Marriage is one of God's greatest gifts and one of love's most dynamic mysteries.

Congratulations!  If you've found your way to this page you are engaged and planning on being married within the Catholic Church. 

In order to help you and your fiancé strengthen your relationship as you look toward your life together, the Church provides a marriage preparation program known as Pre-Cana. The program's name is taken from the Gospel story in which Jesus joins in the sacred celebration of a wedding in Cana. By turning water into wine for the wedding guests, Jesus stressed both the celebratory and transformative nature of marriage.

The Pre-Cana program also focuses on these aspects of married life. By meeting with other engaged couples in a group setting facilitated by a husband and wife team, you and your partner will be able to learn about the many resources the Church has to offer you as a married couple. The Pre-Cana sessions also provide both of you with important opportunities to learn about communication skills, family planning, and to deepen your own spiritual lives both as individuals and as a couple. There are a variety of different scheduling options for your participation in the Pre Cana program. Some meet on weekends, some meet once a week, while others are retreat-based. You can explore which form of Pre-Cana best suits your personal schedule and preparation needs by clicking on www.pre-cana.org