Marriage is a sacred vocation – a lifelong covenant where husband and wife reflect God’s love, nature faith in their family, journey together towards holiness.
7 Steps to Marriage
The Diocese of Phoenix outlines seven steps for marriage preparation, including workshops, seminars, or courses for you and your fiancé. To simplify the process, which spans nine months before your wedding, we’ve developed a planning tool to guide you every step of the way.

Marriage Classes & Courses
Our trainings cover conflict resolution, decision-making, finances, and communication, enhancing your marriage inventory. Diocesan programs include weekend retreats or evening sessions.

Marriage Prep FAQ’s
Getting married in the Catholic Church is a beautiful experience, but usually provokes many questions. We’ve done our best to answer the most popular questions from newly-engaged couples.
