Amsterdam is quite an international city and it is important to think of those who come from other countries when it comes to prepare for marriage in the Catholic Church. This course brings the participants in touch with other couples in the same situation and more experienced ones, who will help them think about their future married life. You are welcome to register for this course:
DAY AND TIME: 4 Saturday Afternoons and 2 Wednesday evenings
PLACE: Keizersgracht 218 B – 1016 DZ Amsterdam
COSTS: € 150 the couple.
Saturday, November 4th, from 15.30 to 17.00 h
Seven habits of highly effective families
By Jan and Ursula de Jong
Saturday, November 11th, from 15.30 to 17.00 h
Marriage as a sacrament. The meaning of marrying in the Church.
By Father Rafael Ojeda
Followed by the ceremony for the blessing of engaged couples
Wednesday, November 15th, with Potluck dinner at 18.30 h
And from 20.00 to 22.00 h:
Christian anthropology of Marriage.
By Lisette van Aken
Saturday, November 18th, from 15.30 to 17.00
Sexual intimacy and fertility
By Monica and Sander Reintjens
Saturday, November 25th, from 15.30 to 17.00 h
Changes of life when children come.
Joys and challenges of raising them well.
By Quentin and Anna Sophie Le Noach
Wednesday, November 29th from 20.00 to 22.00 h
How can you keep and increase married love during the years?
Mapy and Federico Castillo - Rodríguez
Here you can download the application form to fill up and send back to Fr Rafael (
Or call 06 185 196 47