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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. Given this period of social distancing, some parishes continue to offer virtual and mentor couple opportunities.
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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. Mary Magdalene Parish:509 South Dallas Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208- Pre-Marriage Class Program offered year round
- Cost is: $50.00
- To register, contact Rev. Thomas J. Burke at 412-661-7222 ext. 202 or tburke@diopitt.org
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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Parish Marriage Prep Programs
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Friday, October 7, 6:30 PMSaint James Parish is hosting pre-cana sessions on October 7 from 6:30 pm - 9:00 am and October 8 from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm. You must attend both sessions.Read More
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Saturday, October 22, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PMSaint Andrew the Apostle Parish is hosting a pre-marriage course on October 22.Read More
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Tuesday, October 25, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PMPre-Cana classes will be held at Mary, Queen of Saints Parish on October 15, November 1, and November 8. You must attend all three sessions.Read More
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Saturday, October 29, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMThe retreat consists of two Saturday sessions: Saturday, October 29, 2022 & Saturday, November 5, 2022. You must attend both Saturday sessions to fulfill the program requirements.Read More
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Tuesday, March 14, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PMPre-Cana classes will be held at Mary, Queen of Saints Parish on March 14, 21, and 28. You must attend all three sessions.Read More
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Saturday, March 18, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMThe retreat consists of two Saturday sessions: Saturday, March 18, 2023 & Saturday, March 25, 2023. You must attend both Saturday sessions to fulfill the program requirements.Read More
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marriage prep programs
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Joy-filled Marriage Prep hosted by Renew the I do
Renew the I Do offers the Joy Filled Marriage Prep in 4 formats:
- Weekend: There are four in-person weekends each year
- Virtual: Livestreamed options are offered via Zoom
- Five-Week Session: Sessions are offered on five consecutive Thursday evenings. Each session lasts 2.5 hours.
- Private one on one sessions Click 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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