Quite simply it is a newsletter for newly married couples delivered through their letterbox six times a year. Foundations contains articles on topics that are of value to the couple as they live the sacrament begun on their wedding day. Each issue has a theme such as Communication, Family of Origin, Expectations, Budgeting, and contains short articles, exercises for the couple to do, book reviews and personal interviews.
Every newsletter also features a spiritual dimension.
Studies have shown that good marriage preparation increases the chances of a marriage surviving. They have also shown that the perceived value of marriage preparation declines significantly over time. The practice in America has been for dioceses to commit to giving their newly married couples a years subscription as a wedding gift. It s budgeted for in the cost of the marriage preparation course, but gives the sign that the church cares what happens to this couple once the marriage preparation is complete. Subscriptions to Foundations are not yet available but please email us to be alerted when it goes to press.