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Marriage Preparation Programs

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Before You Say "I Do"

Contact:

(248) 522-3748

E-Mail:

tadonaho@oaklandcc.edu

Engages couples to reflect and discuss their personal and mutual expectations about marriage
Couples attend two consecutive sessions
Cost is $100 per couple
Location: Oakland Community College, Farmington Hills

Beyond "Honey I'm Home"

Contact:

(248) 689-0732

Contact:

(248) 362-3340

Sessions designed to improve the intimacy and love in couples’ relationship through effective listening and communication. Two topics are covered at each session.
Attendance may begin with any session
Cost is $30 per session
Location St. Anastasia Parish, Troy

Bright Beginnings

Contact:

(313) 882-8344

Contact:

(313) 567-9412

Program reflecting on love, decision, and your future
Couples attend one six-hour retreat
Cost is $75 per couple
Location: St. Edmund Parish, Warren

Covenant Love

Contact:

(734) 414-1104

Designed to help couples be better prepared and better equipped for living a lifelong holy and successful marriage
Couples attend a two-day overnight program
Cost is $225 per couple
Location: The Retreat Center at St. John’s, Plymouth

El Taller Prematrimonial

Contact:

(313) 382-7323 de 7:00 pm a 11:00 pm

Ayudar a los novios o parejas a profundizar y tomar conciencia de la realidad que viven como paraja para que la iluminen con la luz de la fe y de la experiencia del la iglesia A través de los matrimonios y sacerdotes orientadores.
Temas A Tratar: Sensibilizacion, Sacramento del Matrimonio, Amor conyugal, Espiritualidad en la pareja, Dialogo, Economia en el hogar, Conocerse mas para amarse mejor, Misión personal, respeto a la vida y método Billings, Sexualidad y pateridad responsable, Armonia en el hogar.
Cost - $60
Locacion(s): Holy Redeemer Parish, Detroit; St. Gabriel Parish, Detroit; St. Esteban, Detroit

Engaged Encounter Detroit

(The Detroit Chapter is in transition. Please visit the website for current information.)

Hosted by a team of married couples
Personal reflection and private couple communication are the main concepts of the weekend
Cost is $140 per couple

Evenings for the Engaged

Contact:

(586) 731-6534

Two married couples share their marriages with five or six engaged couples.
Couples attend once a week for five consecutive weeks Sep - Jun
Cost is $70 per couple
Location: St. Martin de Pores Parish, Warren

God's Joy-Filled Catholic Marriage Preparation

Contact:

(248) 889-0634

Program participants must attend all five sessions.
Cost is $65 per couple
Location: Church of the Holy Spirit, Highland

Marriage In Sight

Contact:

(586) 264-1230

E-Mail:

stephrem@comcast.net

Engaged couples are given the opportunity to discuss with their partners six topics that may be stumbling blocks in their marriage. Topics covered are communication, blending two lives, conflict resolution, family and friends, faith development and “til death do us part”.
Cost $40
Location: St. Ephrem Parish, Sterling Heights

Marriage is a Decision

Contact:

(313) 562-5356

E-Mail:

parishoffice@stsebastiancatholicchurch.org

A married couple facilitates a group of 5-7 engaged couples as they discuss twelve topics related to the Sacrament of Marriage.
Couples receive a certificate for the seminar and a certificate for the Conjugal Love and NFP Presentation
Seminar is held Friday 7:00 – 10:30 pm and Saturday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
Cost: $125 per couple
Location: St. Sebastian Parish, Dearborn Heights

Marriage Prep Weekend

Contact:

(313) 381-5601

Two day marriage preparation program.
Cost: Contact for cost information
Location: St. Frances Cabrini, Allen Park

Perspective on Marriage

Contact:

(734) 425-7310

E-Mail:

lisieckitheresa@aol.com

Held over the course of two Saturdays. This program assists couples in developing skills for a healthy marriage. (Must attend both Saturdays)
Cost is $100 per couple
Location: St. Theodore of Canterbury, Westland

The Pre-Marriage Seminar

Contact:

(248) 685-2868

Interactive one day exploration into the blessing and challenges of Catholic marriage.
Designed for couples in their 20's and 30's
Cost is $75 per couple
Location: St. John Fisher Chapel University Parish, Auburn Hills

Three to Get Married

Contact:

(248) 425-8820

Designed to impart couples with the knowledge necessary for living a successful Catholic marriage.
Cost: $125 per couple (financial assistance is available)
Location: Oxford Center for Family Development, Oxford

Today and All the Days of Your Life

Contact:

(313) 933-6788

Contact for information about the program and the cost.
Location: St. Cecilia, Detroit

We pray that God blesses and keeps you throughout your preparation experience, and throughout your lifetime together

"For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord.
They are plans for good and not for evil,
to give you a future and to give you hope."

(Jeremiah 29:11)

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We pray that God blesses and keeps you throughout your preparation experience, and throughout your lifetime together "For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord.They are plans for good and not for evil,to give you a future and to give you hope." (Jeremiah 29:11)

Home / Offices & Ministries / Education / Family Ministry / Marriage Preparation / Programs

Marriage Preparation Programs

Print brochure - Seminar Style Marriage Programs

We pray that God blesses and keeps you throughout your preparation experience, and throughout your lifetime together

"For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord.
They are plans for good and not for evil,
to give you a future and to give you hope."

(Jeremiah 29:11)