About PEM
Pre-engagement/Pre-marital Class fosters an environment to explore depth and vulnerably with your partner. It helps you couple that with God's wise and beautiful design for marriage. It gives you tools to help you navigate those waters when they are still and when the storm comes.
Class time will consist of discussion and review of previous class' homework. Class attendance is expected for certificate of completion.
Class Content
Class 1: Chapter 1 p59, don't forget following couples’ project, Special Message p 97-105,111-112. Optional Parental Wisdom Interview p. 231.
Class 2: Chapter 2 p80, following couples’ project, Worksheet 1 p19
Class 3: Chapter 5 p147, following couples’ project [Life Map NOT optional], Worksheet 2 p38
Class 4: Chapter 6 p165, following couples’ project, Chapter 3 p115, Bonus (optional) Couples’ Interview Appendix B (interview Mentor couples married 0-5, 5-10, 10+ years).
Class 5: LUNCH, Chapter 7 p185, following couples’ project, chapter 4 p129, Bonus project pg 202.
Class 6: for those engaged, we'll double-date and talk about Chapter 8 p209, following couples’ project, bonus project pg 224, final project pg 227.
Additional Content
Textbook: Preparing for Marriage (book included with enrollment in class)