Archdiocese of Boston's

Marriage Preparation Program 

Lay a solid foundation for a life-long, life-giving, loving marriage.

• Acquire tools to strengthen your marriage and enhance intimacy.
• Learn the latest in researched practical skills for great communication.
• Consider how differences in personality can be used as a source of strength in your relationship.
• Reflect on the role expectations play in marriage and learn steps to manage them well.
• Learn about the four types of love and basic principles to maintain love over a lifetime.
• Gain a deeper understanding of marriage as a vocation and a sacrament.
• Look at the wedding vows and reflect on what you will be promising each other.
• Spend time reflecting on and discussing your financial attitudes and expectations.
• Learn fertility awareness and its application in family planning and infertility. 
• Consider ways you can guard, reveal and communicate love over your lifetime.
• Strengthen your awareness of God’s presence and assistance in your life and marriage.
• Benefit from the experience and wisdom of married couples.
• Benefit from some quiet time for you individually and together as a couple to reflect on the topics and, most importantly, on your shared life ahead!

Comments from previous participants:

“A must have. Fantastic. I would strongly recommend to all couples getting married.”

“It was fabulous! We truly enjoyed both days and really grew as a couple. 

“This program was fantastic! Very thought-provoking and great topics for discussion.”

“The program was excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Every measure taken to make us as comfortable as possible was greatly appreciated and helped a lot.”

    

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