Creighton University

Marriage Prep in the Archdiocese of Omaha

The marriage preparation process is an eight-month minimum; eight months to a year is ideal. (If a previous marriage is involved, additional time is required.)

All engaged couples begin the process by:

•  contacting the parish/church in which they wish to celebrate their marriage in order to tentatively set the date for their marriage (Please contact Kathleen Denne at  402-280-2975 for information regarding marriages scheduled at St. John's Church.) 
• contacting the priest, deacon or marriage preparation coordinator of parish to obtain the information and  registration form for the marriage preparation process 
  

Next, the engaged couple chooses to attend a Pre-Session to complete the FOCCUS Inventory, learn about the entire range of educational programs, and participate in a communication skills presentation. Each couple then schedules individual follow-up sessions with the Marriage Preparation Chaplain or a priest in order to address the FOCCUS issues in depth.

In addition, each couple will attend an educational/experiential program, Engaged Encounter or When Families Marry.

Finally, each couple prepares their marriage liturgy with the priest celebrant for their wedding.

For further information, contact:

Cathy Weiss Pedersen
St. John's/Creighton University Campus Ministry
Marriage Preparation Coordinator
(402) 280-2205