through Sunday 4:30 PM	$200	(Mandatory overnight stay) lodging, meals, materials
August 8 & 9, 2009 (tentative)	Pastoral Center, St Cloud (map)	Sat: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sun: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM	$140	refreshments, lunch & materials
September 19 & 20, 2009	Pastoral Center, St Cloud (map)	Sat: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sun: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM	$140	refreshments, lunch & materials
October 24 & 25, 2009*	Pastoral Center, St Cloud (map)	Sat: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sun: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM	$140	refreshments, lunch & materials
December 5 & 6, 2009	Pastoral Center, St Cloud (map)	Sat: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sun: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM	$140	refreshments, lunch & materials

*Second Marriage curriculum is included at these courses.