Jan. 29th– Justin and Brittany – Archdiocese of Baltimore, MD “The course definitely made me more excited to become closer with God with my Husband by my side”

Him: The course was very helpful and useful for us as we prepare for marriage. Our instructors were fantastic and provided thorough feedback for each course.

Her: We found the courses informative and it helped us in our conversations about family planning and our life together going forward. We will certainly recommend the program to any couple!

Both: The course provided guidelines for us to communicate on tougher conversations.

Jan. 22nd – Donald and Laura – Archdiocese of San Francisco, CA “It's a safe and non-judgmental environment”

Him: I was very satisfied with the course. The online access was important to me due to the fact that we both have busy work schedules. Our instructors were very supportive and made the process easy. Thank you both.

Her: I wasn't sure what to expect in this course.  However, I found our instructors to be absolutely wonderful and supportive. Their insights were incredibly helpful.  I am exceedingly grateful for their assistance through this process.

Both: It gave us the freedom to have open and honest conversations about God, our relationship with him, and our expectations for marriage. We also noticed that it created a space and time to sit with one another, without any other distractions.  We talked about God, life and shared our feelings. That was our favorite part.

Jan. 15th – Jesus and Lourdes – Archdiocese of Los Angeles, CA “It gave us time to talk and connect with each other”

Him: As a cradle Catholic, this course reminded me of the foundations of our faith. It helped me to learn more about our faith and corrected my misunderstanding and perception of certain teachings about marriage.

Her: From the first question to the last one, it kept me informed and gave me great feedback. At times, we had different answers, but in the end, we came together. We have a better understanding of what a true marriage is in God's ways and His plans. 

Both: We learned some new communication techniques that have helped us to listen more attentively and take time to grasp what we wanted to convey with our words versus our emotions and actions.

Jan. 8th – Jordan and Julia – Diocese of Washington DC “It felt good to pray together and to make our relationship with God, both individually and as a couple”

Him: Wonderful opportunity to connect with one another and discuss important topics through a spiritual lens.

Her: The course brought us closer and helped us to become more comfortable talking about our faith together. 

Both: It allowed us to talk about difficult topics, which we had previously addressed from a less spiritual lens, with a new focus on our Faith, the word of God, and teachings of the church relate to those topics. 

Jan. 1st – John and Emily – Diocese of Phoenix, AZ “I've thought for years that my marriage was strong but I can already feel that we are growing as a couple”

Him: I was thankful for how thoroughly things were explained. Coming from little to no knowledge of the Catholic faith, our instructors were able to break things down so that I could better understand.

Her: I actually loved this course. Not only did we learn a lot but it opened the door to exploring our faith together as a married couple. I am excited to see where our relationship goes and how it strengthens.

Both: we talked about things on a deeper level. Also, after a refresher on communication we are excited to put some things to use to make the most of our relationship. We both want to be more understanding of each other’s needs.

Dec. 11th – Alek and Lauren – Diocese of Lansing, MI “It helped me grow my relationship with God”

Him: I was very pleased with the depth of explanation and wide range of topics that were covered. There was no beating around the bush! Just good, honest, Catholic teaching and so much good reading to further the development of our relationship.

Her: Going into this marriage prep, I really had no idea what to expect. I was so happy with how it went! I feel way more prepared for marriage. This gives me a much better foundation for what to expect when married.

Both: There was a lot of prompting for conversation between us that we don't often talk about super in-depth so it was helpful to bring some of those topics back into focus (finances, sex, parenting). There wasn't anything that we had NEVER talked about thankfully, but it was a good refresher, and so far, our communication has been very open and honest and fruitful, thank God.

Nov. 27th – Nicholas and Hope – Archdiocese of San Francisco, CA “I feel called to give thanks to God and deepen my faith because I have truly felt his presence in helping me prepare for marriage”

Him: We had a wonderful time completing this course. It allowed us to grow closer to each other and to God. It also helped us better understand the Church's teachings and what it really means to get married. It's made us even more excited for the future and the life we'll build together.

Her: I loved this course because it really taught me a lot about the importance of marriage and the commitment Nick and I are making. Or rather, it affirmed the importance I already knew, and put it all in the context of God's love for us. It was educational in the sense that it revisited important Catholic principles, but also gave us ideas for how to live in our marriage. Most of all, I am so grateful for the way this course brought Nick and I together. I can really feel the beauty and importance of our shared faith, and will miss sitting down to work through the lessons! Though I know our faith and commitment to God is an ongoing education and commitment, and Nick and I can continue our practice together.

Both: We appreciated the conversations that it prompted us to have. They were important, but not all necessarily things we would have talked about on our own. We also appreciated the approachability of the course. It was never condescending or assumed knowledge.

Nov. 20th – Steven and Laura – Diocese of Colorado Springs, CO “I never realized just how important it is to put Christ at the center of our marriage”

Him: I really appreciated our instructor’s wisdom, guidance, testimony and grace. Their testimony was extremely powerful, and they were very helpful and thorough in their assessments after each lesson.

Her: This course has been an absolute eye-opener and exactly what we needed. I feel we are fully prepared to enter into marriage in the Catholic Church. The course is full of wonderful teachings, articles, and videos. Our instructors were amazing and we felt very comfortable communicating with them. I appreciate their insight and guidance so very much. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is preparing for marriage in the Catholic Church.

Both: It definitely allowed us to communicate better. We plan to put into practice all the suggestions for creating better communication. We got into in-depth discussions regarding God, marriage, forgiveness, etc. I do feel we have a strong foundation now to embark on our new journey of being married in the Catholic Church.

Nov. 13th – Austin and Tracy – Diocese of Greensburg, PA “I wasn't sure how marriage prep could bring me closer to God but after this class I felt more on the right path”

Him: I think this course has brought me and my partner even more together and be closer to God. We have learned things about us and have been able to talk about different topics that have increased our bond.

Her: This class have prepared us as a couple to enter a new chapter in both our lives. We feel closer to each other and closer to God. We have more guidance going into marriage than before. We are really appreciative of this course and how helpful our instructors were. Their feedback helped us reflect back to our answers and discuss the assignments even more.

Both: Every class had different topics to review. Every topic was important and related to God and his church. The classes were great guidelines to ensure our relationship with God, ourselves, and each other.

Nov. 6th – Ryan and Erin – Archdiocese of Denver, CO “I appreciated the number of discussions this course prompted”

Him: I feel that I have a much greater understanding and a new perspective on the Bible than I did before. It also has made me realize that I have been missing something since I haven't made going to Church or praying a priority.

Her: It really solidified the importance of faith in marriage and really spoke to the wide array of benefits that marriage will have on us if embraced through Christ. It has made me more excited about the future with Ryan and our future family.

Both: We haven't spoken much to each other about our faith before, and we haven't made it a priority in our relationship. Having these conversations now has brought us closer and we have made faith a central part of our marriage.