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Preparing couples for marriage is an important—and evangelizing—ministry of the Church. In your role as a minister in the marriage formation process, you will accompany couples and invite them to discover the dignity and beauty of marriage with Christ as the center and foundation of their union. El matrimonio en el Señor: Prepararar a la pareja para el sacramento matrimonial provides marriage ministers with fully prepared formation sessions in order to facilitate discussion with engaged couples preparing to be married in the Catholic Church. Designed to be used along with the couple’s booklet, El matrimonio en el Señor: Un recurso de formación católica, this facilitator’s guide will help you to enrich the couple’s spiritual life and to encourage their active participation in the life of the Church. This resource includes: Five formation sessions corresponding to each session in the couple’s booklet Facilitator’s preparation guidance Suggestions for facilitating conversation with adults Sample texts and conversation sparkers Questions for discussion Scripts for opening and closing prayer rituals Appendix for leading wedding liturgy preparation workshops This resource may be used in a variety of ways from day-long formation events and weekend retreats to meetings with sponsor couples. Suggestions for adapting the material to your diocesan or parish needs are included, and additional materials and videos are provided on a supplemental website. The appendix with session guides, preparation forms, and videos may be used by parishes to lead wedding liturgy workshops with couples. El matrimonio en el Señor: Prepararar a la pareja para el sacramento matrimonial provides you with all the tools needed to facilitate a dynamic and meaningful formation experience for all those preparing to be married in the Catholic Church.