Building Christ-centered marriages,
one couple at a time ™
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.
Read more: The time we spent to work on the course together was very special
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.
Read more: The amount of discussion this course sparked was incredible
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.
Read more: This made it easier to hold deep and meaningful conversations
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.
Read more: This course was great in helping us grow in our faith together
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.
Read more: I appreciated there was no judgement from our instructors
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.
Read more: I think this course sets a strong foundation for us
June 17th – Eric and Bianca – Diocese of Phoenix, AZ “Brought us closer to the Lord together!”
Him: This was a wonderful course we really got to get closer to the lord together.
Her: We have really grown together during this experience and best of all we have grown more with our faith I got to see a whole other side to him and see how truly knowledgeable he is. Great experience!!
Both: We never really got that deep when it came to God and the expectations this whole process has brought so much closer not only to God but each other!
Read more: I found the course extremely important for everyone getting married
June 10th – Asonganyi and Forbin – Archdiocese of Washington DC “This rekindled the flames in our relationship”
Him: This course has been an amazing journey to a successful marriage. I have learned many things I didn't know as a young man, and these were essential things I needed to know while preparing for marriage. I was so happy that we got to pray together before each assignment. Completing this marriage prep course has boosted my confidence in becoming a good husband and Dad to our kids. Thank you for your help, guidance, and feedback throughout this course. I will forever remain grateful.
Her: This course has truly been a mind-opener, it has changed my perspective of how I view situations, and it has also made me, realize a lot about myself and my husband. There were times when I felt guilty, but then I learned that forgiveness was just as important as love. The transparency of our tutors especially when reviewing our assignments, was mind-blowing. They were very realistic. I really want to thank you for all your time and sacrifice to educate us, to get closer to Christ in this marriage.
Both: It enhanced our communication, fostering deeper sharing as a couple. It helped us address important topics, understand each other's perspectives, and start building a solid foundation for our marriage through open dialogue, mutual respect, and shared goals.
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