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Pre-marriage counseling while applying for an annulment

galaxygrl
Novice

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Pre-marriage counseling while applying for an annulment

If we are undergoing the annulment process, will the Catholic Church also let us undergo pre-marriage counseling during this time or would that be considered something that would be 'putting the cart before the horse'?

(This post was edited by the_admin on Jan 24, 2008, 8:41 AM)

startingover
MARRIAGE PREPARATION ADVISORS

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Re: [galaxygrl] Pre-marriage counseling while applying for an annulment [In reply to]

We have worked with many couples in marriage readiness who are awaiting annulments. Attending Cana days or Engaged Encounter weekends will probably be required as part of your pre-marriage counseling and this can be done before your annulments are finalized.

The only stipulation is to wait for the annulments to come through before you set a wedding date or book a place for your reception. There is always the chance that you may not receive an annulment. In that case, the Catholic Church would not consider you free to marry.

Please see a local priest who can help you further. He or a qualified pastoral minister will guide you through all the steps and be your best advocate.
Kay and Dennis Flowers
Authors of
Catholic Annulment, Spiritual Healing

galaxygrl
Novice

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Re: [startingover] Pre-marriage counseling while applying for an annulment [In reply to]

That is very happy news! I do hope that we will be able to have the encouragement and closeness that the church marriage preparations offer during this time of hopefully closing one door and opening another, far more joyful one!