Becoming a Facilitator

Newry Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service welcomes applications from people who are interested in becoming Marriage Education Facilitators

If you feel that you have something to offer to young people who are preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage and you are willing to give up some voluntary time to train in this area then your local ACCORD Centre would be delighted to hear from you.

What qualifications are necessary?

There are no specific academic requirements. Training will be given to all successful applicants.  ACCORD offer a Special Purpose Certificate Award from the Pontifical University St. Patrick's College, Maynooth Faculty of Theology to all who successfully complete this training.

Applications are open to those who are: 

• Currently married in the Catholic Church or currently in a marriage recognised by the Catholic Church.
• Have the ability to convey a positive attitude to marriage.
• Have an openness and commitment to working within a Catholic Organisation.
• Relate easily to people, able to work as part of a team.
• Are sensitive, warm, caring and accepting

Accord Newry will host an information evening on Thursday 16^th April if you would be interested in applying please contact the Centre on 028 30263577 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .