Marriage
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Marriage at MQOA
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The Sacrament of Marriage is celebrated in each parish in the Community.
“… the Creator ‘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 they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, no human being must separate.” - Matthew 19:4-5
Matrimony, or Marriage, is the sacrament in which a woman and a man promise to love and be faithful to each other for the rest of their lives. This sacrament usually takes place during Mass but may be conducted outside of Mass.
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The Marriage CourseThe Marriage Course is designed to help couples invest in their relationship and build a strong relationship/marriage. -
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The Marriage Course is for couples who are seeking to strengthen their relationship. Some couples do the course to intentionally invest in their relationship, others are looking to address more specific challenges. Either way, the course offers essential tools and practical ideas to help you build a relationship that lasts a lifetime. The Marriage Course is based on Christian principles but designed for all couples — with or without a church background.
The Marriage Course is for married couples and those who are cohabiting but are not currently considering marriage.
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Contact Us
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pastormqoa.orgPastor -
Jennifer Emeryjemerymqoa.orgDirector of Music
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Design to Strengthen
The course helps couples to:
- Communicate more effectively
- Understand each other’s needs
- Resolve conflict
- Recognize how upbringing affects your relationship
- Develop greater sexual intimacy
- And much, much more...
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‘What is amazing is the loving, caring space that's created; we didn’t feel judged for not being married. That is the contemporary nature of what you are doing there, allowing people to access the church.’
- Jessie (TMC Guest)
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"Great course and highly recommended."
-MQOA TMC Guest
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What to expect
Engaging Video & Private Discussion
Enjoy a meal
We cook a full meal with drinks and dessert. Enjoy a private table for the session.Watch an episode
The sessions include built-in breaks for couples to have private conversations. Each episode explores a different topic through real experiences, expert insights, and relevant teaching.Talk privately
Make it a date night! The videos will guide you through conversations that will strengthen your faith and your relationship.We invite you and your partner to join the program with other couples. A fun and fruitful way to invest in the families of our community.
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Sessions & Journal
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The marriage Course
The Marriage Course is a seven-week series covering the following:
Session 1 Strengthening Connection
Session 2 The Art of Communion
Session 3 Resolving Conflict
Session 4 The Power of Forgiveness
Session 5 The Impact of Family
Session 6 Good Sex
Session 7 Love in Action -
"...although we were all in the [course] together, it really was 2 hours spent on us - which made the time feel more worth it"
-MQOA TMC Guest
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The Journal
This journal is designed for you to be able to reflect, talk, and dream together about your future, not only on the course but afterward too. There are no right or wrong answers and no one else will see your journals.
We’re confident that, as you engage with the material, you’ll find out more about what your partner thinks and feels. However long you’ve been together, there’s always going to be more to discover. It’s only as we continue on this journey of discovery about each other that we stay connected.
MQOA ships journals nationwide
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'The Marriage Course helped me tremendously, moving me away from trying to fix my wife, to listening to her.'
- Dan (Marriage Course Guest)
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