Getting Married: Catholic Marriage Preparation

Getting Married: Catholic Marriage Preparation

Ryan & Mary-Rose Verret

As a virtues-based Marriage Catechumenate, Witness to Love embraces the timeless wisdom of virtues while integrating modern principles of psychology, offering engaged and civilly married couples a transformative journey of self-discovery and relational growth. Through authentic dialogue and guided reflection, couples are invited to explore the depths of their relationship, nurturing qualities that form the foundation of enduring love and commitment.

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