The Picture of Love Marriage Preparation Program for Engaged Couples explores the joys and challenges of living out the Sacrament of Matrimony with special focus on the importance of inviting Jesus to be the center of Marriage and family life. - Theology of the Body as the intimate communion of life and Love - The importance of making Jesus the center of Marriage and family life through daily scripture, prayer and service.. - The growing use of Pornography and its\' impact on married intimacy.
The Picture of Love Topics include: Sacrament of Matrimony Family of Origin Couple Communication and Conflict Resolution Finances, Budgeting, and Money Management Married Intimacy Dreams, Goals, and Decision Making Marriage and Family Spirituality Natural Family Planning Ecumenical and Interfaith Marriages Cohabitation Based on Amoris Laetitia, over twenty years of evaluations by Engaged couples, and the changing influences on Marriage and family life in today\'s world, the following topics are addressed in the 2017-Revised Edition: - The impact of today\'s technology on couple and family relationships and the importance of recognizing the benefits while honestly addressing the challenges. - Practical resources and tools to help the Engaged Couples to continue to grow in their relationship. - Interactive activities for Engaged Couples such as personal reflection, journaling, couple sharing time, role-playing and group exercises. - Participant Workbooks that assist Engaged Couples in learning new concepts and sharing their thoughts and feelings with their fiancée/fiancé.
The Picture of Love Program includes: - A Leader\'s Manual with complete instructions and resources for facilitating the session(s) and special reflection questions to help the presenting team share their story.
Gomez, Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
The newly Revised 2017 version of Picture of Love has received the imprimatur of Archbishop Jose H.
Originally released in 2002, Picture of Love is an officially sanctioned and proven Marriage Preparation Program, currently used in Catholic parishes and dioceses across the nation.
The Picture of Love Marriage Preparation Program for Engaged Couples explores the joys and challenges of living out the Sacrament of Matrimony with special focus on the importance of inviting Jesus to be the center of Marriage and family life
