Marriage preparation programs come in many forms: residential weekends, a weekly series, one day programs, parish-based programs, and couple to couple meetings with a mentor couple. Here are some widely-used ones.
Before I Do – Preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage
Contact: avemariapress.1@nd.edu
A Decision to Love
800-321-0411
When Two Become One
In this DVD, Msgr. Jim Lisante and four couples explain what engaged couples need to know before marrying in the Catholic Church.
516-678-5800
Catholic Engaged Encounter
A retreat weekend for engaged couples to discuss issues that will impact their marriage.
Engaged Enrichment
A parish-based marriage preparation experience presented in one evening and the following day or in three evenings.
505-821-1571
Evenings for Engaged
A six evening program in which a lead married couple meets with several engaged couples in the leader’s home
800-221-5175
The First Dance/Take Back Your Wedding
Help engaged couples and their parents manage the people stress of wedding planning
For Better and For Ever - Marriage Preparation Resources
A parish based “sponsor couple” approach to marriage preparation
210-534-1129
rruhnke@sbcglobal.net
A Marriage in the Lord
Developed by the Archdiocese of Chicago Family Ministries Office and used in parishes and dioceses throughout the United States.
312-534-8340
Only Love Can Make It Easy
800-321-0411
Perspectives on Marriage
800-397-2282
Catholic Marriage Preparation, Inc.
Thorough one-on-one online course based upon Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body
866-425-7193
God’s Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage
Theology of the Body marriage preparation supplement that focuses on the sacramentality and nature of marriage and the beauty of human sexuality
800-376-0520
Online Marriage Prep Class
An online, on-demand preparation program that is interactive, convenient, and private. Available anytime from anywhere.
Contact: info@themarriagegroup.com or call 888-499-7737.
Picture of Love
Marriage preparation programs for engaged couples and couples in need of convalidation. Written by Joan Vienna and Virginia Metoyer, Family Life Office, Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
800-824-1813
Preparing to Live in Love
Combines personal mentoring with a marriage preparation curriculum that integrates Theology of the Body and practical life skills.
877-201-2142
PMRCusa@msn.com
Fully Engaged
A Catholic catechetical pre-marriage inventory that carries a Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur. This inventory also uses a catechetical workbook for engaged couples, facilitator’s guide, free training DVD, and follow-up e-mails for the first year. Call 800-624-9019 to order a preview kit.
