Pre-Marital Counseling
You and your future spouse will learn
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Pre-Marital Counseling
with Father Markos Hanna
Pre-Marital Counseling is a program designed and conducted by Father Markos. In this comprehensive program, you and your future spouse will learn important skills to help insure a successful and happy marriage. During the course of this 8 - session (1 - session per week) program, you and your future spouse will learn:
KEY LESSONS:
The term 'Orthodox' is of Greek origin. 'Ortho' means straight, and 'doxa' mean glorification. So, 'Orthodox' is straight praise/ teachings, followed by established traditions and beliefs, conforming to established 'doctrine'.
8 SESSIONS IN DETAIL
Each weekly couple's session with Father Markos will have a specific topic:
Session #1:
Marriage Communication Guideline; how to communicate without blaming. The Argument of "Whatever".
Session #2:
Spirituality & Priorities; words your partner would like to hear more often; questions
Session #3:
Conflict Compromise.
Session #4:
Responsibilities; who does what, division of labor, dreams - goals and decisions, questions.
Session #5:
Attitudes; questions
Session #6:
Communication; getting your ideas across
Session #7:
Personal Habits; me-mine-myself
Session #8:
Recreation; questions
BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM
LEARN HOW TO CARE I HOW TO DEAL WITH IN-LAWS I WHAT QUALITIES YOU WANT IN YOUR CHILDREN'S PERSONALITIES I CHURCH INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE GROOM AND THE BRIDE
Father Markos Hanna was ordained presbyter by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III on Friday, February 19, 1988 in St. Mark Cathedral in Cairo, Egypt. He served at St. Mark’s in Los Angeles from 1988-2002 and is currently serving at Archangel Michael in Simi Valley. He has written and translated many church books from Arabic to English. Amazon published one of his books; MORAL ISSUES in 2012.