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God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage

By Christopher West


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The program was wonderful. I plan to return to the Church because of it and I'm so excited. Thank you so much—this program has truly touched me. » Read More
— Stephanie S.
If my fiancé and I had learned these teachings of the Church on sexuality sooner, we would never have become sexually active. » Read More
— Mark M.
My fiancée and I have grown and deepened our love and commitment to Christ more from this class than in our whole relationship. » Read More
— Steve S.
As an Evangelical Christian, I was blown away... I am now considering taking RCIA. » Read More
— Lisa R.
This was the best presentation of Catholic teaching I have ever heard. » Read More
— Melanie F.
The pre-marriage classes have been exceptionally beneficial and have brought us closer together in love of each other, and in deeper union with the Catholic Church. » Read More
— Rebecca W.
This class has renewed my faith in the Catholic Church. » Read More
— Jennifer W.
This program is the first that I have heard that offered candid and logically sound discussions about Catholic teaching on sex and marriage. I am truly appreciative. » Read More
— Tom S.

God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage is a marriage preparation supplement that offers engaged couples a more complete understanding of God's glorious plan for marriage and human sexuality than perhaps any program available in the Church today. Based on Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body, this program is intended to provide a key component of marriage preparation—catechesis in the theology of marriage and the gift of human sexuality.

Life-Changing Results:

Having surveyed more than two thousand couples over a five-year period, we found that:

While 91% of engaged couples were sexually active coming into the program. After the program though...

  • 48% (of the above 91%) said they will save sex until marriage because of the program. An additional 20% said they were now considering saving sex for marriage.
  • 31% stated they will "definitely use" natural family planning because of the program.
  • 45% "may use NFP" in their marriage.
  • 78% came away with a better understanding of the Catholic vision of marriage.
  • 50% came away with a more positive impression of the Catholic Church.
  • 48% planned to be more active in their faith as a result of the program.
  • 61% made a deeper commitment to Christ.

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God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage Program Components:

6 DVD Set with Segments Guide

This DVD includes a Full-Length Version of eight talks and a Segments Version, with easy-to-use navigation menus. The forty-three shorter video segments enable marriage preparation facilitators to utilize select aspects of the original video program while enhancing their own live presentations of the God's Plan content. (Segment descriptions can be found in the accompanying guide.)

Retail Price: $139.95

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God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage Starter Kit (Segmented DVDs, Segment Guide, Leader's Guide, Couple's Workbook & Good News Book)

God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage is a supplemental marriage preparation program by renowned Catholic author and teacher Christopher West, based on Pope John Paul II's revolutionary Theology of the Body.

This Starter Kit inludes:

  • Six Segmented DVDs
  • Segments Guide
  • Leader's Guide
  • Study Guide
  • Good News About Sex & Marriage

Retail Price: $159.95

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Couples Workbook

The Couples Workbook will guide participants during their participation in the God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage program with thought-provoking questions, inspiring quotes, and helpful commentary. This workbook is designed to accompany the corresponding lessons from the DVDs.

Retail Price: $7.95

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Segments Guide

God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage is a new, supplemental marriage preparation program by renowned Catholic author and teacher Christopher West, based on Pope John Paul II's revolutionary Theology of the Body. This workbook is designed to accompany the God's Plan Segmented DVDs.

Retail Price: $9.95

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Instructor's Guide

The Instructors Edition Workbook provides study leaders with everything contained in the Student Workbook, plus helpful tips on facilitating the God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage program, suggested prayers, questions & answers for discussion, and more. This guide is designed to accompany the corresponding lessons from the DVDs.

Retail Price: $12.95

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Good News About Sex & Marriage

In this easy-to-read, question-and-answer book, well-known theologian Christopher West offers a fresh, relevant, and convincing presentation of the Church's teachings on human sexuality and marriage rooted in Pope John Paul II's revolutionary Theology of the Body. A wonderful resource for RCIA, Pre-Cana, and adult faith formation classes. Also available in Spanish.

Retail Price: $12.99

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