August 26th – Alex and Cristina – Diocese of San Jose, CA “It reminded me the importance of embracing God in your life and marriage”

Him: I learned a lot and it was better than I expected.

Her: We loved our instructors and really appreciated their detailed feedback. We both grew closer thanks to the assignments.

Both: We were able to look at various topics through a different lens which helped foster deep discussions that were very much needed.

August 19th – Mike and Melissa – Diocese of Montreal, Canada “Our discussions really brought us closer to God”

Him: I really enjoyed the whole process and the feedback received by our instructors. It was a great way to connect further with each other, increase our knowledge and be prepared to celebrate our marriage.

Her: What a great experience!! This brought us closer to God and ourselves. We learned so much and we really feel prepared to take this next step with God by our side.

Both: Through our discussion and the feedback provided, we really got to share our experiences with God, discuss the importance of God in our lives and through our marriage.

Aug. 12th – Ahmed and Laura – Archdiocese of San Francisco, CA “This experience has allowed us to connect more deeply with our beliefs and better understand our own identities”

Him: Our instructors have exceeded our expectations in every way. Their feedback has been consistently insightful and helpful, addressing all our concerns promptly. Their quick responses and willingness to assist with any doubts have made a significant positive impact. Their support has been instrumental in our progress, and we deeply appreciate their dedication and efficiency.

Her: Our instructors have truly met our expectations by delivering exceptional support. Their feedback has been thorough and actionable, helping us make informed decisions. They respond swiftly to any queries we have, ensuring that we always feel supported and well-informed. Their dedication and promptness have greatly contributed to our success, and we are very grateful for their assistance.

Both: The process of the course helped us communicate better and share more deeply as a couple. Through the structured discussions and exercises, we gained valuable insights into each other’s perspectives, learned effective communication strategies, and started building a strong foundation for our marriage.

Aug. 5th – Jonathan and Justine– Diocese of Orange, CA “This course helped us get to know each other on a different level which is great.”

Him: I really liked the course because it gave me good refreshers and helped us work through thoughts and ideas together. It brought up some points we may not have thought of on our own.

Her: I enjoyed this course because it really opened up important conversations between Jon and I that we haven’t fully had before. I also learned a lot about the faith through the feedback we were given which was very helpful.

Both: We had many conversations that we hadn’t had before and we dove into what we think our marriage will look like with Christ as the center of our marriage. We talked a lot about our future which was provoked by many of the questions and readings of this course and we are so excited to start out our marriage with a strong foundation.

July 29th – Michael and Santina – Diocese of Trenton, NJ “I feel much more prepared for marriage”

Him: I found the Pre-Cana course to be very thorough and engaging. It provided valuable insights into marriage and strengthened our relationship. The facilitators were knowledgeable, and the content was relevant and practical.

Her: The course was well-organized and offered useful information!

Both: The course revived our commitment to God and the Church. It reminded us of the importance of incorporating faith into our daily lives and relationships, reigniting our desire to engage more fully with our spiritual community. It also provided us with new insights and motivations to strengthen our relationship.

July 22nd – Brandon and Paige (Interfaith)– Archdiocese of Chicago, IL “It revived my desire to become closer to God and His Church”

Him: The classes provided valuable insights into building a strong and healthy marriage.

Her: I thought the lessons were well thought out and I appreciated the in-depth insight-- as a non-Catholic, it helped me better understand some views the Church has. I felt Frel and Froy were very supportive.

Both: We had to communicate our interpretations of the text provided and explain our views. We have never really done a bible study together so this was something new for us.

July 15th – James and Haley – Diocese of Madison, WI “It was nice to have the online option, and be able to sit down each week”

Him: It helped me understand more about my future wife and the life we plan to have together.

Her: I appreciated having a couple to discuss issues/things with that we wouldn’t have thought to discuss otherwise.

Both: It helped us identify could be problems in the future and how to handle them respectfully. It also helped us identify our goals within the marriage.

July 8th – William and Adriana – Archdiocese of Chicago, IL “The course has renewed by desire to be closer to God”

Him: The course made me feel like it gave us something out of the ordinary to look forward to.

Her: I did like the fact that were able to take the course at our own pace.

Both: We both attend church but the course has made us think about how we will let God in to our marriage.

July 1st – Christopher and Alison – Diocese of Allentown. PA “The course reminded me that there are other Catholics that I may seek advice and guidance from”

Him: Valuable lessons were taught in this course, and it opened up dialogue on topics we would not normally discuss. It is important that we had these discussions prior to getting married as we now better understand each other and have learned new ways to communicate from taking this course.

Her: This course allowed us to analyze our relationship and our connection to the church on a deeper level than we previously had. It has helped prepare us to enter marriage with open communication, love, and faith.

Both: We were able to have open conversations about the topics addressed in this course and ensure we were on the same page. This will allow us to better handle any decisions and potential problems encountered in our marriage.

June 24th – Jacob and Karlee – Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, PA “We both loved that we could do it on our own time at home”

Him: I appreciated the fact we could do this in our own home. We were able to discuss these topics in private instead of at a class with other people. I think this course definitely brought Karlee and I closer to each other and closer to God.

Her: I thought it was really insightful. I think it helped to open our eyes to a few things we hadn't considered and it really explained marriage as a sacrament.

Both: We knew communication was key to a healthy marriage, but seeing how things can be derailed it has encouraged us to communicate even more. We intend to have a lifelong love and bond and do not want something as easy as communication ruin that.