Amsterdam is quite an international city and it is important to think of those from other countries when preparing for marriage in the Catholic Church. This course brings the participants in touch with other couples in the same situation and more experienced ones, who will help them think about their future married life. You are welcome to register for this course:
DAY AND TIME: Tuesday or Wednesday evening and 2 Saturday afternoons
PLACE: Keizersgracht 218 B – 1016 DZ Amsterdam
COSTS: € 150 per couple.
Tuesday, January 13th, from 8 to 10 pm
Habits for highly effective relationships.
By Jan and Ursula de Jong
Wednesday, January 21st,
From 6 to 8 pm we shall have a potluck dinner
and from 8 to 10 pm
Christian anthropology of Marriage. Love and responsibility.
By Maria Theresia and Paolo Toffano
Tuesday, January 27th, from 8 to 10 pm
By Father Rafael de Ojeda
Marriage as a sacrament. The meaning of marrying in the Church.
Followed by the ceremony for the blessing of the couples
Saturday, January 31st, from 3.30 to 5.00 pm
From just a couple to a few kids. Beauty and challenges.
By Lucy and Nick van Schaijik
Tuesday, February 3rd, from 8 to 10 pm
Sexual intimacy and fertility according to natural cycles.
By Monica and Sander Reintjens
Saturday, February 7th, from 3.30 to 5.00 pm
How can you keep and increase married love during the years?
By Mapy and Federico Castillo
To register, fill up this form and send it to
For more information: Father Rafael Ojeda T - 06 18519647 * E -