Marriage Preparation Courses 2010
Here are the Marriage Preparation Courses that are being
OFFICIALLYorganised for the Archdiocese of Bombay for the period June to December. 2010. These programmes should be done
SIX MONTHS or more before the wedding to gain the best benefit from them.
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SNEHA-BHANDAN TWO DAY Non-Residential course for ENGLISH speaking NRIs only.
18 –19 Dec. Sat-Sun - Sacred Heart School Hall, Santacruz(W).
SNEHA-ENCOUNTER TWO DAY Non-Residential course for ENGLISH speaking only..
• 19 -20 Jun. Sat-Sun - Salvation Church Hall, Dadar (W).
• 10 – 11 Jul. Sat-Sun. - Salvation Church Hall, Dadar (W).
• 21 - 22 Aug. Sat-Sun. - Sacred Heart School Hall, Santacruz(W).
• 18 - 19 Sept. Sat-Sun. - Salvation Church Hall, Dadar (W).
• 23 – 24 Oct. Sat-Sun. - Salvation Church Hall, Dadar (W)
• 06 – 07 Nov. Sat-Sun. - Salvation Church Hall, Dadar (W).
• 18 –19 Dec. Sat-Sun - Sacred Heart School Hall, Santacruz(W).
SNEHA- VIVAH TWO DAY Non-Residential course in AC Conference Hall. (COUPLES ONLY).
•05 - 06 June Sat-Sun. - Kohinoor Hall, Prabhadevi, Dadar (W)
•31 Jul. –1 Aug. Sat-Sun. - Kohinoor Hall, Prabhadevi, Dadar (W)
•09 – 10 Oct. Sat-Sun. - Kohinoor Hall, Prabhadevi, Dadar (W)
•04 - 05- Dec. Sat-Sun. - Kohinoor Hall, Prabhadevi, Dadar (W)
1. REGISTRATION for all these programmes has to be done only in person and ONLY at SNEHALAYA (see Office Hours given below). No registration will be done on the phone or outside office hours. Christians have to get their baptism certificate. Those who have studied in English medium schools will have to do an English language course.
2. Registration has to be done with the payment of Rs.700/- per head for Sneha-Encounter / Sneha-Bhandan course and Rs.1300/- per head for Sneha-Vivah Course, and this includes pre-course reading material, snacks, buffet lunch and other material supplied. Refunds against cancellations are given up to a week before the course and the admit slip surrendered. A cancellation fee of Rs.50 will be deducted for any cancellation. No refunds will be given if you cancel 6 days before the course.The cost of books will not be refunded..
3. All courses the registration is on a first come first served basis. If seats are available, late fee of Rs.100 will be charged in the last week before the course.
4. The Check-In time is 8.30 a.m. and the course ends around 6.30 p.m. The participants have to be present for the whole course or else they will not get the certificate. On Sundays it ends with Mass. LATE COMERS will not be admitted to the course.
5. English courses are also held in Dombivli (Tel. 0251 2401766) and Vashi (Tel: 27650343 / 27651392)
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ENGAGED ENCOUNTER Week-End Residential Course for English Speaking only.
18 - 20 June. 16 - 18 July. 06 - 08 August. 03 - 05 Sept.
08 – 10 Oct.. 12 –14 Nov. 03– 05 Dec
Venue: All at Retreat House, 6, Kane Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400 050; Tel.:2642 2095. [Except 3 – 5 Dec. which will be at Diocesan Pastoral Centre, 4 Kane Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400 050 Tel: 2642 2556 / 2643 1384]. Each of these courses begins on Friday evening at 7.00 p.m. and ends on Sunday evening at 7.00 p.m. Separate accommodation is provided for males and females
1. As this is for couples, BOTH have to be present for the course.
2. 1.The Registration Fee is Rs.200/- per couple and a registration form has to be filled in. Their contribution towards the boarding and lodging will be told to them at the course (about Rs. 1000/- per couple). Registration done at SNEHALAYA.
3. As accommodation is very limited, the registration is on a first come first served basis.
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HINDI ONE-DAY COURSE for HINDI speaking only.
14 Aug. Sat. 16 Oct. Sat. 11 Dec. Sat.
Venue: All at St. Anthony’s Church Hall, 267/1-2, S.M. Building, Dharavi; Tel. 24044703
1. Registration Charges are Rs.300/- per head. Late Registration Fee is Rs.50/-(Total Rs.350/-)
2. Registration at SNEHALAYA. Rest as for the English non-residential Course as given above
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KONKANI ONE-DAY COURSEfor KONKANI speaking only.
11 Jul. Sun. 12 Sept. Sun. 14 Nov. Sun.
Venue: All at St. Anthony’s Church Hall, Vakola, Santacruz (East), Tel. 2667 2963
1. Registration Charges are Rs.300/- per head. Late Registration Fee is Rs.50/-(Total Rs.350/-)
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Registration at SNEHALAYA. Rest as for the English Course as given above.
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MARATHI ONE DAY COURSES for MARATHI speaking only.
6 Jun. Sun. 4 July. Sun. 1 Aug. Sun. 12 Sept. Sun.
3 Oct. Sun. 7 Nov Sun. 5 Dec Sun.
Venue: All at Mukti Sagar Kendra Hall, Uttan, Bhayandar (W), Thane Dt.
1. The check-in time cum registration is 8.30 a.m. and the programme ends at 5.30 p.m.with mass.
2. The Charges are Rs.250/- per head (includes lunch etc.) to be paid at entering the hall. NO LATE COMERS admitted. Please bring your baptism certificate.
3. For further information, please phone 2845 0121 / 2845 1547
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TAMIL ONE DAY COURSES for Tamil Speaking only
3 July. Sat. 2 Oct. Sat. 11 Dec. Sat.
Venue: All at St. Anthony’s Church Hall, 267/1-2, S.M. Building, Dharavi; Tel. 24044703
1. Registration done at SNEHALAYA and Charges are Rs.300/- per head.
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GUJARATI COURSES in Borivli(W), please contact
Sr. Mary Dabhi (Tel. 28959727)
SNEHALAYA OFFICE HOURS:
Mon to Fri: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. ;
Sat: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. -6 p.m.
The Office is closed on all Sundays and Public Holidays. Contact the Office Receptionist for Registration for all English, Hindi, Tamil and Konkani Marriage Preparation Courses.
SNEHALAYA FAMILY SERVICE CENTRE,
Victoria Church Campus,
L.J. Road, Mahim,
Mumbai 400016
Tel.2446 8218 / 24448218
For more details log on to : www.snehalaya.in
Fr. Cajetan D. Menezes.
Director
