Ave Maria Parish - Parker, CO

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Welcome
    • Mission and History
    • From Our Pastor
    • Ave Maria Synod >
      • Series One Talk One
      • Series One Talk Two
      • Series One Talk Three
      • Series Two Talk One
      • Series Two Talk Two
      • Series Two Talk Three
      • Series Three Talk One
      • Series Three Talk Two
      • Series Three Talk Three
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    • Parish Staff
    • Parish Registration
    • Employment
    • Mass Intentions
    • Resources
    • Please Pray
    • Diocesan Events
  • Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • Reconciliation
    • Communion
    • Confirmation
    • Marriage
    • Holy Orders
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • Request A Certificate
  • Faith Formation
    • Child & Youth Protection
    • Children's Faith Formation >
      • C3
      • 1st Reconciliation/ 1st Communion
    • Middle School Youth Ministry >
      • Confirmation
    • High School Youth Ministry >
      • HS YM Registration
      • Youth Group
      • Small Groups
      • Retreats >
        • HS Spring Retreat Registration
    • Adult Faith Formation
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Ministries
    • Young Adult Ministry
    • Stewardship as a Way of Life
    • Evangelization for Discipleship
    • Sacramental, Devotional and Prayer Life
    • Marriage, Family and Consecrated Life
    • Bible Studies and Small Groups
  • Becoming Catholic
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The Sacrament of Marriage 

Is the matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman, establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, which by its nature is ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring. This covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament.

FOCCUS-Marriage Preparation stands for Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding, and Study. FOCCUS is a self-diagnostic instrument which is designed to help couples learn more about themselves and their unique relationship. It provides individualized couple feedback on where each partner stands in regard to topic areas, which over the years and through extensive research, have proven to be important to married life.

FOCCUS is one of several required portions of Marriage Preparation at the Ave Maria Parish, within the Diocese of Colorado Springs. Over the years, since its development in 1985, FOCCUS has proven to be a valuable tool in developing and maintaining more effective communications between the couple and their families. Those individuals who are planning to marry with the Catholic Church are requested to begin their marriage preparation, by first contacting the parish’s office, at least one year before the planned date.

The parish has several FOCCUS facilitator-certified couples who are available to help you through this important and rewarding process.
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Contact:
Parish Office
303-841-3750
Ave Maria Catholic Parish
9056 E. Parker Road
Parker, CO 80138
Phone: (303) 841-3750
Fax: (303) 841-2412

Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Closed for lunch 12 PM - 1 PM

CLOSED - Friday, Saturday and Sunday
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