Marriage Preparation

Every couple to be married in the Diocese of Pittsburgh is required to participate in a diocesan-approved marriage preparation program which should be taken at least six months prior to your wedding.  Pre-marriage programs are offered in four models: the Engaged Encounter weekend retreat,  "Joy Filled Marriage" sponsored by the "Renew the I Do" foundation, parish-sponsored programs, or in THESE special circumstances - online formation through Catholic Marriage Prep.com (the only approved online pre-marriage program for the Diocese of Pittsburgh).  See below for information, dates and availability for each.

Given the temporary suspension of group gatherings, couples with a pressing need to complete marriage prep at this time may find that this program meets their needs.  Please consult the priest who is overseeing your wedding to obtain his approval.  Click on the Catholic Marriage Prep logo below to register.

Only certain programs such as Webinars and Mentor Couple offerings are permitted at this time.   Note: all other group pre-marriage activities are suspended until further notice. 

Click here for schedule of parish pre-marriage classes

 

CONTACT FOR POSTING PARISH PRE-MARRIAGE CLASSES ON-LINE:

TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS LIMITATIONS

Engaged Encounter is a weekend retreat away that assists couples in dialogueing honestly and intensively about their prospective lives together-- their strengths and weaknesses, desires, ambitions, goals, attitudes about money, sex, children, family, church and society in a face-to-face way.  Engaged Encounter is an invitation to go deeper in communication, vital for the growth of your relationship and healthy marriage.

TO VOLUNTEER to help Engaged Encounter, contact Rick & Carol Behring at 724-316-2820 or rcbehring@zoominternet.net