MARRIAGE PREPARATION
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To receive the Sacrament of Marriage in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, every engaged couple is required, by Canon Law, to participate in an approved marriage preparation program. The following programs are offered through parish classes, online, and weekend retreats.
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parish-sponsored classes
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Parish programs offer a variety of settings and arrangements from larger groups to webinars to mentor-couples.
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Year-round classes
Divine Redeemer Parish:
200 Walnut St.
Sewickley, PA 15143- Mentoring with sponsor couple is available year round. For more information, contact Anna or Alan Torrance:
- Cost is $25.
Guardian Angels Parish:1526 Union Ave.
Natrona Heights., PA 15065- Virtual mentoring with sponsor couple available year round. For more information, call Deacon Patrick Wood at 724-226-4900, ext. 5.
- Cost is $45.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish
800 Avila Court
Pittsburgh, PA 15237 (Ross Twp)- Virtual mentoring with sponsor couple available year round for members of OLMC parish only. For more information, contact Lou and Mary Locante:
[email protected] - Cost is $40.
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish:
St. Therese of Lisieux Church Site
1 Saint Therese Ct.
Munhall, PA 15120- Meetings are held the first Sunday of every month from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Attend one session per month for five months in the rectory meeting room.
- Cost is $25.
- To register, conteact Terry & Michele Shields at [email protected] or 412-462-9976.
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Friday, October 11Saint James Parish will host Pre-Cana sessions on October 11-12, 2024. You must attend both sessions.Read More
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Read MoreFriday, November 1, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Saturday, November 2, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PMThe retreat consists of two Saturday sessions: Saturday, November 2, 2024 & Saturday, November 9, 2024. You must attend both Saturday sessions to fulfill the program requirements.Read More
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Read MoreThursday, November 7, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Read MoreFriday, November 8
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Read MoreSaturday, November 9, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Read MoreFriday, January 24
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Read MoreSaturday, February 1, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Read MoreThursday, March 6, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Read MoreFriday, May 23
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Read MoreFriday, September 19
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marriage prep programs
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"Rooted in Love" hosted by Renew the "I do" Foundation and St. Padre Pio Parish
Upcoming Rooted in Love Marriage Prep Events
- February 1-2, 2025: 8:30 am - 5 pm at Hyacinth Epp Hall, 224 37th Street, Lawrenceville
- $179.00 per couple
- Click to register.
- February 1-2, 2025: 8:30 am - 5 pm at Hyacinth Epp Hall, 224 37th Street, Lawrenceville
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Together with your fiancee, engage each other in important conversations to grow your relationship. Relatable, credible speakers and priests provide loving guidance, impactful stories and will cover the following topics:
- Why get married in the Catholic church?
- The grace of the Sacrament is real!
- What are you saying 'I do’ to?
- Communication, resolving conflict, finances and the transition to married life
- Responsible parenthood and fertility awareness overview
- Blessing of engagement rings
- Mass, meditation and confession opportunity
- “21 Undeniable Secrets of Marriage” gift copyClick here to learn more and to register
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Online marriage prep hosted by Catholic Marriage Prep
Given limits to group gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic, couples may need an online program. In order to register for an online program, couples need the approval of their celebrant (priest).
Click here to learn more and to register
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Engaged Encounter Marriage Prep Weekend
Engaged Encounter is a weekend retreat that helps couples to dialogue honestly and intensively about their future: their strengths; weaknesses; desires; ambitions; goals; and attitudes about money, sex, children, family, church and society. Engaged Encounter invites couples to deeper communication, which is vital for the growth of a healthy relationship and marriage.
For local reservations email [email protected] or call 412-861-0262. To volunteer for Engaged Encounter, contact Rick and Carol Behring at 724-316-2820 or [email protected].
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Contact for Pre-Marriage Information
To have your parish's premarriage class placed on the diocesan calendar or to inquire about pre-marriage in general, please contact:
Deacon Tom Lopus
Deacon in Support of Marriage Ministries
[email protected]
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