Nov. 20th – Steven and Laura – Diocese of Colorado Springs, CO “I never realized just how important it is to put Christ at the center of our marriage”

Him: I really appreciated our instructor’s wisdom, guidance, testimony and grace. Their testimony was extremely powerful, and they were very helpful and thorough in their assessments after each lesson.

Her: This course has been an absolute eye-opener and exactly what we needed. I feel we are fully prepared to enter into marriage in the Catholic Church. The course is full of wonderful teachings, articles, and videos. Our instructors were amazing and we felt very comfortable communicating with them. I appreciate their insight and guidance so very much. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is preparing for marriage in the Catholic Church.

Both: It definitely allowed us to communicate better. We plan to put into practice all the suggestions for creating better communication. We got into in-depth discussions regarding God, marriage, forgiveness, etc. I do feel we have a strong foundation now to embark on our new journey of being married in the Catholic Church.

Nov. 13th – Austin and Tracy – Diocese of Greensburg, PA “I wasn't sure how marriage prep could bring me closer to God but after this class I felt more on the right path”

Him: I think this course has brought me and my partner even more together and be closer to God. We have learned things about us and have been able to talk about different topics that have increased our bond.

Her: This class have prepared us as a couple to enter a new chapter in both our lives. We feel closer to each other and closer to God. We have more guidance going into marriage than before. We are really appreciative of this course and how helpful our instructors were. Their feedback helped us reflect back to our answers and discuss the assignments even more.

Both: Every class had different topics to review. Every topic was important and related to God and his church. The classes were great guidelines to ensure our relationship with God, ourselves, and each other.

Nov. 6th – Ryan and Erin – Archdiocese of Denver, CO “I appreciated the number of discussions this course prompted”

Him: I feel that I have a much greater understanding and a new perspective on the Bible than I did before. It also has made me realize that I have been missing something since I haven't made going to Church or praying a priority.

Her: It really solidified the importance of faith in marriage and really spoke to the wide array of benefits that marriage will have on us if embraced through Christ. It has made me more excited about the future with Ryan and our future family.

Both: We haven't spoken much to each other about our faith before, and we haven't made it a priority in our relationship. Having these conversations now has brought us closer and we have made faith a central part of our marriage.

Oct. 30th – Darren and Jennifer – Diocese of San Francisco, CA “We started praying together more, which was nice”

Him: I appreciated the course because it brought our relationship closer together and to God. It taught me a lot about what's very important to Jennifer and her family... it' is full of significant lessons and it will definitely benefit for our marriage in the future.

Her: The course helped Darren and I talk about topics we have never talked about before. The explanations also gave us a different perspective on what we're usually accustomed to.

Both: We looked forward to doing these worksheets because we set a time to do it and both gave it our undivided attention. We both enjoyed it very much.

Oct. 23rd – Kyle and Katie – Archdiocese of Portland, OR “I appreciated how the course challenged us and provided us with a safe space to have some difficult conversations”

Him: I am extremely satisfied with the course. Having a different religious upbringing than Katie, it was great to get more exposure to her faith through this course.

Her: I think this course overall found a way to take the teachings of The Bible and The Church and show us how all of that is directly correlated with having a happy and successful marriage.

Both: There were many conversations, especially about faith that we have potentially put off and this course forces you to unveil everything surrounding faith in your marriage. We opened up to each other in our love letters and learned more about each other in our quizzes. We listed our priorities as a couple and refocused on God and getting as strong of a foundation as we can.

Oct. 16th – Anthony and Krislynd – Diocese of Portland, OR / Manila, Philippines “Even though I grew up Catholic, and know a lot about it, this course has provided me more information that I did not know about.”

Him: I've been very happy with the depth of conversations that we had with each other, and the more we were able to explore in talking deeply. Though we have lightly discussed these topics before, the prompts and questions helped us to examine our beliefs and explore them further.

Her: I'm very pleased with the lessons this course taught us. Even though I grew up Catholic, and know a lot about it, this course has provided me more information that I did not know about. I love how this course was structured that kept us engaged and forced us to scrutinize our beliefs, the way we live our lives, and how we can work together to be more connected to God. The material reinforced our knowledge base of the Sacrament of Marriage, but broadened our view and scope of the more challenging aspects.

Oct. 9th – Juan and Nancy – Diocese of Sacramento, CA “The course provided a safe and open space to discuss our spiritual journey”

Him: We've learned how to communicate more effectively, resolve conflicts, and truly appreciate each other's perspectives. It's transformed our marriage for the better.

Her: It's been an amazing journey of self-discovery and growth, both as individuals and as a couple. The course has provided us with valuable insights and tools to strengthen our relationship.

Both: What we appreciated most about the course was the opportunity it provided for open and honest communication between us. We were able to discuss topics and emotions that we might not have explored otherwise. This deepened our connection and understanding of each other, which we find incredibly valuable.

Oct. 2nd – Calvin and Makena – Diocese of Nelson, British Columbia “I am very impressed that an online course could make me feel so inspired”

Him: I really enjoyed this course! The passion that our instructors brought to faith and marriage inspired me to dream bigger and reach higher for my own faith and marriage. Their knowledge and comments on our assignments were very eye-opening and helpful.

Her: I am very satisfied with this course. I feel like I learned so much, everything was made very clear, and I appreciated every single aspect that was taught. I had more fun doing this course than I thought I would, and it was a great way to spend quality time with Calvin too!

Both: Even though we already communicate a lot, this course just pushed us to further discuss everything and really get on the same page. We were able to create some habits/routines we want to have once married, and figure out what is most important to us and what to prioritize when it comes to our life together.

Sep. 25th – David and Anna – Diocese of Kamloops, BC “Made me think more of humility and my obedience to God”

Him: Coming from a protestant background; I found the course phenomenal and extremely informative. I initially thought that this course would be redundant having been married for 50 years prior to my wife passing away.  However; I learnt a lot in terms of having God involved in our life and marriage.

Her: Having gone through 47 years of marriage I thought I knew what commitment and what marriage is all about. After taking this course, it helped me realize that God needs to be number One to make the marriage successful.

Both: Created more awareness of each other with God's participation in our activities.

Sep. 18th – Patrick and Erin – Archdiocese of Philadelphia, PA “I felt a lot of personal growth while completing the course”

Him: I think that the variety of courses touched on vital components of a Catholic marriage and as a result, I believe Erin and I have deepened our understanding of the sacrament within the Catholic faith. This experience also offered a safe and non-judgmental environment for us to freely discuss how we plan to live our lives together. Additionally, we learned of the important aspects to prioritize, as well as how to work through conflict (what to do and what not to do).

Her: Overall, not only do I feel prepared but also supported by my future spouse as well the comfort in knowing I can always confide in others in my community. Additionally, aspects such as communication, financial planning advice, and conflict resolution strategies really resonated with me. I think this spiritual preparation contributed to ensuring a strong relationship with both God and my spouse, as well as our future children.

Both: There were topics (including contraception) that we were not even aware could harm our relationship. It can cause a riff and resentment in many ways. Recognizing that together and making choices that will solidify our union is our perspective.