Marriage Preparation

Marriage is a sacred vocation—a lifelong covenant where husband and wife reflect God’s love, nurture faith in their family, and journey together toward holiness.

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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.
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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 Life - Skills Course
Natural Family Planning
God’s Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage

Wedding Planning Tool

We’ll help you plan your marriage prep timeline. Back up 9 months from your wedding month, pick your month below, register for courses in order, and add them to your calendar!
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Marriage Prep FAQs

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.
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