The Church takes preparation for marriage seriously
Some remote preparations: parents model Christian faith, the couple is trained in virtue and healthy attitude towards body and human sexuality
Both marriage participants have a background of catechetical instruction, they have learned the basic truths of their faith, they received moral formation of the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes
The couple takes care of certain necessities such as obtaining a civil marriage license, getting copies of Baptism certificates and filling out any other paperwork required
They participate in diocesan-sponsored programs Ex: Engaged Encounter, Pre Cana, FOCUS and etc
They prepare for the wedding Ex: buying rings, choosing music, choosing readings, and etc