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Marriage Preparation Course (MPC)

 

1. Marriage Preparation Course

2 . Course Content and Resource Persons

3 . Venues and Date for 2012 and 2013

4 . Where can I register?

1. Marriage Preparation Course

  • Archdiocesan Pastoral Ministry conducts Pre-marriage Courses at two venues in Malayalam and Tamil.
  • MPC is made compulsory in the Archdiocese before marriage.
  • Attendance of the MPC in any of the dioceses in Kerala or Kalyan – Mumbai also accepted.
  • All who attained the age of 18 can participate in MPC and the certificate issued will be valid forever.
  • Prior booking (at least before one week) is necessary.
  • Provide identification letter issued by the Parish Priest to reserve for the course and a passport size photo when attending the course.
  • Course begins at 10.00am on the first day and concludes at 04.00pm on the final day..
  • Fee: Rs 800/-

2. Course Content and Resource Persons

 
Content/Theme
Resource Person

1

Marriage: Covenant, Sacrament & Canon Law

Rev.Dr.Gladin Alex
Rev.Dr.Hyacinth Nayakam

2

Sacrament of Reconciliation & Marital Life

V.Rev.Dr.Msgr Nichalas T
Rev.Fr.Gerald Savio

3

Holy Eucharist and Marital Life

Rev.Fr.Davidson S.
Rev.Fr. Santhapan M

4

Active Participation in the Holy Mass

Rev.Fr.Anto Dixon
Rev.Fr.Antony S.B.

5

Family Life and Prayer

Mrs Marikkutti Simon
Mrs Susheela Lopez

6

Sexuality: Gift & Responsibility

Rev.Fr.Elkin Joseph
Rev.Fr.Melkon
7

Sexuality and Gender Realities: A Christian understanding

Dr.Felix Joseph

8

Setuality in Marital Relations: Problems, Disorders, Solutions and Sex Health, HIV/AIDS

Dr. Amar Fettle

9

Pregnancy, Birth & Infant Care

Dr.Jayasree

10

Healthy Birth Control & Protection of Life

Dr.Simi Noble

11

Gender difference: Mental, Emotional, Spiritual and Social realms

Rev.Dr.Elias (Ph.D, B.D)
Rev.Fr.Edison Y.M

12

Mental Health in Family Life

Dr. Girish MSP, Ph.D

13

Happy Family: A Psychological Approach

Dr. Justin Padamadan

14

Expectations of Wife and Husband

 

15

Communication in Family

Rev.Fr.John A. R

16

Family Budget

Sri.Vences

17

Problem Solving Guidelines

Sri.Stanislaus


3 . Venues and Dates for 2013

Jubilee Memorial Animation Center (JMAC),
Archbishop’s House Campus, Vellayambalam, Trivandrum.
(Residential Program, Medium – Malayalam)

 
2013
  
January 03 - 06 & 21 - 24 February 11-13 March 08-10 & 18-20
April 05-07 & 22-24 May 06-08 & 24-26 June 03-05 & 21-23
July 05-07 & 22-24 August 05-07 & 23-25 September 02-04 & 27-29
October 07-09 & 25-27 November 04-06 & 22-24 December 02-04 & 20-22

Community Hall, St.Thomas Church, Thoothoor, Kannyakumari.
T: 04651-240640, Mobile: 09486508962
(Non-residential Programme, Medium – Tamil)

 

2013
January February March
April May June
July August September
October November December

4 . Where can I register?

You can book for the MPC any of the Offices listed below:

Online Registration will be possible soon!!!
Pastoral Ministry Office Anjego Forane Center
Samanwaya, Archbishop’s House Campus,
Vellyamblam, Trivandrum.
Ph: +91-471-2724001 		St. Peter’s Forane Church
Anjego, Trivandrum.
Ph: +91-470-2656648
Village Information Center Pulluvila Forane Centre
Our Lady of Good Voyage Forane Church,
Vizhinjam, Kottapuram P.O,
Trivandrum - 695 521.
Ph: +91-471-2480248 		Sangamam
St.Andew’s Church, Karumkulam,
Puthiyathura P.O., Trivandrum
Ph: +91-471-2210018
Valiyathura Forane Centre
Thoothoor Forane
St.Antony's Forane Church
Valiyathura, Vallakadavu P.O
Trivandrum - 695 008.
Ph: +91-471-2501253 		St. Thomas Church, Thoothoor,
Thoothoor P.O.,
K.K. District 629 176
T: 04651-240640, Mobile: 09486508962
(You can book for the Course in Tamil over telephone at this center)

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