It takes 3 years in law school to become a lawyer. It takes at least 8 years to become a priest. It takes Dominican Sisters 7 years before they profess perpetual vows. It takes a few 20 minute classes to get married. Anybody see a problem?
When we are considering vocations, and something as important as marriage, doesn’t it deserve some serious thought, discussion, and spiritual guidance? Perhaps better marriage formation is the answer.
Regarding Baptism classes, I’m sure more people went to CCD than Catholic school. They probably don’t remember very much from their 6th grade discussion.
Yeah, people work on Saturday. However, should the church do nothing in the formation or preparation for the vocation of marriage?
Yeah; I see a huge a problem. To delay the baptism of newborns of a practicing Catholic family is reprehensible. These parishes are risking the salvation of those innocent children.
Shouldn't baptism and child-rearing have been covered in a "pre-cana" class before the couple was allowed to marry?