Goal: To provide catechesis on the Sacrament of Matrimony at all levels.

Guideline: Educate all members of the parish regarding Church teaching and practice on Christian marriage.

Discussion: The parish should make available workshops and continuing education opportunities for adults. Pastors should ensure that catechetical programs have relationship-building components and teach theology of Christian marriage. Parishes must also offer information on the consequences of divorce and provide resources for troubled marriages.

The parish will provide pamphlets, bulletin articles, and homilies in appropriate languages that teach about marriage. Parishes can offer speakers and programs for families that teach relationship, parenting, and marital skills. It is important for parishes to teach about consumer and media influence on families. It is also important to preach on marriage when the opportunity arises and provide family/marriage perspectives in homilies throughout the year.