Sep. 16th – Anthony and Ashley – Diocese of Duluth, MN “It really showed us a lot of different healthy ways to communicate and grow in a relationship”

Him: This course really taught us the importance of our faith within our relationship. It showed us the importance of it now, and in our future as our life evolves and our family grows. It also taught us healthy ways to grow and communicate together.

Her: This course helped teach me how to keep faith at the center point of a relationship and into marriage- as the anchor of holding together that relationship. Some of the topics and discussions felt like common sense, and a lot of them were tough and required deeper thinking. I liked that some of the questions did require us to work as a team to come up with answers. It just felt very helpful, and bonding. 

Both: Each lesson allowed us to have deep conversations with each other in order to come up with responses we felt we both agreed on. In having these deep conversations, we really had a chance to grow and learn about each other and how to best serve one another.

Sep. 9th – Matthew and Annika – Archdiocese of Dubuque, IA “It has given me goals to go to Church more frequently and to strengthen my relationship with Christ”

Him: I felt like this course did a very good job of hitting the most important points on creating a happy and strong marriage. It allowed for great conversations between Annika and I and it allowed us to cover topics that otherwise we might have been uncomfortable talking about.

Her: I learned a LOT and I could tell the instructors really cared about us and enjoyed working with us!

Both: This course gave us a lot of great tools to increase our communication in our relationship and soon-to-be marriage.  This course was a true blessing because we were struggling a little bit in that area of our relationship and now, we feel like we have the ability to communicate more effectively together.

September 2nd – Andrew and Hannah – Diocese of Fresno, CA “I appreciate how this course brought us closer to each other and made us focus on our faith”

Him: Everything that I hoped we would get from this course was met and, in the process, we learned so much more than what we had expected.  I don't think we understood just how important God is in marriage.  The course broke everything down in great detail so we now have a better understanding of this sacrament we are about to take.

Her: This course strengthened the relationship between us and our relationship with God.  I don't think we quite understood the importance of God within a marriage.  The course covered so much information that was fairly new to us, but a lot of it moved us with emotion and had a tremendous impact on our relationship.  We learned about potential problems within ourselves that can affect our marriage and our marriage with God.  We had great leaders during the course that pointed us in the right direction and helped us better understand the new journey that we are on together.

Both: This course improved our communication and got us to talk about some uncomfortable subjects that we might face in marriage.  We were able to talk about what we wanted from each other, in the future, and potential problems that we did not want to happen.  Each course provided us with the opportunity to discuss our feelings and our marriage.  We had time to talk in great detail and learn to be supportive in each other.  We learned about the importance of forgiveness in marriage and talked about how we will focus on God in all of the things we do.  The love letters were extremely helpful in our relationship and gave us a way to improve our communication.  We have decided to implement this in our relationship from now on.

August 26th – Alex and Cristina – Diocese of San Jose, CA “It reminded me the importance of embracing God in your life and marriage”

Him: I learned a lot and it was better than I expected.

Her: We loved our instructors and really appreciated their detailed feedback. We both grew closer thanks to the assignments.

Both: We were able to look at various topics through a different lens which helped foster deep discussions that were very much needed.

August 19th – Mike and Melissa – Diocese of Montreal, Canada “Our discussions really brought us closer to God”

Him: I really enjoyed the whole process and the feedback received by our instructors. It was a great way to connect further with each other, increase our knowledge and be prepared to celebrate our marriage.

Her: What a great experience!! This brought us closer to God and ourselves. We learned so much and we really feel prepared to take this next step with God by our side.

Both: Through our discussion and the feedback provided, we really got to share our experiences with God, discuss the importance of God in our lives and through our marriage.

Aug. 12th – Ahmed and Laura – Archdiocese of San Francisco, CA “This experience has allowed us to connect more deeply with our beliefs and better understand our own identities”

Him: Our instructors have exceeded our expectations in every way. Their feedback has been consistently insightful and helpful, addressing all our concerns promptly. Their quick responses and willingness to assist with any doubts have made a significant positive impact. Their support has been instrumental in our progress, and we deeply appreciate their dedication and efficiency.

Her: Our instructors have truly met our expectations by delivering exceptional support. Their feedback has been thorough and actionable, helping us make informed decisions. They respond swiftly to any queries we have, ensuring that we always feel supported and well-informed. Their dedication and promptness have greatly contributed to our success, and we are very grateful for their assistance.

Both: The process of the course helped us communicate better and share more deeply as a couple. Through the structured discussions and exercises, we gained valuable insights into each other’s perspectives, learned effective communication strategies, and started building a strong foundation for our marriage.

Aug. 5th – Jonathan and Justine– Diocese of Orange, CA “This course helped us get to know each other on a different level which is great.”

Him: I really liked the course because it gave me good refreshers and helped us work through thoughts and ideas together. It brought up some points we may not have thought of on our own.

Her: I enjoyed this course because it really opened up important conversations between Jon and I that we haven’t fully had before. I also learned a lot about the faith through the feedback we were given which was very helpful.

Both: We had many conversations that we hadn’t had before and we dove into what we think our marriage will look like with Christ as the center of our marriage. We talked a lot about our future which was provoked by many of the questions and readings of this course and we are so excited to start out our marriage with a strong foundation.

July 29th – Michael and Santina – Diocese of Trenton, NJ “I feel much more prepared for marriage”

Him: I found the Pre-Cana course to be very thorough and engaging. It provided valuable insights into marriage and strengthened our relationship. The facilitators were knowledgeable, and the content was relevant and practical.

Her: The course was well-organized and offered useful information!

Both: The course revived our commitment to God and the Church. It reminded us of the importance of incorporating faith into our daily lives and relationships, reigniting our desire to engage more fully with our spiritual community. It also provided us with new insights and motivations to strengthen our relationship.

July 22nd – Brandon and Paige (Interfaith)– Archdiocese of Chicago, IL “It revived my desire to become closer to God and His Church”

Him: The classes provided valuable insights into building a strong and healthy marriage.

Her: I thought the lessons were well thought out and I appreciated the in-depth insight-- as a non-Catholic, it helped me better understand some views the Church has. I felt Frel and Froy were very supportive.

Both: We had to communicate our interpretations of the text provided and explain our views. We have never really done a bible study together so this was something new for us.

July 15th – James and Haley – Diocese of Madison, WI “It was nice to have the online option, and be able to sit down each week”

Him: It helped me understand more about my future wife and the life we plan to have together.

Her: I appreciated having a couple to discuss issues/things with that we wouldn’t have thought to discuss otherwise.

Both: It helped us identify could be problems in the future and how to handle them respectfully. It also helped us identify our goals within the marriage.