he best preparation for marriage is daily prayer, weekly mass and regular confession.  Also, in order to facilitate you, we offer a range of courses.  Some couples are put off by the idea, a few even think that the Church is interfering.  In fact, quite the opposite is true.  The aim is to help you plan your own Marriage and grow closer as a couple.  Whilst we do appreciate that some couples are a little apprehensive, most couples find the course a helpful and worthwhile experience.

It would be unfair if the Church encouraged people to marry without any preparation.  Therefore, it is a diocesan requirement that couples preparing for marriage undertake some form of marriage preparation.  Some options are outlined below and contact details are under the 'Further Information' tab..

Parish Programme: If there is a Parish Marriage Preparation Programme, Couples from, or getting married in, the parish will be informed.  Costs for this course are kept to a minimum.

Accord: The Catholic Marriage Counselling service organises regular one day courses.  These dates can be obtained from the parish and should be booked directly with Accord.   They also facilitate special courses for inter-church marriages.