Programs
OFC Main Programs
Pre-Material Program
addresses the Orthodox Christian spiritual and moral values that will help all couples to build a stable Orthodox family
Marriage Assessment
“Prepare & Enrich”
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POST-MARITAL Progragm
• New Parents • Life Cycle of Children
Parenting Program
• New Parents • Life Cycle of Children
Seminars & Resources
Family Seminars
• Dynamics (in depth decision-making, etc.) • Retreats
Contemporary Moral issues
• Cohabitation • Gender Identity • Crisis Pregnancy • Addiction • Domestic Violence • Divorce • Adoption
Pastoral Counseling & Spiritual Theropy- AHOS
Resource Library
PROGRAM MATERIALS
CLERGY PRE-MARITAL SESSION MATERIALS
INITIAL PASTORAL SESSION & MATERIALS
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APPLICATION FOR MARRIAGE: Information about the bride and groom, the best man and maid of honor, and the wedding party.
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ARCHDIOCESE RECORD OF MARRIAGE FORM: This will be filed by the Priest along with a $10.00 filing fee on behalf of the newly-weds.
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MARRIAGE IN THE ORTHODOX CHURCH: A summary of regulations and requirements for marriage in the Orthodox Church
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MARRIAGE CHECKLIST: The priest uses this to keep track of all the details of the upcoming marriage.
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CONVERSION MATERIALS: The OFC needs to work with the Metropolitan or his designee(s) to make recommendations for some standardization of materials, albeit much of process is in the hands of the local Pastor.
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REINSTATEMENT MATERIALS & SECOND MARRIAGE PERMISSION:
NOTE: If the Parish Priest is dealing with a reinstatement to the sacraments, permission for second marriage, Divorce: Civil & Church, Child Custody, Professional Counseling, etc., there are other documents and steps one must take in order to effectuate marriage in the Orthodox Church.
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TIMELINE OF CHURCH HISTORY: Many times a marriage might include one spouse being a non-Orthodox Christian. As part of a brief introduction to the Orthodox faith, we give this pamphlet to show the Apostolic historicity and foundation of our Faith.
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CATECHISM RESOURCES: Location of materials and resources to help in this process
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WEDDING GOWN AND BRIDAL DRESS GUIDELINES: Helpful guidelines to remember.
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WEDDING MUSIC INFORMATION: Use of music in the wedding and approved wedding music
OTHER PASTORAL RESOURCES & MATERIALS
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS TO PROVIDE PASTOR & COUPLE
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CONFESSION MATERIALS: Preparation for Confession prior to marriage.
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WEDDING REHEARSAL: Wedding day logistics used for the Wedding Rehearsal. .
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THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE CEREMONY: The marriage service as done in the Antiochian Church of North America.
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MEANING OF THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY: A document that can be used to explain the various symbols within the Orthodox marriage service and. Printed for use as a. handout at the marriage ceremony