Cana of Galilee Service
“And He answered and said to them, “Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.” Matthew 19:4-6
Matrimony is a holy sacrament, officiated by a priest, of uniting a man to a woman. Through this holy sacrament, the man and woman become one flesh. St. Paul expressed the sanctity of the Sacrament of Christian Matrimony, saying, “This is a great mystery” (Ephesians 5:32). The Christian understanding of marriage reflects the deep and abiding love and unity between Christ, the Bridegroom, and the Church, His Bride.
The Cana of Galilee Service is a seven-week course designed for couples preparing for marriage as well as those newly married. The program explores essential topics such as:
• Christian Marriage
• Communication
• Conflict Management
• Self-Discovery and Understanding Your Partner
• Financial Stewardship
• Intimacy
• Relationship Dynamics and Boundaries
• Roles and Responsibilities
• The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
Schedule: The course is offered annually on Sundays during the Great Lent season (typically February to April).
Registration: To enroll, each couple must complete one of the following applicable forms:
Form for couples preparing for marriage: https://tinyurl.com/smsjcanaMP
Form for newly married couples: https://tinyurl.com/smsjcanaNM
