Archdiocesan Pre-Cana Conferences: These workshop-style group programs are open to any couple. Take the FOCCUS pre-marriage inventory to facilitate communication and understanding. Priority is given to couples from the hosting parishes and programs fill up six to nine months in advance, so inquire promptly at the Archdiocese Marriage and Family Enrichment, 410-547-5420.

Schedule of Archdiocesan Pre-Cana Programs

Registration Form for Archdiocesan Pre-Cana

Parish Sponsor Couple Program - This program is available only at parishes with trained sponsor couples, so inquire about availability at your parish. A married couple from your parish is trained to guide you through your preparation course, using a Pre-marriage Discussion Inventory to facilitate communication and understanding. Meet with the sponsor couple at their home. Register directly with your parish.

Parish Remarriage Preparation - This program is similar to the Sponsor Couple Program, with additional attention to stepfamilies and other special issues of remarrying couples. Remarriage Preparation is only available at those parishes that have teams of remarriage sponsor couples, so inquire about availability at your parish. For more information and to inquire about small-group remarriage preparation, call 410-547-5420. Register directly with your parish.

Parish Pre-Cana Programs - Your parish may offer a group program open only to parishioners. Check with your parish about this option.
Register directly with your parish.

Archdiocesan Marriage Preparation Topics