PRE-MARRIAGE COURSES

The Centre for Life, Marriage and Family offers two accredited pre-marriage education programs.

Please note: By enrolling in our courses, you acknowledge and consent to the collection and use of your information for government reporting purposes.

(If you’d like to know more about why the Catholic Church requests couples do pre-marriage education click here.)

 

SmartLoving Engaged Online 

$194

(INDIVIDUAL COUPLE ONLINE COURSE) with option for (ACCOMPANIMENT BY A MARRIED SPONSOR COUPLE)

Need an approved Catholic course? Need flexibility? In a long-distance relationship or a shift worker? Give your marriage the tools to thrive with SmartLoving Engaged Online.

The course is comprised of 9 Lessons of approximately 1 hour each.

Ideally, one lesson per week gives you and your fiancé time to practice the tools and form new habits over a 3-month period. It can also be fast-tracked when required.

At the end of the course, you will be emailed a certificate and course report to give to your celebrant.

Bonus inclusions:

  • Wedding Liturgy Planner
  • SmartLoving Newlywed Program
  • Closed captions on course videos are available in Spanish, Polish, Mandarin and English

Click here for more info and to enrol.

FOCCUS Plus

$350

(INDIVIDUAL COUPLE FACE-TO-FACE COURSE WITH A FACILITATOR)

Pre-marriage sessions offer a unique opportunity to celebrate a couple’s strengths, practice positive communication skills, and explore important areas that may present problems later.

Our FOCCUS facilitators help to support the relationship and promote healthy communication.

This course uses the FOCCUS Inventory to develop a comprehensive and realistic picture of the strengths and growth areas of your relationship in a more private setting. The program is an opportunity to share your ideas and expectations and learn new skills.

We particularly recommend this course if:

  • You have been married before;
  • You have been in a previous long-term, cohabiting relationship;
  • There is a significant age-difference;
  • You are marrying later in life;
  • There are complexities to your relationship that would benefit from specific attention; or,
  • You are seeking an individualised course specifically tailored to your unique strengths and areas for growth as a couple.

Please note: Scroll to the bottom of this page to make your booking. This course consists of TWO sessions of 2 hours each, typically one week apart. The times you choose when booking are an indication of your preference only. We will contact you to confirm your appointments.

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FOCCUS Plus

An individual couples’ course

If for any reason you need to cancel your attendance, or transfer to another date, please email us at admin.clmf@perthcatholic.org.au or leave a message on the number below. Please note: At least 5 days’ notice is required to transfer to another course; otherwise there may be an extra charge. Cancellation of your enrolment, at any time, will incur a $50 administration fee.