Growing Together: the course is a flexible marriage preparation course designed to enable church leaders to run effective marriage preparation sessions. Guidance is provided on using the material with groups of couples over a number of weekly sessions or as a one-day course.
The course is designed to help couples to develop a shared understanding of their future together through discussion of key issues on married life.
Ideal for those considering marriage or those already engaged and planning a wedding;
It can be used alongside the popular Growing Together book which is aimed at the couples themselves.
Key features
· Helpful introductory notes for planning and leading sessions
· Readymade session plans
· Includes FREE CD-ROM;
· Fully photocopiable and downloadable support material;
Content
Session 1: Introductions. Past, present and future.
Session 2: Reasons for getting married.
Session 3: Communication.
Session 4: Conflict.
Session 5: Spiritual issues.
Session 6: Us and them.
Session 7: The wedding day.
Follow-up
after the wedding: How have we grown – a reunion course.
· Worksheets;
· Scripts to each session;
· Illustrations from Growing Together – the book for couples;
· Poster and invite.
