MARRIAGE PREPARATION
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To receive the Sacrament of Marriage in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, every engaged couple is required, by Canon Law, to participate in an approved marriage preparation program. The following programs are offered through parish classes, online, and weekend retreats.
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parish-sponsored classes
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Parish programs offer a variety of settings and arrangements from larger groups to webinars to mentor-couples.
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Year-round classes
Divine Redeemer Parish:
200 Walnut St.
Sewickley, PA 15143- Mentoring with sponsor couple is available year round. For more information, contact Anna or Alan Torrance:
- Cost is $25.
Guardian Angels Parish:1526 Union Ave.
Natrona Heights., PA 15065- Virtual mentoring with sponsor couple available year round. For more information, call Deacon Patrick Wood at 724-226-4900, ext. 5.
- Cost is $45.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish
800 Avila Court
Pittsburgh, PA 15237 (Ross Twp)- Virtual mentoring with sponsor couple available year round for members of OLMC parish only. For more information, contact Lou and Mary Locante:
locante@aol.com - Cost is $40.
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish:
St. Therese of Lisieux Church Site
1 Saint Therese Ct.
Munhall, PA 15120- Meetings are held the first Sunday of every month from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Attend one session per month for five months in the rectory meeting room.
- Cost is $25.
- To register, conteact Terry & Michele Shields at whshields1@verizon.net or 412-462-9976.
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Friday, January 19, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMSaint Mark the Evangelist Parish Marriage Preparation - 2-Day EventRead More
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Friday, February 9, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PMMarriage preparation takes place on Friday, Feb. 9 (6pm-9:30pm) & Saturday, Feb. 10 (9am-7pm).Read More
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Tuesday, March 5, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PMPre-Cana classes will be held at Mary, Queen of Saints Parish on March 5, March 12, and March 19. You must attend all three sessions.Read More
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Friday, April 19, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMSaint Mark the Evangelist Parish Marriage Preparation - 2-Day EventRead More
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Friday, September 20, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMSaint Mark the Evangelist Parish Marriage Preparation - 2-Day EventRead More
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marriage prep programs
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"Rooted in Love" hosted by Renew the "I Do"
Upcoming Rooted in Love Marriage Prep Events
- February 3 & 4, 2024: 9 am - 5 pm at the Field Day Building, 3706 Butler Street, Lawrenceville
- April 26 - 28, 2024: A Friday LUAU Date Night dinner kicks off the weekend, which takes place at the Field Day Building, 3706 Butler Street, Lawrenceville. Saturday and Sunday hours are 9 am - 5 pm.
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Together with your fiancee, engage each other in important conversations to grow your relationship. Relatable, credible speakers and priests provide loving guidance, impactful stories and will cover the following topics:
- Why get married in the Catholic Church?
- A Biblical look at love and commitment
- Sacramental grace
- What are you saying I do to?
- Communication and resolving conflict
- Expectations from your family of origin
- Responsible parenthood, sexuality and modern fertility care
There are two in-person weekends each year, each of which includes the following:- Talks given by professional speakers & couples
- Mass, meditation, & confession
- Blessing of engagement rings
- Mean & women separate breakout sessions
- Saturday wine & cheese social
- Saturday & Sunday coffee, donuts, & lunch
- Follow-up Modern Fertility Care class
- "The 21 Undeniable Secrets of Marriage" gift copyClick here to learn more and to register
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Online marriage prep hosted by Catholic Marriage Prep
Given limits to group gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic, couples may need an online program. In order to register for an online program, couples need the approval of their celebrant (priest).
Click here to learn more and to register
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Engaged Encounter Marriage Prep Weekend
Engaged Encounter is a weekend retreat that helps couples to dialogue honestly and intensively about their future: their strengths; weaknesses; desires; ambitions; goals; and attitudes about money, sex, children, family, church and society. Engaged Encounter invites couples to deeper communication, which is vital for the growth of a healthy relationship and marriage.
For local reservations email pittsburgh@engagedencounter.com or call 412-861-0262. To volunteer for Engaged Encounter, contact Rick and Carol Behring at 724-316-2820 or rcbehring@zoominternet.net.
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Contact for Pre-Marriage Information
To have your parish's premarriage class placed on the diocesan calendar or to inquire about pre-marriage in general, please contact:
Deacon Tom Lopus
Deacon in Support of Marriage Ministries
tlopus@diopitt.org
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