July 11^th – Steven and Lindsey – Archdiocese of Detroit, MI “This program was a great way to strengthen the faith within our relationship and kickstart the rest of our lives”

Him: I thought it was a good class. It not only discussed topics important to any young faith-based couple, but it showed the bible's guidance for various situations we can expect to encounter in life.

Her: We were given comments and constructive feedback quickly and efficiently. The course was organized in an easy-to-follow format with enough time to discuss answers to questions at our own pace.

Both: We feel that our relationship with each other is not only strengthened, but so is our relationship with God. This course reminded us that God is the forefront of our relationship, and that we can lean on him in the good times and bad.

July 4^th – Cole and Sophie – Diocese of Springfield, IL “I was skeptical about an online course, but it was so rewarding and educational!”
Him: I feel we were able to open up about our faith more deeply than we have before. We learned so much through this course!

Her: I loved being able to dive into each section and bounce our opinions and beliefs off of each other. I feel I love him even more now than before!
Both: It helped us be more open with one another with our faith and communicating with God together. We will make it more routine for sure!

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Spencer and Shelby – Diocese of Savannah, GA
His impression of the prep: I enjoyed how we could go at our own pace based on our schedule. I thought each section with the associated questions and work we went through was really valuable. We had many deep conversations regarding the subject matter, and it has helped us tremendously in preparing for marriage.
Her impression of the prep: I loved that we could go at your own speed, and there were so many thought-provoking questions and subjects throughout the course.
Did it meet his expectations: Yes - being Catholic my whole life, I knew the course would be of good quality, and again, we're both very happy we had the flexibility of going at our own pace.
Did it meet her expectations: Yes, it reminded me of RCIA in its subject matter and structure, but obviously more focused on marriage and parenting.

June 27th – Ryan and Gabrielle – Archdiocese of Cincinnati, OH “This course caused my interest and passion in God to be renewed even deeper.”
Him: I thoroughly enjoyed this course. The lessons were engaging and prompted self-reflection as well as productive discussion between my partner and I. I am grateful for this course because I think it has helped us deepen our connection and secure the foundations of our relationship.

Her: I was very impressed with this course. The coursework was intentional and guided us through thinking and talking about God, our marriage, and the future. The feedback was very specific and helpful in guiding our thinking for the future as well!

Both: While the lessons were incredible it was really special to receive feedback from a couple who is rooted in their faith. They have been where we are now, so their guidance, advice, and knowledge is what were most appreciative of.

June 20^th – A.J. and Melody (Cilivy married) – Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, TX “We appreciate all the guidance and support”
Him: Very educational class on marriage. Although we have been together for 10 years, it brought our relationship to a different level.

Her: Agreed, we enjoyed this class and are happy that it brings us another step closer to God.

Both: We plan to bring our marriage into God’s eyes and continue on our path!

June 13^th – Jacob and Samantha – Diocese of Pittsburgh, PA “It made me want to become even closer to my faith”
Him: I have a learned a lot in every section of these classes. The questions made you think, the videos were informational, and the instructors that reviewed our assignments were very insightful.

Her: My goal of this course was to have lifelong tools to help in different aspects of our marriage and to also learn something new along the way, and I honestly feel like that is exactly what happened.

Both: We appreciate the instructors for their time being so kind and honestly teaching us things that we did not know, or going a level deeper than we had thought about things.

June 6^th – Jeremie and Kylie – Diocese of Manchester, NH “I feel like the sacrament of marriage will have so much more meaning to us now.”
Him: This class really took me deeper into what it means to be a godly husband, and how to bring God into our relationship so we can grow deeper in our faith together.

Her: I love how in depth we went into scripture, and how the vows were broken down into understandable chunks. I feel like I learned so much from this class, not only about the history of marriage in the Bible, but also how to have a godly marriage.

Both: Praying together and understanding a bit more about each other helped us to communicate better, and we are better at defusing arguments.

May 30^th – John and Erin – Archdiocese of Denver, CO “I loved the personal connection we made with each other and the instructors.”
Him: This class was a great way to prepare us for marriage, refresh us on our catholic teachings and help us grow together as we prepare for our wedding.

Her: I thought this class was extremely beneficial. It taught us both new things about our faith and what to expect from our marriage.

Both: The topics in the class really helped us each individually and as a couple grow together.

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Robert and Lori (Civilly Married) – Archdiocese of Houston-Galveston- Houston, TX
His impression of the prep: I went in to this marriage prep thinking that we did not need it because we have been married for 22 years. However, from the beginning I recognized that the sessions were focused on biblical teachings an aspect of marital life. It presented questions that had not crossed my mind. Between us having to deep dive and answer these questions, plus the feedback from our sponsors, I found this course to not only be interesting, but absolutely necessary for anyone wishing to get married.
Her impression of the prep: I completely concur. We thought this would address the practicalities of marriage instead of the spiritual aspects. We really learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Did it meet his expectations: It far exceeded my expectations.
Did it meet her expectations: It exceeded our expectations!

May 23^rd – Curtis and Rachel – Diocese of Pittsburgh, PA “I appreciated how scriptures were incorporated in nearly every lesson.”
Him: This course challenged us in numerous ways, and that's what I was most looking forward to. I wanted to learn more about my faith and why the sacrament of marriage is so sacred. I enjoyed reading the scriptures and learning how they are grounded in marriage and the Catholic faith. I look forward to implementing these life lessons into our marriage.

Her: The class helped us grow a deeper understanding of marriage and what it means to our faith. It was the first time I feel like we openly discussed scripture together and apply it to situations in our life. It was something I wish to continue to do throughout our lives and our marriage.
Both: Even though this was a virtual option it was great to still have feedback on our answers and get advice for what we're about to embark on our life together.