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Ready for the Altar

The five pillars of valid matrimonial consent explained in plain language. What 1,847 tribunal cases reveal about what makes a marriage last and what causes it to fail.

What This Book Covers

Ready for the Altar takes the five pillars of valid consent, the same framework used in the Forever Test and the Formation Course, and explains each one in depth with examples drawn from tribunal patterns. This is not a theoretical treatment of Canon Law. It is a practical guide written for couples, parents, priests, and anyone involved in marriage formation.

  • ✓ All 5 pillars explained with real tribunal context
  • ✓ Anonymized case patterns and what they reveal
  • ✓ Conversation guides for each pillar
  • ✓ Self-assessment questions
  • ✓ Red flags to watch for
  • ✓ Guidance for priests, parents, and mentors
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The Five Pillars Workbook

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Who This Book Is For

Written for Everyone Involved in Marriage Formation

💍 Engaged couples preparing for the sacrament
👪 Married couples strengthening their foundation
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents raising children who will one day marry
⚖ Priests preparing couples for the sacrament
📚 Lay ministers in Pre-Cana or RCIA programs
👥 Marriage mentors and counselors

Not Sure If You Need the Book?

Take the Forever Test first. It is free and will show you where your formation gaps are. The book addresses exactly those gaps.

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