UPDATE So we are officially done with pre cana! It was actually great and with your advise it was pretty much what you all said so I was well prepared! Thanks! But to go into a little detail for girls that have not done it yet, we were there with like 20 other couples the first night was a mass service and we did the love letter thing, and all day saturday was discussion. The couple introduced topics and then we worked in the workbooks independently and discussed it independently. It was really great because FH and I were able to talk about things we never really did before and it really took our relationship to a whole other level. I can't believe I was worried about it. So for all you future pre cana brides don't worry it really was a great experience the only thing is it was a long day!
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Dont know what to expect but good luck!
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oooh but I'm scared I don't know what they talk about or what they ask or if they like quiz us
I DID IT ALREADY !!! .... THIS MIGHT SOUND WIERD BUT I HAD A GOOD EXPERIENCE.... THE FIRST NIGHT WAS A LITTLE BORING BUT THE NEXT DAY EVEN THOUGH IT WAS LKE 8 HOURS IT WAS NICE YOU LISTENED TO STORIES AND FILL OUT QUESTIONS ABOUT EACHOTHER. I HAD A VERY NCE COUPLE THAT DID OUR PRE CANA AND I LOVED THEM !!!
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I DID IT ALREADY !!! .... THIS MIGHT SOUND WIERD BUT I HAD A GOOD EXPERIENCE.... THE FIRST NIGHT WAS A LITTLE BORING BUT THE NEXT DAY EVEN THOUGH IT WAS LKE 8 HOURS IT WAS NICE YOU LISTENED TO STORIES AND FILL OUT QUESTIONS ABOUT EACHOTHER. I HAD A VERY NCE COUPLE THAT DID OUR PRE CANA AND I LOVED THEM !!!
a couple does pre cana? are you getting married in the 5 boroughs?
I DID IT ALREADY !!! .... THIS MIGHT SOUND WIERD BUT I HAD A GOOD EXPERIENCE.... THE FIRST NIGHT WAS A LITTLE BORING BUT THE NEXT DAY EVEN THOUGH IT WAS LKE 8 HOURS IT WAS NICE YOU LISTENED TO STORIES AND FILL OUT QUESTIONS ABOUT EACHOTHER. I HAD A VERY NCE COUPLE THAT DID OUR PRE CANA AND I LOVED THEM !!!
a couple does pre cana? are you getting married in the 5 boroughs?
yeah i did my pre-cana through the brooklyn diocese (sp?) at immaculate conception in douglaston ... and yes a couple did pre-cana they were probably in they're late 50's or early 60's they were so great .. and had touching stories!
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I DID IT ALREADY !!! .... THIS MIGHT SOUND WIERD BUT I HAD A GOOD EXPERIENCE.... THE FIRST NIGHT WAS A LITTLE BORING BUT THE NEXT DAY EVEN THOUGH IT WAS LKE 8 HOURS IT WAS NICE YOU LISTENED TO STORIES AND FILL OUT QUESTIONS ABOUT EACHOTHER. I HAD A VERY NCE COUPLE THAT DID OUR PRE CANA AND I LOVED THEM !!!
a couple does pre cana? are you getting married in the 5 boroughs?
yeah i did my pre-cana through the brooklyn diocese (sp?) at immaculate conception in douglaston ... and yes a couple did pre-cana they were probably in they're late 50's or early 60's they were so great .. and had touching stories!
ooh great that's exactly where I'm going so they just told stories were there like quizzes or questions that they ask you and FH seperately sorry for so many questions I just want to know what happens
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You're doing it in Douglaston? My sister did it there.... her DH (now FH) volunteered to talk during every question and embarrassed the hell out of her!
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You're doing it in Douglaston? My sister did it there.... her DH (now FH) volunteered to talk during every question and embarrassed the hell out of her!
oooh god I'll just sit there quietly a tell FH to also!
