Sacrament of Marriage
Diocesian Information for those Getting Married
Resources for the Newly Married (first five years)
Links:
- Foundations - newsletter for newly married couples
- Marriage Magazine
- www.smartmarriages.com - excellent archives on almost any issue of married life, as well as listing courses for couples across the US
- www.prepinc.com - excellent resources by Scott Stanley and various co-authors
Publications:
- Marriage Manual: The Guide for Engaged Couples and Newlyweds
- Remarriage Manual: The Guide for Remarrying Couples
- A Joyful Meeting: An Exploration of Marital Sexuality
The above publications are available at 1-800-Marriage - Becoming Married by Herbert Anderson et al.; Wesminster/John Knox press
Excellent books for understanding the process of becoming married and being parents:
- Becoming Parents: How to Strengthen Your Marriage as Your Family Grows by Pamila Jordan, Scott Stanley, and Howard Markman
- Good Marriages Don't Just Happen by Cathy and Joe Gracia-Prats
- The Heart of Commitment by Scott Stanley
- Fighting for Your Marriage: Positive Steps for Preventing Divorce and Preserving a Lasting Love by Markman, Stanley, and Blumberg; Jossey-Bass Publishers
- The Good Marriage by Wallerstien and Blakeslee
- Love is for Keeps by John and Sheila Kippley
- Regarding Children by Herbert Anderson et al.; Wesminster/John Knox press
CD:
- When the Cake is Gone: How to Get Married and Stay Engaged by Dr. Jim Healy - available at www.rootedinlove.org
Resources for the "Seasoned Veterans"
Links:
- www.prepinc.com
- www.smartmarriages.com - great archives on various topics; list of classes, workshops, and conferences in the US
- www.retrouvaille.org - sites and dates for weekend retreats for troubled marriages
- www.marriageencounter.org - sites and dates for weekend retreats for married couples
- www.marriagealive.com - resources, online newsleter, lists of workshops
Videos:
- The First Fifteen Years of Marriage: "I Do" to "Don't You Dare" - focuses on the secrets of keeping marriage life-giving and fun - Notre Dame Alumni Association
- From the 15th to the 50th Anniversary: Making Marriage Work - focuses on communication and conflict management - Notre Dame Alumni Association
- Loving Your Marriage: Sustaining a Good Marriage - Archdiocese of Omaha
Marriage Retreats / Movements
- www.marriageencounter.org
- Retrovaille / Redescbrir
- Couples for Christ
- Movemiento Familiar Cristian
- Living Covenant Retreat
- Good Marriages Don't Just Happen