Online Catholic Marriage Prep

Our courses are promoted by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and accepted by dioceses and parishes worldwide. We are also a member of the Catholic Family Life Association.

A message from our Director of Catholic Programs

Why Couples Love Us

We produce modern courses that deliver a natural and authentic experience for today’s couples. Our presenters are real people, not actors, who speak from the heart about their life experiences and faith stories.

Why Ministry Leaders Trust Us

Our courses are comprehensive and engaging, perfect for self-led experiences by couples alone, and for mentor-led accompaniment by clergy or sponsor couples.

Started in 2009, The Marriage Group has become the leading provider of online and on-demand marriage preparation and enrichment courses. With over 50,000 couples served worldwide, we help church groups to leverage technology and meet today’s couples where they are.

Made in Michigan

Relationship-Building Courses

Marriage Preparation

Online marriage preparation programs are the ideal solution for couples separated by distance, having scheduling difficulties, or with limited traditional Pre-Cana options.

Natural Family Planning

Natural Family Planning (NFP) is a scientifically proven, 99% effective method for postponing or achieving pregnancy while respecting the woman’s body and health.

Premarital Inventories

The Couple Checkup is an online assessment tool designed to identify the unique relationship strengths and growth areas of dating, engaged, and married couples.

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Recent Articles

Looking for a Parish Community

Looking for a Parish Community

Engaged, Helpful Information, Marriage Enrichment, Married Life, Practical Advice, Relationship Tips, Spirituality, Support

A Message to Newlyweds Congratulations on your wedding! The two of you have entered a lifetime covenant by joining your lives in the sacred union of marriage. Even though this may sound very scary and challenging, you are not alone on this…

Cultural Sensitivity

Cultural Sensitivity

Communication, Deacon, Helpful Information, Ministry Leaders, Practical Advice, Priest, Spirituality, Support

Ministry in a Multicultural Church Cultural diversity is a reality that touches not only our country but also the Church. Parishes have become a home to people from different cultural backgrounds. Today in our parishes, we find people who speak…

Family Life Ministers

Networking With Fellow Family Life Ministers

Communication, Deacon, Ministry Leaders, Practical Advice, Priest, Spirituality, Support

You Are Not an Island: The Value of Networking With Fellow Family Life Ministers Picture an island in the middle of the ocean. The words that come to mind when you think of an island may be: disconnected, isolated, lonely, independent. While…

Book Review

Book Review – The Good, The Messy, and The Beautiful

Book Review, Engaged, Helpful Information, Marriage Enrichment, Marriage Preparation, Married Life, Practical Advice, Relationship Tips, Spirituality, Support

Book Title: The Good, The Messy, and the Beautiful Authors: Dr. Edward and Beth Sri Who Should Read It? This book is great for engaged or married couples who want to learn from the experience of a couple married over 20 years. It’s…

Pray Fast Give

Pray Fast Give

Engaged, Marriage Enrichment, Married Life, Practical Advice, Relationship Tips, Spirituality

As we near the middle of the Lenten season, couples may find themselves in a variety of positions. Some have experienced greater connection as they practice the spiritual disciplines of prayer and fasting together, some may be experiencing conflict…

How the Pandemic Changed Engaged Catholic Couples

How the Pandemic Changed Engaged Catholic Couples

Communication, Deacon, Helpful Information, Ministry Leaders, News, Priest, Support

In 2022, we were blessed to serve over 6,000 engaged Catholic couples from 72 countries around the world. We recently reflected on the data collected from our course participants, and we saw a marked difference in a couple of key areas. As…

National Marriage Week Advice

National Marriage Week Advice

Communication, Helpful Information, Marriage Enrichment, Married Life, Practical Advice, Relationship Tips, Support

For National Marriage Week, we asked ministry leaders and married couples, "What is one important thing couples need to know in their first year of marriage?" Here are some of our favorite replies: One thing Mike and I have learned is that…

What Do You Do at Pre-Cana

What do you do at Pre-Cana?

Engaged, Helpful Information, Marriage Preparation

https://vimeo.com/790847585 Now that you've made the big decision and you're beginning the marriage prep process, you may have heard about “Pre-Cana” from your priest or others in your parish. What is Pre-Cana? Simply put, Pre-Cana is…

Red Flags in Marriage Prep

Red Flags in Marriage Prep

Deacon, Engaged, Helpful Information, Marriage Preparation, Ministry Leaders, Priest, Support

The ministry of marriage preparation is a lot like driving a car; just when you think the road is smooth and straight and free of obstacles, you discover bumps, twists and turns, and, of course, traffic lights. Most of the time, we hope for…

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