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Hi, Lisa —
Thanks for the question.
Your concern is justified.
Because faithful Catholics have to be married in the Church. Marriage is a sacramental celebration that sacramentally bonds a man and woman for life. Marriage prep is important because it goes over what is expected by society and the Church from the couple.
Being a practicing Catholic is so important in today's
culture, because most cultures around the world are,
not only anti-Christian but, anti-Catholic in its
values. It takes real courage to be a practicing
Christian and to stand up for what you believe as
a Catholic couple. You shouldn't be scared though.
The Lord will be with you and your husband at every
moment of your life's together through the sacraments
of the Church and prayer . . . even in very tough times.
You said:
- Is there anything that I can
do to change this?
Yes! Once you and your husband decide on where you
want to settle down and raise your family, make an
appointment at a local Catholic parish with a priest
known for his holiness and faithfulness to the Church.
He will be able to guide and assist you in getting
your marriage blessed by the Church and ensure that
every one in your family has received the appropriate
sacraments.
Hope this helps,
Mike
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