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6 May 2008 |
New DVD
Communicates Fundamental Principals of Sacramental Marriage to Engaged Couples
Produced by The Diocese of Rockville Centre and Hosted by Msgr. Jim Lisante |
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NEW YORK — The Diocese of Rockville Centre hopes couples put the purchase of a new DVD at the top of their wedding to-do lists. Couples thinking of getting married can now better understand the meaning and significance of this life-changing sacrament by watching “When Two Become One – an Introduction to Sacramental Marriage” – hosted by Msgr. Jim Lisante (www.msgrlisante.org). This new 25-minute DVD was
produced by the Office of Faith Formation of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
View trailer here: https://www.drvc-faith.org/marriageDvdOffering.html
Msgr. Lisante unpacks what every engaged couple needs to know before they enter into sacramental marriage in the Catholic Church. He is joined by four couples: engaged, newlyweds, married with children and celebrating their 51st anniversary who share their personal joys, insights, struggles and the wisdom they have gained through preparing for and living out the challenge and mystery of sacramental marriage.
“These days it is so important that engaged couples understand not only the unique meaning and challenges but also the lived experience of marriage as a sacrament,” said John Romanowsky, Associate Director for Media in the Office of Faith Formation and producer of the DVD.
As a sacrament, marriage is more than a celebration or a ritual. Marriage reflects Jesus Christ’s unbreakable bond of love with his Church, a love that is free, faithful and fruitful. It is a sacred vow, a gift a man and woman freely and knowingly give to each other.
“Sacramental love must be offered with no condition,” said Msgr. Lisante. “I will love you on the mountaintops. I’ll love you in the valleys. I think this is such a monumental concept of love, that for many couples, I don’t think they necessarily understand the real cost of the discipleship of the follower of Christ who marries,” added Msgr. Lisante.
To order “When Two Become One” contact the Office of Faith Formation of the Diocese of Rockville Centre at 516-678-5800, ext. 236. For more information and to order online, go to https://www.drvc-faith.org/marriageDvdOffering.html
About Msgr. Jim Lisante
Msgr. Jim Lisante is pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle parish in West Hempstead, NY. He has hosted several national television programs including Christopher Close-Up. He is a regular contributor to Fox News and ABC Eyewitness News and has authored Of Life and Love, Let’s Talk, Personally Speaking, and The Power of One. Msgr. Lisante currently hosts an annual NBC Special and a weekly radio program called Personally Speaking.
About The Diocese of Rockville Centre
The
Diocese of Rockville Centre (www.drvc.org) was formed in
1957 and covers 1,198 square miles in Nassau and Suffolk
Counties. The diocese serves approximately 1.4 million
Catholics (total population in both counties is
approximately 2.8 million). There are 134 parishes in
115 towns. Last year over 18,000 baptisms, 18,000
confirmations, 19,000 first communions and 4,000
marriages took place in the diocese. There are
approximately 22,000 students in Catholic elementary
schools; 13,000 in secondary schools and 3,300 in higher
institutions. There are 69 Catholic elementary and high
schools and one Catholic college in the diocese. There
are also 120,189 total students in religious education.
Catholic Health Services of Long Island consists of five
hospitals, three nursing homes, a community-based home
for those with special needs and a hospice. Last year,
Catholic Charities assisted more than 59,000 individuals
who are poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged on Long
Island. (4/20/07)
Contact:
Sean P. Dolan
Director of Communications
516-678-5800, ext. 625
rvcinfo@drvc.org
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