Unitas is a program designed to help engaged couples gain insights about their relationship with each other and with the Church community. It is a step beyond most “pre-Cana” and other marriage preparation programs. It is a sacramental formation process, designed to help couples recognize that they are an important part of the Church community, and to help them build skills for a faith-filled married life.
Unitas achieves three goals:
To help couples build faith and spirituality in their relationship.
To help couples develop an understanding of areas such as communication, family of origin, conscience development, intimacy building, and family formation.
To help couples establish ties with their Church community.
What makes the Unitas program such a success is the use of Marriage Ministry Couples (MMC). MMC do not have to be saints or be prefect. The main qualities they need are faith, being a practicing Catholic, having a relatively successful marriage and be willing to share from their hearts. They should be married a minimum of five years. MMC serve as sponsor couples at individual tables, presenters, prayer ministers and hospitality ministers.
This very popular seven-week program serves couples preparing to marry in the Catholic Church. Knowing that you are committed to a faithful lifelong marriage, we will do all we can to help you fulfill the promises you will make to each other on your wedding day! Contact the cluster office to register!
Unfortunately, due to various constraints, the Fall 2020 UNITAS Program has been cancelled. Please contact the parish office to find alternative programs.
The Parish Office:
(207)883-0334 or julie.cannon@portlanddiocese.org
150 Black Point Rd. Scarborough, ME 04074