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Synopsis
Garascia, a marriage counselor, pastoral minister, and the author of Before "I Do," presents Catholic Remarriage as an aid for couples seeking remarriage or convalidation in the Catholic Church. Together with their pastoral minister, the couple learns to assess the health of their present relationship, identify potential problem areas, and resolve any specific problems. The workbook contains eight units that can be adapted to a variety of settings and circumstances--he counsel of individual couples, and the facilitation of small group sessions or couple-to-couple programs. The units examine issues in the context of sacramental marriage and the Church's commitment to the good of both the couple and the sacrament. The simple, yet provocative exercises reach into the depths of a couple's relationship without violating their privacy. The topics include: assessing the present relationship; relationship resiliency; effective communication; conflict resolution; blended families; forgiveness