Spanish Language Marriage Preparation
Materials
El Amor Nuestro y el Sacramento del
Matrimonio
Family Ministries Office, Archdiocese of
Chicago
312-751-8240
varaya@archchicago.org
This marriage preparation program
accommodates cultural and linguistic needs
as well as multicultural and interfaith
marriages and convalidation. The workbook
has eight chapters on family of origin,
matrimony: vocation and sacrament,
communication, conflict resolution, money,
sexuality, NFP, and parenting, Each topic
presents real cases for couple reflection, a
questionnaire, small group and couple work,
and other group exercises. The book also
contains eleven addenda including the topics
of conscience, the family as sanctuary of
life, threats to marriage, convalidation, faith
differences, complimentary exercises,
preparing the ceremony, Scripture from the
Rite of Marriage, and marriage enrichment.
While designed as a nine-hour large group
process, the model can be adapted for
different settings and time periods.
1 to 9 books
$ 9.00
10 to 49 books $ 8.50
50 to 99 books $ 8.00
100 or more
$ 7.50
El Matrimonio: Una Jornada para Toda Una
Vida
FOCCUS Inc.
877-883-5422 x1309
pmintur@foccusinc.com
These Spanish language materials produced by
the Archdiocese of Omaha consist in a set of
two DVDs which aim to foster understanding
and communication through dialogue. The DVDs
have five sessions in Spanish directed
toward the couple planning marriage. Four of
the sessions feature a Latino couple sharing
experiences; the fifth uses two Hispanic
counselors teaching skills for good couple
dialogue and conflict resolution. A manual
enhances DVD use. These materials coordinate
well with the central themes considered
essential for mutual understanding in the
FOCCUS premarital assessment
instrument.
DVD
titles
are “Familias de Origen,” “La Comunicación
en el Matrimonio,” “La Intimidad Entre
Esposos,” “La Alianza del Matrimonio,” and
“Técnicas de Comunicación en el
Matrimonio.”
DVD set with manual $100.00 (Must be
pre-paid. No extra charge for shipping.)
En Las Buenas Y Para Siempre
by Rob Ruhnke
Marriage Preparation Resources
1617 Iowa Street, San Antonio TX 78203
210-534-1129
http://www.marriagepreparation.com
A translation of For Better and Forever,
this is a workbook for use by an engaged
couple working with a priest, deacon, or
sponsor couple. The Spanish language version
also has twenty-one chapters covering family
of origin, finances and career, wedding
planning, mixed religion, parenting,
cohabitation, blended families, prayer,
spirituality, and more. Chapters are easy to
read and are usually two to four pages long.
Each concludes with an extensive series of
questions for personal reflection and
dialogue between fiancés.
Pack of 2 books $20
FOCCUS 2000
Archdiocese of Omaha, FOCCUS Inc.
877-883-5422
http://www.foccusinc.com
Also available from Office for Parish Life,
570-207-2213
Inventory which fosters couple exploration
of issues affecting marriage, especially
when facilitated by trained clergy, staff,
or mentor couple.
Facilitator Manual with 2 inventories and 20
answer sheets, Spanish General Edition
$ 50.00
Couple Inventory, Spanish $ 4.50 each
Answer Sheets, Spanish $ .39
set
Scoring $
20.00 through FOCCUS, Inc; $14 through OPL,
Diocese of Scranton
God’s Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage
(Spanish)
by Christopher West
Ascension Press
800-376-0520
www.ascensionpress.com
Drawing on Pope
John Paul II’s Theology of the Body,
God’s Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage is
designed as a supplemental marriage
preparation program. The Instructor’s
Edition shows how to lead the program. Each
engaged person should have a workbook to
follow along and fill in the blanks during
the six forty-minute presentations.
Workbook $ 6.95
Instructor’s Edition $12.95
Unitas (Spanish)
by Joanne Heaney-Hunter and Louis Primavera
Spanish adaptation by the Archdiocese of
Galveston-Houston
713-741-8776
aperez@archgh.org
Group catechetical sessions and parish rites
are central to this RCIA style model. Six
sessions aim to help couples establish ties
with their parish, build faith and
spirituality, and develop an understanding
of communication, family of origin,
conscience development, intimacy, and family.
Binder with Spanish language leader’s manual
and handouts $25 plus shipping
Y Seran Los Dos Uno Solo
Josar Advertising Company
562-940-8291
josarad@aol,com
This program parallels Picture of Love
(designed by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles,
published by Living the Good News). It is
not merely a translation but was developed
for Hispanic couples. It is designed to
enable Spanish-speaking presenters to talk
to their community at their own level and
need and to address sacramental preparation
requirements and numerous physical and
spiritual needs of Hispanics. A presenter
guide and participant workbook deal with the
sacrament, family of origin, communication,
conflict resolution, finances, intimacy,
goals, and spirituality. Special sections
address interchurch marriage, cohabitation,
and NFP.
Participant Workbook
$ 3.75
Presenter guide $ 59.00