I DID IT ALREADY !!! .... THIS MIGHT SOUND WIERD BUT I HAD A GOOD EXPERIENCE.... THE FIRST NIGHT WAS A LITTLE BORING BUT THE NEXT DAY EVEN THOUGH IT WAS LKE 8 HOURS IT WAS NICE YOU LISTENED TO STORIES AND FILL OUT QUESTIONS ABOUT EACHOTHER. I HAD A VERY NCE COUPLE THAT DID OUR PRE CANA AND I LOVED THEM !!!
a couple does pre cana? are you getting married in the 5 boroughs?
yeah i did my pre-cana through the brooklyn diocese (sp?) at immaculate conception in douglaston ... and yes a couple did pre-cana they were probably in they're late 50's or early 60's they were so great .. and had touching stories!
ooh great that's exactly where I'm going so they just told stories were there like quizzes or questions that they ask you and FH seperately sorry for so many questions I just want to know what happens
they dont ask you guys but you get a booklet and there are questions to fill out like activities to do separate from each other and you dont have to tell your answers only if you volunteer too. Also friday night they give you a paper to write love notes to each other separately ... they dont read it but it will be your attendance for the next day. i hope you have the same couple that we had i loved them ... the names were Rich and sara i think.
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I DID IT ALREADY !!! .... THIS MIGHT SOUND WIERD BUT I HAD A GOOD EXPERIENCE.... THE FIRST NIGHT WAS A LITTLE BORING BUT THE NEXT DAY EVEN THOUGH IT WAS LKE 8 HOURS IT WAS NICE YOU LISTENED TO STORIES AND FILL OUT QUESTIONS ABOUT EACHOTHER. I HAD A VERY NCE COUPLE THAT DID OUR PRE CANA AND I LOVED THEM !!!
a couple does pre cana? are you getting married in the 5 boroughs?
yeah i did my pre-cana through the brooklyn diocese (sp?) at immaculate conception in douglaston ... and yes a couple did pre-cana they were probably in they're late 50's or early 60's they were so great .. and had touching stories!
ooh great that's exactly where I'm going so they just told stories were there like quizzes or questions that they ask you and FH seperately sorry for so many questions I just want to know what happens
they dont ask you guys but you get a booklet and there are questions to fill out like activities to do separate from each other and you dont have to tell your answers only if you volunteer too. Also friday night they give you a paper to write love notes to each other separately ... they dont read it but it will be your attendance for the next day. i hope you have the same couple that we had i loved them ... the names were Rich and sara i think.
love notes?
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i finished mine alreaqdy it was fun and a learning exp.
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good luck let us now how it is
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good luck let us now how it is
I will don't worry
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Good luck!
I am sure you are going to enjoy the experience. FH and I did the encounter weekend. For us (and like what was already mentioned) we had 2 older couples share their stories based on the topics we were covering. Then we split apart from our fiances to answer questions in the book they provided. Then we met back with our fiances to share our answers privately. That's basically how the weekend went, with breakfast, lunch, dinner and a few breaks in between. On our second night there was a prayer service and candle ceremony that was quite touching. I got all emotional but then looked around and noticed I wasn't the only one.
It honestly was a great weekend. It's weird... when we were back home we kinda wished we were still there.
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Good luck!
I am sure you are going to enjoy the experience. FH and I did the encounter weekend. For us (and like what was already mentioned) we had 2 older couples share their stories based on the topics we were covering. Then we split apart from our fiances to answer questions in the book they provided. Then we met back with our fiances to share our answers privately. That's basically how the weekend went, with breakfast, lunch, dinner and a few breaks in between. On our second night there was a prayer service and candle ceremony that was quite touching. I got all emotional but then looked around and noticed I wasn't the only one.
It honestly was a great weekend. It's weird... when we were back home we kinda wished we were still there.
ooh wow sounds great I guess it really isn't that bad, I'm not too worried anymore thanks so much!
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I start pre cana in September- not sure what to expect either. But from what I hear- it's not that bad and people get something from it.
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I start pre cana in September- not sure what to expect either. But from what I hear- it's not that bad and people get something from it.
well I'll be sure to keep you posted
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FH and I are getting married in August so we wont be registering until Feburary. Although we can register now, but it must be done within ^ months before the wedding or else it will expire and you will have to do it all over again. I've heard great things about it so I am looking forward to it!
