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Pre-Cana

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Pre-Cana is a course or consultation for couples preparing to be married in a Catholic church. The name is derived from John 2:1–12, the Wedding at Cana in Galilee, where Jesus performed the miracle of turning water into wine.

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Approaches to Pre-Cana vary among Catholic dioceses and parishes. Often six-month sessions are led by a priest or deacon with support from a married Catholic couple.

Online programs have emerged as an alternative to gathered events as parishes and dioceses cope with fewer resources, geographically expanding congregations and deployed military couples.[citation needed]

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops considers the following topics as "must-have conversations"[1] before couples marry:

  • Spirituality/faith
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Careers
  • Finances
  • Intimacy/cohabitation
  • Children
  • Commitment

Other topics that may be covered by Pre-Cana include:

  • Ceremony planning
  • Family of origin[2]
  • Communication
  • Marriage as a sacrament
  • Sexuality
  • Theology of the Body
  • Couple prayer
  • Unique challenges of military couples
  • Stepfamilies
  • Children of divorce

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "For Your Marriage Web Site". United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
  2. ^ "For Your Marriage Web Site – Family of Origin". United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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